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John Swallen is a retired American soccer player who played professionally with the Minnesota Thunder for twelve seasons. Swallen, a goalkeeper, was named to the Thunder Hall of Fame in 2002, following the conclusion of his Thunder career.[1] Swallen was named the USL First Division (then known as the A League) MVP and goalkeeper of the year for the 1999 season.[2]

John Swallen

Personal information
Date of birth	(1965-06-16) June 16, 1965 (age 57)
Place of birth	Vadnais Heights, Minnesota, USA
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Goalkeeper
Youth career
	Ripon College
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
1990–2001	Minnesota Thunder
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 7, 2008

References

Swallen has developed and runs programs for pre-schoolers (Minikickers), teaching them basic soccer skills. He coaches an under 16 boys team, as well as numerous private coaching roles. He lives in Shoreview, Mn.

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