helped contribute to Sports Diplomacy's mission to reach out to youth populations in order to promote growth and a mutual understanding through sports. In November 2014, Sanneh received the Athletes in Excellence Award from The Foundation for Global Sports Development, in recognition of his community service efforts and work with youth. In 2017, Sanneh was inducted into the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) Hall of Fame. In February 2018, Sanneh received the Community Advocate for Change Award from Saint Mary's University of Minnesota. Honors United States CONCACAF Gold Cup Champions: 2005 United States: On October 21, 2017 Sanneh was inducted into the United States Amateur Soccer Association (USASA) Hall of Fame. References External links The Sanneh Foundation Interview with Tony Sanneh 1971 births Living people African-American soccer players American expatriate soccer players American expatriate soccer players in Germany American soccer players Soccer players from Minnesota Sportspeople from Saint Paul, Minnesota Chicago Fire FC players Chicago Power players Colorado Rapids players Columbus Crew players D.C. United players Bundesliga players 2. Bundesliga players Hertha BSC players 1. FC Nürnberg players LA Galaxy players Milwaukee Wave players Milwaukee Rampage players Minnesota Thunder players National Professional Soccer League (1984–2001) players 2002 FIFA World Cup players 2005 CONCACAF Gold Cup players CONCACAF Gold Cup-winning players Major League Soccer players USISL players USL First Division players Milwaukee Panthers men's soccer players United States men's international soccer players Association football defenders Association football midfielders American people of Gambian descent 21st-century African-American sportspeople 20th-century African-American sportspeople