Scott Vallow

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Scott Vallow (born June 8, 1977 in Modesto, California) is an American soccer goalkeeper who, as of 2006, plays for the Rochester Rhinos of the USL First Division.

Vallow played college soccer at Bowling Green from 1995 to 1998, where he started all 85 games the team played during his tenure, amassing a .70 goals against average during his career.

Upon graduating, Vallow was signed to a Project-40 contract with MLS, for the express purpose of playing goalkeeper for the league's A-League affiliate. Although he was allocated to the Dallas Burn, he saw no time for the team, and after the end of the 1999 season, was released. Vallow then signed a contract with another A-League team, the Rhinos, and immediately took hold of the starting position. Vallow's excellent play helped lead the Rhinos to a championship, and also resulted in his being named the A-League Goalkeeper of the Year. Vallow returned to the Rhinos in 2001, and his performance was integral in the team winning a second consecutive A-League Championship.

Vallow spent the 2002 season shuttling between the A-League and MLS, as he was signed and released by both the New England Revolution and the Dallas Burn; Vallow also played for the Rhinos, making eight appearances and sharing duties with Pat Onstad. Following the 2002 season, Vallow finally made a lasting move up to the first division, being signed by the Colorado Rapids; although he has been with the team for the last two years, Vallow has been employed largely as a backup to first Scott Garlick and then Joe Cannon, and has only played in four games during his two years with the team. He re-signed with the Rhinos after the 2004 MLS season.