Career
In 1980, Cornwell moved to the United States from Leyton Orient to sign with the California Surf of the North American Soccer League. He played the 1979-1981 NASL indoor/outdoor season with the Surf. In 1981, Cornwell moved to the Baltimore Blast of the Major Indoor Soccer League.
In 1982, he moved to the Los Angeles Lazers.
The Lazers retired November 1, 1988. Cornwell became an American citizen during his time with the Lazers.
In 1989, he spent one season with the California Kickers of the Western Soccer League.
