Matthew Powell (soccer)

Matthew Ribeiro Powell (born December 11, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

Matthew Powell
Personal information
Full name Matthew Ribeiro Powell
Date of birth (1996-12-11) December 11, 1996
Place of birth Hayward, California, United States
Height 185 cm (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s) Defender
Youth career
0000–2015 De Anza Force
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2019 UCLA Bruins 72 (6)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017–2019 FC Golden State Force 11 (0)
2020 Los Angeles Force 2 (0)
2020 Greenville Triumph 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of October 25, 2020

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Powell played with USSDA side De Anza Force, before playing college soccer at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2015. After redshirting his freshman year, Powell went on to play 72 appearances for the Bruins, scoring 6 goals and tallying 5 assists, as well as been a three-time All-Pac-12 selection.[1]

While at college, Powell also appeared for USL League Two side FC Golden State Force. where he made 11 appearances across three seasons for the club.[2][3][4]

Los Angeles Force

Powell joined NISA side Los Angeles Force for their 2020 season, making 2 appearances the club during the season.[5]

Greenville Triumph

On September 18, 2020, Powell joined USL League One side Greenville Triumph for the remainder of the season.[6] He made his debut on October 2, 2020, appearing as a 77th-minute substitute during a 2–0 win over Orlando City B.[7] Greenville declined Powell's contract option following their 2020 season.[8]

References
  1. "Matthew Powell - Men's Soccer". UCLA.
  2. "FC Golden State Force - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Matthew Powell -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  3. "FC Golden State Force - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Matthew Powell -". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  4. "FC Golden State Force | uslleaguetwo.com". www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  5. "2020 Squad | LA Force". losangelesforce.com.
  6. Triumph, Greenville (September 18, 2020). "Triumph Sign Former UCLA Standout Matt Powell for Stretch Run". Greenville Triumph SC.
  7. "Greenville Triumph SC vs. Orlando City B- October 2, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com". www.uslleagueone.com.
  8. https://www.uslleagueone.com/news_article/show/1136624
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