Tyler Matas

Tyler Matas (born 3 August 1994) is a Filipino professional footballer who plays as a defender for Philippines Football League club Kaya F.C.-Iloilo.

Tyler Matas
Personal information
Full name Tyler Matas
Date of birth (1994-08-03) 3 August 1994
Place of birth Honolulu, Hawaii
Height 1.75 m (5 ft 9 in)
Position(s) Defender, Midfielder
Club information
Current team
 Kaya F.C.-Iloilo
Number 2
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2012–2016 Notre Dame de Namur University
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016–2017 Burlingame Dragons 0 (0)
2017–2018 Meralco Manila 29 (2)
2018–2019 Davao Aguilas 23 (0)
2019– Kaya F.C.-Iloilo 9 (0)
National team‡
2017– Philippines 0 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 9 September 2019
‡ National team caps and goals correct as of 9 September 2019

Education

Matas attended Notre Dame de Namur University for his collegiate studies.

Collegiate career

Matas played for the football team of his college, Notre Dame de Namur University in the NCAA Division II. In his freshman year, he was named as NDNU's Male Freshman Athlete of the year.[1] In his sophomore and junior years, he was named as NDNU's Male Athlete of the year award.

Club career

Burlingame Dragons

In 2016, after training with LA Galaxy during the off-season, Matas joined Premier Development League club Burlingame Dragons.[2]

Meralco Manila

In 2017, Matas joined Philippines Football League club Meralco Manila.[3]

In January 2018, it was announced that Meralco Manila have ceased operations. The management stated that they attempted to find investors to keep the club running but were unable to do so.[4][5]

Davao Aguilas

In February 2018, Matas joined Mindanao-based Philippines Football League club Davao Aguilas.[6]

After the 2018 season, it was reported on December 14, 2018 that Davao Aguilas has withdrawn from the PFL. Reasons for the withdrawal is yet to be officially disclosed by club owner Jefferson Cheng who iterated continued support for infrastructure and grassroots development in Davao. He is set to discuss with the club's stakeholders over the fate of the club itself.[7][8] Cheng has also cited the decision to hire Bernie Sumayao to manage the PFL despite his volunteering to take over the management of the league.[9]

Kaya

In February 2019, Matas joined Kaya F.C.-Iloilo after the folding of Davao Aguilas.[10][11]

International career

Born in Honolulu, Hawaii to Filipino parents, Matas is eligible to represent United States and Philippines at international level.

Philippines

In August 2017, Matas was named in the Philippines' 23-man squad for their 2019 AFC Asian Cup qualifiers against Yemen on 5 September 2017.[12]

References
  1. "Notre Dame de Namur Looks For Repeat Performance in Men's Soccer". Patch. 30 August 2013. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  2. "Burlingame Dragons on Twitter". Twitter. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  3. "Meralco Manila unveil new signings, enter second stint with Mizuno in time for the PFL". Dugout PH. 27 April 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  4. Go, Beatrice (8 January 2018). "PH football club Meralco Manila ceases operations". Rappler. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  5. "FC Meralco Manila ceases operations". 9 January 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  6. "Davao Aguilas cap busy offseason in signing new recruits Dennis Villanueva, Grommen, Matas". SPIN. 26 February 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  7. Biantan, Jack (14 December 2018). "Davao Aguilas-Belmare FC Quits PFL". Pinoyfootball. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  8. "Rebranded PFL steps in 'difficult time' as Davao Aguilas FC folds". Rappler. 16 December 2018. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  9. Limpag, Mike (19 December 2018). "Costly tantrum". Sun Star Cebu. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  10. "Kaya-Iloilo debuts vs Laos in 2019 AFC Cup tonight". Panay News. 27 February 2019. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  11. "Tyler Matas–Kaya FC–Iloilo". Kaya FC–Iloilo. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
  12. "Azkals Squad For Yemen Clash". 29 August 2017. Retrieved 9 September 2019.
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