Matt Cardone Explained

Matt Cardone
Birth Date:18 June 1993
Birth Place:San Antonio, Texas, United States
Position:Goalkeeper
Collegeyears1:2011–2014
College1:Trinity Tigers
Collegecaps1:82
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2015
Clubs1:San Antonio Scorpions
Caps1:4
Goals1:0
Years2:2016–2022
Clubs2:San Antonio FC
Caps2:108
Goals2:0
Club-Update:November 7, 2021

Matt Cardone (born June 18, 1993) is an American former soccer player who played for San Antonio FC in the USL Championship.

Early life and education

Cardone was born in San Antonio, Texas. He played college soccer at Trinity University between 2011 and 2014, where he was twice named All-America.[1]

Professional career

After a trial with Major League Soccer's Orlando City SC, Cardone signed with North American Soccer League side San Antonio Scorpions on April 17, 2015.[2] The club ceased operations in December 2015. Then on February 4, 2016, Cardone was signed by the United Soccer League's newest franchise, San Antonio FC.[3]

On June 29, 2022, Cardone, the last member remaining from San Antonio FC's inaugural squad, announced his retirement from soccer, effective with the conclusion of the July 2, 2022 match against Charleston Battery. As of the date of his retirement, Cardone held club records for appearances (109), saves (328), clean sheets (26), and minutes played (9,650). In USL Championship history, he ranked eighth all-time with 323 regular-season saves, tied for most saves with a single franchise, and third in keeper appearances with a franchise.[4]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matt Cardone, Trinity University, Men's Soccer - Defensive Player of the Week (Week 6). 6 October 2014.
  2. Web site: Scorpions Sign Former New York Cosmos Midfielder Joseph Nane and Goalkeeper Matt Cardone.
  3. Web site: USL San Antonio . 2016-02-07 . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20160206125510/http://uslsanantonio.com/2016/02/san-antonio-fc-signs-rafael-castillo-matt-cardone-victor-araujo-and-max-gunderson/ . 2016-02-06 .
  4. Web site: San Antonio FC legend Matthew Cardone announces retirement. 2022-06-30. 2022-06-29. uslchampionship.com.