| Matt Eliason | |
| Fullname: | Matthew Eliason |
| Birth Date: | 10 June 1988 |
| Birth Place: | United States |
| Height: | 1.83 m |
| Position: | Striker |
| Clubnumber: | ' |
| Collegeyears1: | 2008–2010 |
| College1: | Northwestern Wildcats |
| Collegecaps1: | 59 |
| Collegegoals1: | 26 |
| Years1: | 2013 |
| Clubs1: | Red Bulls U-23 |
| Caps1: | 2 |
| Goals1: | 0 |
| Years2: | 2014 |
| Clubs2: | Þróttur |
| Caps2: | 20 |
| Goals2: | 7 |
Matthew Eliason (born June 10, 1988) is an American former soccer player who played as a striker.
Eliason attended Glenbard East High School in the United States. He was described as "led the Rams to their two best seasons in school history in a difficult soccer conference".[1] After that, he attended Northwestern University in the United States. He became the soccer team's all-time top scorer with thirty-three goals.[2]
Eliason attended the MLS Combine.[3] He started his career with American side Red Bulls U-23. On August 27, 2013, he debuted for the club during a 2–1 win over Chicago Fire U-23. In 2014, he signed for Icelandic side Þróttur. On May 9, 2014, he debuted for the club during a 4–1 win over Haukar. On May 9, 2014, he scored his first goal for the club during a 4–1 win over Haukar. He was their top scorer during the 2014 season with nine goals in all competitions.[4]
Eliason mainly operated as a striker. He was described as having a "pidgeon-toed gait".[5]
Eliason has worked at financial organization GE Capital.[6] He has also worked as a journalist for Iceland Magazine.[7] After retiring from professional soccer, he worked as an international management consultant.[8]