Matthew Catavolo Explained

Matthew Catavolo
Fullname:Matthew Umberto Catavolo
Birth Date:13 February 2003
Birth Place:Montreal, Quebec, Canada
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Toronto FC II
Clubnumber:70
Youthclubs1:ASTMP St-Michel
Youthclubs2:CF Montréal
Years1:2022
Clubs1:Valour FC
Caps1:16
Goals1:0
Years2:2023–
Clubs2:Toronto FC II
Caps2:20
Goals2:1
Nationalyears1:2019
Nationalteam1:Canada U17
Nationalcaps1:8
Nationalgoals1:0
Nationalyears2:2022
Nationalteam2:Canada U20
Nationalcaps2:6
Nationalgoals2:3
Club-Update:September 24, 2023
Nationalteam-Update:June 26, 2022

Matthew Umberto Catavolo (born February 13, 2003) is a Canadian professional soccer player who currently plays for Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

Early life

Catavolo began playing soccer at age three with ASTMP St-Michel. He later joined the CF Montréal Academy at age 13.[1] In 2021, he spent much of the season training with the first team[2] and also played with the CF Montreal U23 team, being the team's top scorer.[3]

Club career

In February 2022, he signed his first professional contract with Valour FC of the Canadian Premier League.[4] He made his debut in Valour's season-opener against FC Edmonton on April 10.[5]

In March 2023, he signed with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.[6] [7] He scored his first goal on May 14, 2023 against New England Revolution II.[8]

International career

Catavolo made his debut in the Canadian program attending a camp with the Canada U17 team in March 2019. He was subsequently named to the rosters for the 2019 CONCACAF U-17 Championship and the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup.[9] [10]

In April 2022 he received his first call up to the under-20s for a pair of friendlies against Costa Rica.[11] In the first game on April 15, Catavolo scored his first goal for the youth teams, netting the third goal in a 3–0 victory.[12] In June 2022, he was named to the Canadian U-20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.[13] He scored his first goal in an official international competition on June 22 against Saint Kitts & Nevis U20, where he scored two goals in a 4-0 victory.[14] [15]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Valour FC2022Canadian Premier League160—10—170
Toronto FC II2023MLS Next Pro201———201
Career total361001000371

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Matthew Catavolo profile. Sports Laval.
  2. Web site: Matthew Catavolo: “You have to be playing against men and that’s why I came here, plus it’s a great team and a great league.”. Ed. Tait. February 16, 2022. Valour FC.
  3. Web site: Laval student-athletes recognized with FAEQ bursaries. Mark. Lidbetter. The Suburban. January 13, 2022.
  4. Web site: Valour FC sign Canadian midfielder Matthew Catavolo. February 16, 2022. Valour FC.
  5. Web site: Recap + Highlights: FC Edmonton vs. Valour FC (April 10, 2022). April 10, 2022. OneSoccer. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  6. Web site: Toronto FC II sign Matthew Catavolo and Jesus Batiz. March 21, 2023. Toronto FC.
  7. Web site: Official: Valour’s Matthew Catavolo Signs With TFC II. March 21, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  8. Web site: Toronto FC II (2) - New England Revolution II (3) Postgame Summary. May 14, 2023. Our Sports Central.
  9. Web site: Valour Inks Youth International Matthew Catavolo To Multi-Year Deal. February 16, 2022. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  10. Web site: Ils partent à la Coupe du monde. They are going to the World Cup. fr. October 10, 2019. Dave. Lévesque. Le Journal de Montréal.
  11. Web site: Matthew Catavolo Named in Canada Under-20 Squad. April 5, 2022. Our Sports Central.
  12. Web site: Canadian men's under-20 soccer team features some very familiar names. Neil. Davidson. April 15, 2022. CBC Sports.
  13. Web site: 6 CPLers named to Canada squad for Concacaf Men’s U-20 Championship. . June 10, 2022. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  14. Web site: Canada advances to knockout stage of CONCACAF U20 soccer tournament. June 22, 2022. Sportsnet.
  15. Web site: Veth: TFC2 Set To Add Valour Midfielder Matthew Catavolo. March 16, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.

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