Simone Masi Explained

Simone Masi
Fullname:Gabriele Simone Masi
Birth Date:20 February 2002
Birth Place:Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Position:Defender
Currentclub:Burnaby FC
Youthclubs1:Italian Canadian Sports Federation
Youthclubs2:Cliff Avenue United FC
Youthclubs3:Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
Youthclubs4:Mountain United FC
Youthyears5:2019–2021
Youthclubs5:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Collegeyears1:2021
Collegecaps1:16
Collegegoals1:1
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Whitecaps FC 2
Caps1:26
Goals1:1
Years2:2024
Caps2:7
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Burnaby FC
Caps3:2
Goals3:0
Club-Update:June 16, 2024

Gabriele Simone Masi (born February 20, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.

Early life

Masi played youth soccer with the Italian Canadian Sports Federation, Cliff Avenue United FC, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, and Mountain United FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.[1] In addition, he also played with the British Columbia provincial team.[1]

University career

In January 2021, he committed to attend Simon Fraser University and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall.[2] [3] On November 13, 2021, he scored his first university goal, in a victory over the Western Washington Vikings.[4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team (being the only freshman named to the team), the D2 All-West Region Team, and was also named SFU's Freshman of the Year.[5] [6] [7]

Club career

In March 2022, Masi signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8] [9] On March 26, 2022, he made his professional debut against Houston Dynamo 2.[10] On April 24, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a victory over Sporting Kansas City II.[11] His contract expired after the 2023 season,[12] and he began playing at the senior amateur level with Columbus FC Vancouver in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.[13]

In February 2024, he signed with Italian Serie D club Pistoiese.[14] [15] He made his debut on February 18 in a 0-0 draw against Mezzolara.[16] [17]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Two). March 19, 2022. Away from the Numbers. Michael. McColl.
  2. Web site: Simon Fraser Men's Soccer Adds two pieces. January 13, 2021. Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  3. Web site: Simone Masi Simon Fraser profile. Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  4. Web site: SFU men's soccer seniors get super sendoff thanks to Connor Glennon's OT penalty kick. November 13, 2021. Simon Fraser Red Leafs. Wilson. Wong.
  5. Web site: Cheng named GNAC Newcomer of Year, 7 All-Conference selections. November 16, 2021. Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  6. Web site: Talisuna, Cheng and Masi named All-West Region. November 23, 2021. Steve. Frost. Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  7. Web site: SFU's best and brightest celebrated at 2022 Athletics Awards. April 7, 2022. Steve. Frost. Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  8. Web site: Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2. March 14, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  9. Web site: Simone Masi signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2. March 15, 2022. Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  10. Web site: WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2. Maxim. Fossey. March 26, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  11. Web site: WFC2 capture second straight win with thrilling 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II at Swangard Stadium. Maxim. Fossey. April 24, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  12. Web site: Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2. November 17, 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  13. Web site: Rino’s shock BB5 and top two draw as battle for VMSL Premier title heats up (with video highlights). December 8, 2023. Michael. McColl. Away from the Numbers.
  14. Web site: February 10, 2024. Ufficiale: arrivano Masi e Sabbar. Official: Masi and Sabbar arrive. it. US Pistoiese 1921.
  15. Web site: Pistoiese, two new arrivals: one from Serie B and one from the USA. Pistoiese, due nuovi arrivi: uno dalla Serie B e uno dagli USA. 10 February 2024. Andrea. Greco. Serie D 24. it.
  16. Web site: Dai Vancouver Whitecaps alla Pistoiese: Simone Masi si presenta. Michele. Flori. From the Vancouver Whitecaps to the Pistoiese: Simone Masi introduces himself. it. February 21, 2024. Pistoia Sport.
  17. Web site: Masi: "Un club con una grande storia. Credo nella salvezza". Masi: "A club with a great history. I believe in salvation". it. 21 February 2024. Giada. Benesperi. TV Libera Pistoia.