Matthew Arnone (born 28 February 1994) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back.
 Arnone (right) playing for HFX Wanderers in 2019 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Arnone | ||
| Date of birth | 28 February 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, Midfielder | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2016 | York Lions | 70 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2015–2016 | Vaughan Azzurri | 5 | (0) |
| 2017 | North Carolina FC U23 | 14 | (1) |
| 2017–2018 | Vaughan Azzurri | 25 | (1) |
| 2019 | HFX Wanderers | 24 | (2) |
| 2020 | York9 | 2 | (0) |
| 2021 | Atlético Ottawa | 14 | (1) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2022 | |||
Club career edit
Early career edit
From 2012 to 2016, Arnone attended York University, where he made a total of 70 appearances for the Lions and scored five goals.[1] In 2015 and 2016, Arnone played for League1 Ontario side Vaughan Azzurri, making five league appearances in 2016.[2][3]
North Carolina FC U23 edit
In 2017, Arnone signed with American Premier Development League side North Carolina FC U23, where he made fourteen appearances and scored a goal before leaving in July 2017.[4]
Vaughan Azzurri edit
In July 2017, Arnone returned to Canada and the Vaughan Azzurri, making another ten appearances and scoring one goal in league play.[5] In 2018, Arnone made fifteen league appearances and another four in the playoffs as Vaughan won the league-cup double.[6][7]
In winter 2018–19, Arnone spent five months training with Italian Serie D side Vis Artena.[7]
HFX Wanderers edit
On 1 May 2019, Arnone signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side HFX Wanderers.[7] On 12 May 2019, he made his debut as a starter in a 1–0 loss to Valour FC.[8] On 14 December 2019, the club announced that Arnone would not return for the 2020 season.[9]
York9 edit
On 18 February 2020, Arnone signed with his hometown club, York9.[10]
Atlético Ottawa edit
On 7 August 2021, Arnone signed with Atlético Ottawa.[11] He scored his first goal on 7 November in a 1-1 draw against HFX Wanderers FC and immediately getting sent off after earning a second yellow for kicking the corner flag during his celebration.[12][13] On 13 January 2022, Ottawa chose not to exercise its contract option on Arnone.[14]
Honours edit
Vaughan Azzurri
HFX Wanderers
- Player of the Year: 2019
References edit
- ^ "Matthew Arnone". York University. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Toronto FC Academy 0 - Vaughan Azzurri 4". League1 Ontario. 21 July 2015. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2016". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2017". USL League Two. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2017". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ a b c "Wanderers add height and grit to squad by signing Canadian defender". HFX Wanderers FC. 1 May 2019. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone". Soccerway. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- ^ Gareth Hampshire (14 December 2019). "HFX Wanderers FC thank non-returning players". HFX Wanderers FC. Retrieved 14 December 2019.
- ^ Marty Thompson (18 February 2020). "Ex-Wanderers defender Matthew Arnone signs with York9 FC". Canadian Premier League. Retrieved 18 February 2020.
- ^ "Atlético Ottawa Sign Matthew Arnone". 7 August 2021.
- ^ Jacques, John (November 7, 2021). "York United Clinches Playoff Spot After Halifax Held To Draw". Northern Tribune.
- ^ MacDonald, Glenn (November 7, 2021). "Wanderers press but fall short of Canadian Premier League playoffs". SaltWire Network.
- ^ "Atlético Ottawa: 2022 Roster Update". Atlético Ottawa. 13 January 2022. Retrieved 13 January 2022.
External links edit
- Matthew Arnone at Soccerway