Matthew Arnone (born February 28, 1994) is a Canadian former professional soccer player who played as a centre-back.
 Arnone in 2021 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Date of birth | February 28, 1994 | ||
| Place of birth | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Centre-back, Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| Vaughan Azzurri | |||
| 2010–2012 | Toronto FC | ||
| College career | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2012–2016 | York Lions | 70 | (5) |
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2014–2016 | 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) |
| Total | 84+ | (5) | |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 13 January 2022 | |||
Early life
editArnone played youth soccer with Vaughan Azzurri,[1] later joining the Toronto FC Academy for two years.[2]
University career
editIn 2012, Arnone began attending York University, where he played for the men's soccer team.[3] In 2015, he was named team captain.[4] In January 2016, he received York's Men's Soccer Sport Excellence Award.[5] At the end of the 2016 season, he was named an OUA West Second-Team All-Star.[6] After the season, he again received York's Men's Soccer Sport Excellence Award and won York's Charles Saundercook Memorial Trophy.[7][8]
Club career
editIn 2014, Arnone began playing for League1 Ontario side Vaughan Azzurri.[9][10] In 2017, he played with North Carolina FC U23 in the Premier Development League.[11] He then returned to Vaughan Azzurri for the second half of 2017 and 2018.[12][13] He won the league and cup double with Vaughan in 2018.[14][15]
In the winter of 2018–19, Arnone spent five months training with Italian Serie D side Vis Artena.[16] In May 2019, he signed a contract with the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League.[17] At the end of the season, he was named the Player of the Year by the supporters group of the team.[18]
In February 2020, Arnone signed with York9.[19][20] At the end of the season, he departed the club.[21][22]
In August 2021, Arnone signed with Atlético Ottawa.[23][24] He scored his first goal on November 7, in a 1-1 draw against HFX Wanderers FC, immediately getting sent off after earning a second yellow for kicking the corner flag during his celebration.[25][26]
Personal life
editAlong with his mother, Arnone founded a charity known as Jason's Wish, raising money for the Sunnybrook Hospital Trauma Care Centre, in honour of his older brother who passed away in a car accident.[27]
Honours
editVaughan Azzurri
HFX Wanderers
- Player of the Year: 2019
References
edit- ^ Thompson, Marty (February 18, 2020). "How ex-Wanderers defender Matthew Arnone was drawn home to York9". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Grossi, James (July 26, 2019). "'It's a funny story': HFX defender Arnone's story comes full circle with trip to York9". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ "Matt Arnone York profile". York Lions.
- ^ "Nominees - Charles Saundercook Memorial Trophy". York Lions. March 28, 2017.
- ^ "Athletics & Recreation honours top student-athletes". York Lions. January 19, 2016.
- ^ "Lao named OUA MVP, six Lions earn All-Star honours". York Lions. November 2, 2016.
- ^ "Athletics & Recreation honours top student-athletes receiving awards and bursaries". York Lions. January 17, 2017.
- ^ "Lao, Pitters named 2017 York Athletes of the Year". York Lions. March 30, 2017.
- ^ "Toronto FC Academy 0 - Vaughan Azzurri 4". League1 Ontario. 21 July 2015. Archived from the original on May 13, 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2016 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2017 USL2 Stats". USL League Two.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2017 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone 2018 L1O Stats". League1 Ontario.
- ^ "Centre-back Matthew Arnone returns to York Region to sign for the Nine Stripes". York United FC. March 9, 2020.
- ^ "'They've got nothing to lose': Arnone's warning ahead of CanChamp tilt". Canadian Premier League. May 14, 2019.
- ^ "Wanderers add former League1 Ontario defender Matthew Arnone". Canadian Premier League. May 1, 2019.
- ^ "HFX Wanderers add Arnone to roster". SaltWire Network. May 1, 2019.
- ^ "Matthew Arnone, Andre Bona highlight HFX's 16-player released list". Canadian Premier League. December 14, 2019.
- ^ Thompson, Marty (February 18, 2020). "Ex-Wanderers defender Matthew Arnone signs with York9 FC". Canadian Premier League.
- ^ Jacques, John (February 18, 2020). "York9 FC Signs Matthew Arnone". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (October 6, 2020). "Arnone Poised For York9 FC Departure". Northern Tribune.
- ^ Jacques, John (October 29, 2020). "Arnone Confirms Nine Stripes Departure". Northern Tribune.
- ^ "Atlético Ottawa Sign Matthew Arnone". Atlético Ottawa. August 7, 2021.
- ^ Jacques, John (August 7, 2021). "Atletico Ottawa Adds Defenders Arnone, Higgins". Northern Tribune.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Thompson, Marty (July 27, 2020). "York9's Matthew Arnone keeps brother's memory alive with 'Jason's Wish'". Canadian Premier League.
External links
edit- Matthew Arnone at Soccerway