Matthew Arnone
Matthew Arnone (born 28 February 1994) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back for York9.
Arnone (right) playing for HFX Wanderers in 2019 | |||
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Arnone | ||
Date of birth | 28 February 1994 | ||
Place of birth | Vaughan, Ontario, Canada | ||
Height | 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in) | ||
Playing position(s) | Centre-back, Midfielder | ||
Club information | |||
Current team | York9 | ||
Number | 17 | ||
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 | 1 | (0) |
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of August 15, 2020 |
Club career
Early career
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
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
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
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]
Honours
Vaughan Azzurri
References
- "Matthew Arnone". York University. Retrieved 13 May 2019.
- "Toronto FC Academy 0 - Vaughan Azzurri 4". League1 Ontario. 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.
- "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.
External links
- Matthew Arnone at Soccerway