Full name Matthew R. Polster Role Soccer player Height 1.82 m | Number 2 Weight 77 kg Name Matt Polster Date joined 2015 | |
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Date of birth (1993-06-08) June 8, 1993 (age 22) Place of birth Milwaukee, Wisconsin, United States 2011–2014 SIU Edwardsville Cougars Current team Chicago Fire (#2 / Midfielder) Nominations MLS Rookie of the Year Award Profiles | ||
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Matt polster discusses his development during his rookie season
Matt Polster (born June 8, 1993) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for the Chicago Fire in Major League Soccer and the United States national team.
Contents
- Matt polster discusses his development during his rookie season
- Matt polster highlight reel
- Early career
- Chicago Fire
- International
- Career statistics
- References
Matt polster highlight reel
Early career
Born in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, but raised in Las Vegas, Nevada, Polster attended Southern Illinois University Edwardsville where he played for the SIU Edwardsville Cougars. While with the university, Polster earned many honors including 2014 NSCAA All-West Region First Team selection and 2014 NSCAA Scholar All-America First Team selection.
Chicago Fire
On January 15, 2015, Polster was selected as the 7th overall pick by the Chicago Fire during the 2015 MLS SuperDraft and was signed to a contract on February 4. During his rookie season for the Fire, Polster has played an important role as a holding midfielder, drawing praise from league commentators for his precise passing and defensive capabilities, he earned recognition as Soccer by Ives 'Rookie of the Week' on three occasions during the 2015 season.
International
In January 2016 Polster received his first call up to the senior United States squad for friendlies against Iceland and Canada.
Career statistics
