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Matt Williams (soccer, born 1987)

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Full name
  
Matthew Williams

Name
  
Matt Williams

Current team
  
Dayton Dutch Lions

2003–2005
  
Odyssey Sport SC


Number
  
30

Height
  
1.93 m

Playing position
  
Goalkeeper

Role
  
Soccer player

Position
  
Goalkeeper

Date of birth
  
(1987-11-16) November 16, 1987 (age 28)

Place of birth
  
Portland, Maine, United States

Education
  
University of Cincinnati

Matthew Williams (born November 16, 1987) is an American soccer player currently playing for the Dayton Dutch Lions of USL Pro.

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College

Williams spent his entire college career at the University of Cincinnati. In his senior season, Williams led Cincinnati to a ranking of ninth in the nation in goals-against-average and held opponents to only 14 goals in 19 matches. He earned all-BIG EAST third team honors during that stretch.

Professional

After spending 2011 with USL PDL club GPS Portland Phoenix and with USL Pro club Wilmington Hammerheads, Williams signed with Dayton Dutch Lions on March 3, 2012. He made his debut for the club a month later in a 0-0 draw with Charlotte Eagles. Williams finished the year leading the USLPro in saves with 115 while recording 5 shutouts and starting every game for the Dutch Lions.

References

Matt Williams (soccer, born 1987) Wikipedia