Matthew_O'Connor_(soccer)

Matthew O'Connor (soccer)

Matthew O'Connor (soccer)

Canadian soccer player

Matthew O'Connor (born April 29, 1984) is a Canadian former soccer player who played in the Canadian Professional Soccer League, USL A-League, Dhivehi League, Nemzeti Bajnokság II, and the USL Premier Development League.

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Career

O'Connor began his college career with the Ottawa Gee-Gees, before joining Erin Mills SC.[1] He began his professional career in 2001 with Glen Shields Sun Devils in the Canadian Professional Soccer League.[2] In 2002, he signed a contract with Hamilton Thunder.[3] On June 29, 2002 he was loaned to the Calgary Storm of the USL A-League.[4][5] In 2003, he helped Hamilton clinch their first Western Conference title, and secured a postseason berth.[6] On July 30, 2004, marked his return to the USL being loaned out to the Toronto Lynx where he appeared in six matches.[7][8]

In 2005, he went abroad to Maldives to sign with Club Valencia of the Dhivehi League. The following season he returned to the CSL to sign with the Oakville Blue Devils.[9][10] During his tenure with Oakville he secured the National Division title. In 2007, he was transferred to the Italia Shooters, and played briefly with Brampton Lions in 2008.[11] In July 2008, he joined Royal Racing FC Montegnee, playing his first match on 24 August, 2008.[12] On 24 July 2009, he signed a contract with Integrál-DAC.[13] In 2010, he returned to North America to play with Palm Beach SC, and the York Region Shooters.[14]

His brother Miles O'Connor also plays football.

References

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    Glover, Robin. "June 6, 2008 CSL Brampton Lions vs Windsor Border Stars (by Rocket Robin)". www.rocketrobinsoccerintoronto.com. Retrieved 2016-07-14.
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    "RRFC Montegnée 1 - 1 FC Weywertz". Archived from the original on 2008-09-20. Retrieved 2012-09-12.
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    "Integrál-Dac Gyõr". 2012-02-17. Archived from the original on 2012-02-17. Retrieved 2016-07-14.{{cite web}}: CS1 maint: bot: original URL status unknown (link)
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    "Canadian Soccer League". 2011-02-28. Archived from the original on February 28, 2011. Retrieved 2018-08-03.
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