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Simone Masi

Simone Masi

Canadian soccer player (born 2005)

Simone Masi (born February 20, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player.

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Early life

Masi played youth soccer with the Italian Canadian Sports Federation, Cliff Avenue United FC, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, and Mountain United FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.[1] In addition, he also played with the British Columbia provincial team.[1]

University career

In January 2021, he committed to attend Simon Fraser University and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall.[2][3] On November 13, 2021, he scored his first university goal, in a victory over the Western Washington Vikings.[4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team (being the only freshman named to the team), the D2 All-West Region Team, and was also named SFU's Freshman of the Year.[5][6][7]

Club career

In March 2022, Masi signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8][9] On March 26, 2022, he made his professional debut against Houston Dynamo 2.[10] On April 24, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a victory over Sporting Kansas City II.[11] His contract expired after the 2023 season,[12] and he began playing at the senior amateur level with Columbus FC Vancouver in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League.[13]

References

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    Frost, Steve (November 23, 2021). "Talisuna, Cheng and Masi named All-West Region". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
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    Frost, Steve (April 7, 2022). "SFU's best and brightest celebrated at 2022 Athletics Awards". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
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    "Simone Masi signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. March 15, 2022.
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    Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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    Fossey, Maxim (April 24, 2022). "WFC2 capture second straight win with thrilling 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II at Swangard Stadium". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
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    "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. November 17, 2023.
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    McColl, Michael (December 8, 2023). "Rino's shock BB5 and top two draw as battle for VMSL Premier title heats up (with video highlights)". Away from the Numbers.
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