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.
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew O'Connor | ||
| Date of birth | (1984-04-29) April 29, 1984 (age 38) | ||
| Place of birth | Mississauga, Ontario, Canada | ||
| Height | 1.80 m (5 ft 11 in) | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1993 | Mississauga SC | ||
| 1994–1999 | Brampton SC | ||
| 2000–2001 | Dixie SC | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Glen Shields Sun Devils | ||
| 2002–2004 | Hamilton Thunder | ||
| 2002 | → Calgary Storm (loan) | 4 | (0) |
| 2004 | → Toronto Lynx (loan) | 6 | (0) |
| 2005 | Club Valencia | ||
| 2006 | Oakville Blue Devils | 19 | (1) |
| 2007 | Vaughan Shooters | 20 | (0) |
| 2008 | Brampton Lions | 12 | (0) |
| 2008 | Royal Racing FC Montegnee | 16 | (4) |
| 2009–2010 | Integrál-DAC | 6 | (0) |
| 2010 | Palm Beach SC | ||
| 2010 | York Region Shooters | ||
| National team | |||
| 2000–2001 | Canada U-17 | 4 | (0) |
| 2002–2003 | Canada U-20 | 2 | (0) |
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
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.
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