Matthew Powell (soccer)

Matthew Powell

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Ribeiro Powell
Date of birth	(1996-12-11) December 11, 1996
Place of birth	Hayward, California, United States
Height	1.85 m (6 ft 1 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Youth career
0000–2015	De Anza Force
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2015–2019	UCLA Bruins	72	(6)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2017–2019	FC Golden State Force	11	(0)
2020	Los Angeles Force	2	(0)
2020	Greenville Triumph	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 25, 2020

Matthew Ribeiro Powell (born December 11, 1996) is an American soccer player who plays as a defender.

Career

Youth, College & Amateur

Powell played with USSDA side De Anza Force, before playing college soccer at the University of California, Los Angeles in 2015. After redshirting his freshman year, Powell went on to play 72 appearances for the Bruins, scoring 6 goals and tallying 5 assists, as well as being a three-time All-Pac-12 selection.

While at college, Powell also appeared for USL League Two side FC Golden State Force. where he made 11 appearances across three seasons for the club.

Los Angeles Force

Powell joined NISA side Los Angeles Force for their 2020 season, making 2 appearances the club during the season.

Greenville Triumph

On September 18, 2020, Powell joined USL League One side Greenville Triumph for the remainder of the season. He made his debut on October 2, 2020, appearing as a 77th-minute substitute during a 2–0 win over Orlando City B. Greenville declined Powell's contract option following their 2020 season.

External links

• Profile at UCLA Athletics