Matt Kassel

For the NFL quarterback, see Matt Cassel.

Matt Kassel

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Timothy Kassel
Date of birth	October 30, 1989 (1989-10-30) (age 22)
Place of birth	Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States
Height	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Playing position	Midfielder
Club information
Current club	New York Red Bulls
Number	15
Youth career
2006–2008	New York Red Bulls
2008–2010	Maryland Terrapins
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps†	(Gls)†
2010	New York Red Bull NPSL
2011–	New York Red Bulls	2	(0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of June 19, 2011. † Appearances (Goals).

Matt Kassel (born October 30, 1989 in Bridgewater, New Jersey) is an American soccer midfielder who currently plays for New York Red Bulls in Major League Soccer.

Career

College and Amateur

Kassel attended Bridgewater-Raritan High School.^[1] He began his career with New York Red Bulls' youth academy,^[2] and was heavily recruited going into college,^[2][3] being ranked as the ninth best high school recruit in the nation by the magazine ESPN RISE.^[4] After receiving interest from New York Red Bulls Kassel decided to attend the University of Maryland. In his first year at Maryland Kassel helped his side capture the 2008 Division I Men's College Cup.

In January 2009, he declined to sign a contract from New York Red Bulls. Instead, he decided to stay with the University of Maryland soccer team.^[5] In his three years at the University of Maryland Kassell appeared in 68 matches and scored 11 goals and recorded 24 assists. During his time in college he remained with the New York Red Bulls Academy and was a member of the New York Red Bull NPSL squad.

Professional

In January 2011 Kassel signed with New York Red Bulls, becoming the third Home Grown player to join the senior roster.^[6] He made his MLS debut on 28 May, 2011, in a 1-1 tie with Vancouver Whitecaps FC.^[7] On June 28, 2011 Kassel started his first match for New York playing the full 90 in a 2-1 victory over FC New York in the US Open Cup.^[8]

Career statistics

All-time club performance

Club	Season	Major League Soccer		US Open Cup		MLS Cup		CONCACAF		Total
		App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals	App	Goals
New York Red Bulls	2011	2	0	2	0	-	-	-	-	4	0
	Club Total	2	0	2	0	-	-	-	-	4	0

Honors

University of Maryland

• NCAA Men's Division I Soccer Championship (1): 2008

See also

• List of current MLS players

References

1. ^ Goff, Steven (2008-08-29). "Recruit Kassel Joins the Terps, At Least for Now". Washington Post. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5loP2k1WV. Retrieved 2009-12-06. 
2. ^ ^{a b} Dyer, Kristian (2008-04-30). "Youth product Kassel looks to have bright prospects". ESPN. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5loPJekeG. Retrieved 2009-12-06. 
3. ^ Ziegler, Robert (2008-03-23). "Kassel's development leads to opportunities, decisions". TopDrawerSoccer.com. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5loP6pJp4. Retrieved 2009-12-06. 
4. ^ "Matt Kassel". University of Maryland, College Park. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5loPL3Yet. Retrieved 2009-12-06. 
5. ^ Lewis, Brian (2009-01-05). "RBNY's Matt Kassel staying at Maryland". New York Post. Archived from the original on 2009-12-06. http://www.webcitation.org/5loPNYkHz. Retrieved 2009-12-06. 
6. ^ http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/red-bulls-add-kassel-home-grown-player
7. ^ http://www.mlssoccer.com/matchcenter/2011-05-28-vancouver-whitecaps-fc-vs-new-york-red-bulls/recap
8. ^ http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/article/2011/06/28/usoc-recap-rooney-hertzog-lead-red-bulls-over-fcny

External links

• MLS Player Profile
• New York Red Bulls Player Profile
• Maryland Bio

Persondata
Name	Kassel, Matt
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Date of birth	1989-10-30
Place of birth	Bridgewater, New Jersey, United States
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