Matthew O'Connor (soccer)

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.

Matt O'Connor

Personal information
Full name	Matthew O'Connor
Date of birth	(1984-04-29) April 29, 1984 (age 41)
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
International career
2000–2001	Canada U-17	4	(0)
2002–2003	Canada U-20	2	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals

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.