Matthew Uy

Matthew Christopher Celano Uy (born March 22, 1990) is a footballer who last played for Filipino side Team Socceroo in the United Football League. Born in the United States, he has represented the Philippines national team.

Matthew Uy

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Christopher Celano Uy
Date of birth	(1990-03-22) March 22, 1990 (age 35)
Place of birth	New Hyde Park, New York, United States
Height	1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position	Midfielder
Youth career
2006–2007	IMG Soccer Academy
2007–2010	Fairfield Stags
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2010	Westchester Flames	6	(0)
2011	Long Island Rough Riders	7	(0)
2012–2013	Global FC	3	(1)
2013	Loyola	4	(0)
2013	Team Socceroo
International career‡
2006–2007	United States U17	5	(0)
2012	Philippines	4	(0)
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of May 9, 2013 ‡ National team caps and goals as of October 12, 2012

Early life

Uy was born in the United States to a Filipino father and an Italian mother. He represented NYC Italy in the 2012 Cosmos Copa and is a full international for the Philippines national team.^[1]

Career

In the late days of March, he was waived by the Global of the United Football League in the transfer window.^[2] He was then immediately signed by the Loyola Meralco Sparks. He made his debut for the Sparks on April 9, 2013, coming in as a substitute for Jeong Byeong-Yeol in the 72nd minute against the Stallion Sta. Lucia.^[3]