Matt McElroy

Position:
Goalkeeper
Height:
6-3
Weight:
221
Class:
Sophomore
Hometown:
Potomac, Md.
High School:
Winston Churchill

Quotes from the Coach: “Matt is a determined goalkeeper who has winning expectations for himself and for the team. And this mentality can push his fellow goalies, his classmates, and the others on the team. Confidence in himself and in the program are important catalysts. ”

2008: Was in the net for seven matches on the year, making the start in three ... Recorded 17 saves for s save percentage of .567 ... Picked up his first career shut out against eventual SoCon tournament champion and NCAA tournament participant UNC Greensboro ... Stopped a season-high eight shots against nationally-ranked Maryland ... Finished the year with a 2.49 goals-against-average in 470:00 minutes of action.

2007: Appeared in eight matches in net during his freshman season, starting four ... Made his first career start against Coastal Carolina, making six saves on 12 shots faced to pick up his first win as a collegian ... Won his next start as well vs. SoCon-rival Wofford, making three saves in over 99 minutes of action ... Had a career-high 11 saves against nationally-ranked Duke, the first double-digit save match of his career ... Finished the year with 29 saves for a team-high .690 save percentage.

Prep / Personal: Maryland ODP State Team ... Super Y-League Region Team and National Pool ... International soccer trips to Brazil and Italy ... previously played for the Bowie Bandits' club team ... has trained aggressively with former pro keeper Russell Payne.