Matt Nocita

Matt Nocita

Personal information
Full name	Matthew Nocita
Date of birth	(2000-04-24) April 24, 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth	Porter Ranch, California, United States
Height	6 ft 8 in (2.03 m) [1]
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	New York Red Bulls
Number	3
Youth career
0000–2018	Real So Cal
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2018–2022	Navy Midshipmen	59	(6)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–	New York Red Bulls	1	(0)
2022–	New York Red Bulls II	18	(1)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of August 23, 2023

Matthew Nocita (born April 24, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who last played as a defender for MLS side New York Red Bulls.

Youth and College

Nocita attended Oaks Christian School , where alongside soccer he competed in track and field and lacrosse while in high school. Nocita earned Academic First Honors in 2015 and 2016, while garnering Academic Highest Honors in Fall 2016 and Head Masters List in Spring 2017. ^[2] He also played club soccer for USSDA side Real So Cal. ^[3] In December 2016, it was announced that Nocita had committed to attending the United States Naval Academy. ^[4]

During his college career, Nocita made 59 appearances for the Midshipmen, scoring six goals and tallying two assists. He earned numerous accolades for the Navy during his time at college, been named a three-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, 2021 FCAC Defensive Player of the Year, and a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American. ^[2]

Professional

On January 11, 2022, Nocita was drafted by the New York Red Bulls as the 7th pick of the 2022 MLS SuperDraft, after they traded up twice to acquire the pick. ^[5] Following his selection, Nocita was required to apply to delay his Navy service to allow him to play professional. ^[6] On August 25, 2022, Nocita signed a contract with New York Red Bulls. ^{[7] [8]}

References

1. "Matt Nocita". New York Red Bulls. Archived from the original on May 30, 2023. Retrieved May 29, 2023.
2. "Matt Nocita - Men's Soccer". Naval Academy Athletics.
3. "U.S. Soccer Development Academy". www.ussoccerda.com. Archived from the original on September 4, 2022. Retrieved September 5, 2022.
4. "Recruiting Roundup: December 19–25 | High School Soccer News". TopDrawerSoccer.com.
5. "RBNY land Matthew Nocita after SuperDraft trades with Chicago, Montréal | MLSSoccer.com". mlssoccer.
6. "Matt Nocita permitted to delay Navy service - MetroStars / Red Bull New York - Major League Soccer". www.metrofanatic.com.
7. "New York Red Bulls sign SuperDraft pick Matt Nocita". MLSsoccer.com. Major League Soccer. August 26, 2022.
8. Bulls, New York Red. "New York Red Bulls Sign 2022 First Round SuperDraft Pick Matt Nocita". New York Red Bulls.

External links

• Matthew Nocita at Major League Soccer