This article is missing information about Early life, Career since retirement from sports, Personal life, Achievements and honours.(June 2023) |
Personal information | |||
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Full name | Matthew Biason | ||
Place of birth | United States | ||
Position(s) | Defender | ||
Youth career | |||
1986–1990 | Western Illinois Leathernecks | ||
Senior career* | |||
Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
1991–1992 | St. Louis Storm (indoor) | 2 | (0) |
1992 | St. Louis Ambush (loan) | 2 | (0) |
1992–1993 | Denver Thunder (indoor) | 26 | (1) |
*Club domestic league appearances and goals |
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Biason graduated from Granite City High School. He attended Western Illinois University, playing on the men's soccer team from 1986 to 1990. [1] In the fall of 1991, he turned professional with the St. Louis Storm of the Major Indoor Soccer League. In 1992, he moved to the St. Louis Ambush of the National Professional Soccer League. Biason played two games before moving to the Denver Thunder for the remainder of the season.
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