Simone Masi

Simone Masi

Personal information
Full name	Gabriele Simone Masi
Date of birth	(2002-02-20) February 20, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth	Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height	1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Burnaby FC
Youth career
	Italian Canadian Sports Federation
	Cliff Avenue United FC
	Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
	Mountain United FC
2019–2021	Vancouver Whitecaps FC
College career
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021	Simon Fraser Athletics	16	(1)
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2022–2023	Whitecaps FC 2	26	(1)
2024	Pistoiese	7	(0)
2024–	Burnaby FC	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 16, 2024

Gabriele Simone Masi (born February 20, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia.

Early life

Masi played youth soccer with the Italian Canadian Sports Federation, Cliff Avenue United FC, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, and Mountain United FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019. ^[1] In addition, he also played with the British Columbia provincial team. ^[1]

University career

In January 2021, he committed to attend Simon Fraser University and play for the men's soccer team, beginning in the fall. ^{[2] [3]} On November 13, 2021, he scored his first university goal, in a victory over the Western Washington Vikings. ^[4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team (being the only freshman named to the team), the D2 All-West Region Team, and was also named SFU's Freshman of the Year. ^{[5] [6] [7]}

Club career

In March 2022, Masi signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro. ^{[8] [9]} On March 26, 2022, he made his professional debut against Houston Dynamo 2. ^[10] On April 24, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a victory over Sporting Kansas City II. ^[11] His contract expired after the 2023 season, ^[12] and he began playing at the senior amateur level with Columbus FC Vancouver in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League. ^[13]

In February 2024, he signed with Italian Serie D club Pistoiese. ^{[14] [15]} He made his debut on February 18 in a 0-0 draw against Mezzolara. ^{[16] [17]}

References

1. McColl, Michael (March 19, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Two)". Away from the Numbers.
2. "Simon Fraser Men's Soccer Adds two pieces". Simon Fraser Red Leafs . January 13, 2021.
3. "Simone Masi Simon Fraser profile". Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
4. Wong, Wilson (November 13, 2021). "SFU men's soccer seniors get super sendoff thanks to Connor Glennon's OT penalty kick". Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
5. "Cheng named GNAC Newcomer of Year, 7 All-Conference selections". Simon Fraser Red Leafs . November 16, 2021.
6. Frost, Steve (November 23, 2021). "Talisuna, Cheng and Masi named All-West Region". Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
7. Frost, Steve (April 7, 2022). "SFU's best and brightest celebrated at 2022 Athletics Awards". Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
8. "Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . March 14, 2022.
9. "Simone Masi signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2". Simon Fraser Red Leafs . March 15, 2022.
10. Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
11. Fossey, Maxim (April 24, 2022). "WFC2 capture second straight win with thrilling 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II at Swangard Stadium". Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
12. "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC . November 17, 2023.
13. McColl, Michael (December 8, 2023). "Rino's shock BB5 and top two draw as battle for VMSL Premier title heats up (with video highlights)". Away from the Numbers.
14. "Ufficiale: arrivano Masi e Sabbar" [Official: Masi and Sabbar arrive]. US Pistoiese 1921 (in Italian). February 10, 2024.
15. Greco, Andrea (February 10, 2024). "Pistoiese, due nuovi arrivi: uno dalla Serie B e uno dagli USA" [Pistoiese, two new arrivals: one from Serie B and one from the USA]. Serie D 24 (in Italian).
16. Flori, Michele (February 21, 2024). "Dai Vancouver Whitecaps alla Pistoiese: Simone Masi si presenta" [From the Vancouver Whitecaps to the Pistoiese: Simone Masi introduces himself]. Pistoia Sport (in Italian).
17. Benesperi, Giada (February 21, 2024). "Masi: "Un club con una grande storia. Credo nella salvezza"" [Masi: "A club with a great history. I believe in salvation"]. TV Libera Pistoia (in Italian).

External links

• Simone Masi at Soccerway
• Simone Masi at Mondo Calciatori