Newman University Athletics

GETTING TO KNOW MATT...
As a Junior (2011):
Played in 17 games with 11 starts...Finished season with 12 shots and 4 shots on goal...Received 2011 Heartland Conference Second team accolades for his defensive roll.

As a Sophomore (2010):
Played in 13 games while making seven starts in his first season with Newman...Finished the season with two goals on 20 shots, 13 of which were on goal...First goal as a Jet was the game winner in a 1-0 road win at Heartland Conference rival St. Mary's on Sept. 17 in San Antonio, Texas.

Before Newman:
Started his collegiate soccer career at Dana College in Blair, Neb., but transferred to Newman when Dana closed its doors in 2010...Played high school soccer at Samuel Clemens High School in Schertz, Texas.
 
Personal:
Born Dec. 1, 1986 in Dallas, Texas...Full name is Matt Robert McConnell...Son of Steve and Janet McConnell…Majoring in Business Management.

FIVE QUESTIONS WITH MATT...
1. Favorite Movie: Boondock Saints
2. Favorite Book: The Hobbit
3. Dream Vacation Destination: Ireland
4. Two Things You Can't Live Without: Water and Soccer
5. Favorite Color: Red