Matt Silva (soccer)


Matthew "Matt" Silva is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Valour FC.

Club career

Early career

Silva spent four years playing college soccer at Le Moyne College, where he was the starting keeper for the Dolphins. In his first season, he was named Northeast-10 Conference rookie of the year and would go on to earn conference all-star honours three times.

Toronto Lynx

In 2010, Silva played in the USL Premier Development League with the Toronto Lynx, making seven appearances that season.
In 2011, he played in the Canadian Soccer League with SC Toronto, before returning to the Lynx in 2012, where he made five appearances that season and seven the following season.

North York Astros

In 2014, Silva played for North York Astros in the Canadian Soccer League.

Kaya

Silva signed his first professional contract with Kaya of the United Football League on January 21, 2015. That season, Kaya captured the UFL Cup, defeating Ceres in the final.

Bodens BK

In February 2016, Silva joined Swedish Division 2 club Bodens BK.

Österlens FF

Silva signed for Swedish Division 2 club Österlens FF in January 2018.

York9

Silva returned to Canada and signed for Canadian Premier League club York9 on February 1, 2019. He made his debut for the club on July 17 against Pacific FC. York9 secured a 2-1 victory. Silva spent most of the 2019 season backing up first choice goalkeeper Nathan Ingham, and his debut against Pacific turned out to be his only game of the season. On November 15, 2019, the club announced that Silva would not be returning for the 2020 season.

Valour FC

On June 16, 2020 Valour FC announced they had signed Silva to a deal.

Honours

Kaya
Individual