Joe Mattacchione
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Joseph Mattacchione is a former Canadian soccer player, who now is the U12 Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club.
Mattacchione is a graduate of Father Michael Goetz Secondary School
in Mississauga, Ontario
. Before he signed for the Lynx he played college soccer
for the University of Alabama at Birmingham
, where he was the team captain from 1995 till 1997. At Alabama he was named First Team Rookie All-Conference in 1994. He was a 2-Time UAB Team MVP in 1996 and 1997.
In 1999 Mattacchione was drafted by the Toronto Lynx
. There he became a fan favourite being named Lynx Defensive Player of the Year in 2002 and leading the team into the playoffs in 2000. In 2004 he was named the new team captain after Marco Reda
's departure. In 2006 when Duncan Wilde returned as Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx
he appointed him and Theo Zagar
as player/assistant coach roles.
During the 2006 season he helped the Lynx to a team-record of a 10 game undefeated streak at home. And also helped the Lynx reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
which they lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
.
After the 2006 season the Lynx dropped two divisions down into the PDL
. Making him a free agent after seven seasons with the Lynx. But during his time with the franchise he was ranked in the top five for all-time games and minutes played for the Lynx.
After retiring from soccer, he was appointed the U12 Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club in 2007.
He teaches a high school careers and gym class at his old high school Father Michael Goetz.
Mattacchione is a graduate of Father Michael Goetz Secondary School
Father Michael Goetz Secondary School
Father Michael Goetz Secondary School is a Catholic school located in Mississauga, Canada. Founded by Ed King, it was established in 1987 and in 1990 moved to the south of the city centre...
in Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga, Ontario
Mississauga is a city in Southern Ontario located in the Regional Municipality of Peel, and in the western part of the Greater Toronto Area. With an estimated population of 734,000, it is Canada's sixth-most populous municipality, and has almost doubled in population in each of the last two decades...
. Before he signed for the Lynx he played college soccer
College soccer
College soccer is a term used to describe association football played by teams who are operated by colleges and universities as opposed to a professional league operated for exclusively financial purposes...
for the University of Alabama at Birmingham
University of Alabama at Birmingham
The University of Alabama at Birmingham is a public university in Birmingham in the U.S. state of Alabama. Developing from an extension center established in 1936, the institution became an autonomous institution in 1969 and is today one of three institutions in the University of Alabama System...
, where he was the team captain from 1995 till 1997. At Alabama he was named First Team Rookie All-Conference in 1994. He was a 2-Time UAB Team MVP in 1996 and 1997.
In 1999 Mattacchione was drafted by the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
. There he became a fan favourite being named Lynx Defensive Player of the Year in 2002 and leading the team into the playoffs in 2000. In 2004 he was named the new team captain after Marco Reda
Marco Reda
Marco Reda is a Canadian soccer player, currently without a club.-Toronto Lynx:Reda signed for the Toronto Lynx in 1998 and established himself there as one of the best defenders in the A-League, helping the Lynx reach the playoff semifinals in 2000...
's departure. In 2006 when Duncan Wilde returned as Head Coach of the Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx
Toronto Lynx is a Canadian soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Founded in 1997, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Great Lakes Division of the Central Conference....
he appointed him and Theo Zagar
Theo Zagar
Theodosis Zagar is a former Canadian goalkeeper, who is currently the U11 and Goalkeeper Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club....
as player/assistant coach roles.
During the 2006 season he helped the Lynx to a team-record of a 10 game undefeated streak at home. And also helped the Lynx reach the final of the Open Canada Cup
Open Canada Cup
The Open Canada Cup was a Canadian soccer competition, similar in concept to tournaments such as the English FA Cup, the Coppa Italia, and the US Open Cup. The competition was held starting with the CSL's first season in 1998 until 2007....
which they lost 2-0 against Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
Ottawa St. Anthony Italia
The Ottawa St. Anthony Italia is a top amateur soccer club based in Ottawa, Ontario. The club was founded in 1952 as the St. Anthony men's soccer team and played in a local league. In 1959, the team consolidated with another local team known as "Italia" to form Ottawa St. Anthony Italia. In...
.
After the 2006 season the Lynx dropped two divisions down into the PDL
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. Making him a free agent after seven seasons with the Lynx. But during his time with the franchise he was ranked in the top five for all-time games and minutes played for the Lynx.
After retiring from soccer, he was appointed the U12 Development Director for the Oakville Soccer Club in 2007.
He teaches a high school careers and gym class at his old high school Father Michael Goetz.