Bob Matteson
Encyclopedia
Bob Matteson is a retired American soccer player who spent his career as a defender
or defensive midfielder
. He spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League
and earned two caps with the U.S. national team
.
where he played on the boy’s soccer team. Matteson and his team mates went undefeated during the 1969-1970 season, winning the Missouri state high school championship. In 1970, he entered St. Louis University, playing on the men’s soccer team until 1973. At the time, St. Louis was the dominant college soccer team, winning the 1970, 1972 and 1973 NCAA championship
. Matteson received individual recognition was a third team All American in 1971 and 1973. In addition to playing for his high school and collegiate teams, Matteson also played with St. Louis Kutis S.C.
as a youth player from 1969 to 1974. In 1971, Matteson was with Kutis when they won the U.S. Amateur Cup.
in 1974. He played four seasons with the Stars, retiring from playing professionally in 1977.
, both in September 1974. On September 5, he started in a 3-1 loss to Mexico
. Dave Coskunian
replaced him in the 84th minute. Three days later, he again started in another loss, this time 1-0, to Mexico. He was replaced by Barry Barto
.
Matteson was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall Fame in 2007.
Defender (football)
Within the sport of association football, a defender is an outfield player whose primary role is to prevent the opposition from attacking....
or defensive midfielder
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
. He spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
and earned two caps with the U.S. national team
United States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
.
Youth and college
Matteson attended St. Mary's High SchoolSt. Mary's High School (St. Louis, Missouri)
St. Mary’s High School is an all-boys' Catholic high school located in the heart of St. Louis, Missouri. A part of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of St. Louis, St. Mary’s High School serves young men in the Marianist tradition. - History :St...
where he played on the boy’s soccer team. Matteson and his team mates went undefeated during the 1969-1970 season, winning the Missouri state high school championship. In 1970, he entered St. Louis University, playing on the men’s soccer team until 1973. At the time, St. Louis was the dominant college soccer team, winning the 1970, 1972 and 1973 NCAA championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
. Matteson received individual recognition was a third team All American in 1971 and 1973. In addition to playing for his high school and collegiate teams, Matteson also played with St. Louis Kutis S.C.
St. Louis Kutis S.C.
St. Louis Kutis Soccer Club, better known as St. Louis Kutis, is an amateur American soccer club in St. Louis, Missouri. Founded in 1947 as the St. Louis Raiders, the club was known as Paul Schulte during the 1948-49 season and McMahon's during the 1949-50 season. In 1953, the team was renamed...
as a youth player from 1969 to 1974. In 1971, Matteson was with Kutis when they won the U.S. Amateur Cup.
Professional
Matteson signed with the St. Louis Stars of the North American Soccer LeagueNorth American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
in 1974. He played four seasons with the Stars, retiring from playing professionally in 1977.
National team
Matteson earned two caps with the U.S. national teamUnited States men's national soccer team
The United States men's national soccer team represents the United States in international association football competitions. It is controlled by the United States Soccer Federation and competes in CONCACAF...
, both in September 1974. On September 5, he started in a 3-1 loss to Mexico
Mexico national football team
The Mexican national football team represents Mexico in association football and is governed by the Mexican Football Federation , the governing body for football in Mexico. Mexico's home stadium is the Estadio Azteca and their head coach is José Manuel de la Torre...
. Dave Coskunian
Dave Coskunian
Davit “Dave Coskunian” Çoşkun was a Turkish-American soccer player of Armenian descent who earned three caps with the U.S. national team. He played one season in the National Professional Soccer League and one in the North American Soccer League....
replaced him in the 84th minute. Three days later, he again started in another loss, this time 1-0, to Mexico. He was replaced by Barry Barto
Barry Barto
Barry Barto is a retired American soccer midfielder and college coach. He played in the North American Soccer League and coached for thirty years at Philadelphia Textile and UNLV.-College and NASL:...
.
Coaching
Matteson currently coaches youth soccer in St. Louis.Matteson was inducted into the St. Louis Soccer Hall Fame in 2007.