Matt Stinson
Encyclopedia
Matt Stinson is a Canadian
soccer player who plays for Toronto FC
in Major League Soccer
.
for the youth sides inaugural season. Stinson quickly progressed in the Academy and eventually was named captain of the Academy team. In 2010 he left the Academy to attend Winthrop University
in South Carolina. While at Winthrop, Stinson was named the Team MVP and earned All-Big South Conference Second Team honours.
for preseason training camp, Stinson was one of four academy players invited to travel. On February 16, 2011 Stinson scored the game's only goal to lift Toronto FC
to a 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade
during the club’s preseason. After impressing during the preseason training camp he signed with Toronto FC on March 17, 2011. Stinson made his professional debut on June 25, 2011 as a second half sub for Javier Martina
in a 3-1 away loss to Real Salt Lake
.
at various youth levels. In 2010 he represented Canada at the Under-20
level.
On November 3, 2011, Stinson was called up to the Canadian senior team
for Canada's final two matches of 2014 CONCACAF second round world cup qualification
vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Three days latter Stinson was removed from the line-up due to injury, Nana Attakora was brought in to replace him in the 18 man squad.
Last updated on October 23, 2011
Canada
Canada is a North American country consisting of ten provinces and three territories. Located in the northern part of the continent, it extends from the Atlantic Ocean in the east to the Pacific Ocean in the west, and northward into the Arctic Ocean...
soccer player who plays for Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
in Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer
Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada...
.
Youth
Stinson began his youth career with Clarkson Comets SC in Mississauga, Ontario. In 2008, aged 16, he joined TFC AcademyTFC Academy
TFC Academy are the youth academy of Canadian MLS club Toronto FC which was founded in 2008. The academy competes in the Canadian Soccer League, the highest professional soccer league operating entirely within Canada...
for the youth sides inaugural season. Stinson quickly progressed in the Academy and eventually was named captain of the Academy team. In 2010 he left the Academy to attend Winthrop University
Winthrop University
Winthrop University is a public, four-year liberal arts university in Rock Hill, South Carolina, USA. In 2006-07, Winthrop University had an enrollment of 6,292 students. The University has been recognized as South Carolina's top-rated university according to evaluations conducted by the South...
in South Carolina. While at Winthrop, Stinson was named the Team MVP and earned All-Big South Conference Second Team honours.
Professional
In late January 2011 it was announced that Stinson would travel with Toronto's Senior team to TurkeyTurkey
Turkey , known officially as the Republic of Turkey , is a Eurasian country located in Western Asia and in East Thrace in Southeastern Europe...
for preseason training camp, Stinson was one of four academy players invited to travel. On February 16, 2011 Stinson scored the game's only goal to lift Toronto FC
Toronto FC
Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada....
to a 1-0 victory over Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade
Red Star Belgrade is a football club from Belgrade, Serbia. The club is a part of the Red Star Sports Society.Red Star Belgrade is the most successful Serbian club, with a record of 25 national championships and 23 national cups in both Serbian and ex-Yugoslav competitions...
during the club’s preseason. After impressing during the preseason training camp he signed with Toronto FC on March 17, 2011. Stinson made his professional debut on June 25, 2011 as a second half sub for Javier Martina
Javier Martina
Javier Sylvester Martina is a Curaçaoan-Dutch footballer who last played for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. He also plays for the Curaçao national soccer team.-Netherlands:...
in a 3-1 away loss to Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake
Real Salt Lake is an American professional soccer club based in Sandy, Utah, a suburb of Salt Lake City. The team competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada. They currently play their home games at Rio Tinto Stadium. Real Salt Lake won...
.
International
Stinson has represented CanadaCanada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
at various youth levels. In 2010 he represented Canada at the Under-20
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team
Canada U-20 men's national soccer team, also known as Canada Under-20s or Canada U-20s, is the youth club for national soccer in Canada. It plays a large role in the development of Canadian soccer, and is considered to be the feeder team for the Canada men's national soccer team...
level.
On November 3, 2011, Stinson was called up to the Canadian senior team
Canada men's national soccer team
The Canada men's national soccer team represents Canada in international soccer competitions at the senior men's level. They are overseen by the Canadian Soccer Association and compete in the Confederation of North, Central American and Caribbean Association Football .Their most significant...
for Canada's final two matches of 2014 CONCACAF second round world cup qualification
2014 FIFA World Cup qualification – CONCACAF Second Round
This page provides the summaries of the CONCACAF Second Round matches for 2014 FIFA World Cup qualification.-Format:The second round saw the teams ranked 7–25 joined by the 5 winners from the first round...
vs. Saint Kitts and Nevis
Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team
The Saint Kitts and Nevis national football team is the national team of Saint Kitts and Nevis and is controlled by the St. Kitts and Nevis Football Association...
Three days latter Stinson was removed from the line-up due to injury, Nana Attakora was brought in to replace him in the 18 man squad.
Club Statistics
| Club | Nat | Season | League | League | Playoff | Domestic Cup | Continental | Total | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | Apps | Goals | ||||
| Toronto FC Toronto FC Toronto FC is a Canadian professional soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario which competes in Major League Soccer , the top professional soccer league in the United States and Canada.... |
 Canada |
2011 2011 Major League Soccer season The 2011 Major League Soccer season was the 99th season of FIFA-sanctioned soccer, the 33rd with a national first-division league, in the United States and Canada, and the 16th season of Major League Soccer. The season marked the arrival of two new league clubs, Portland Timbers and Vancouver... |
MLS Major League Soccer Major League Soccer is a professional soccer league based in the United States and sanctioned by the United States Soccer Federation . The league is composed of 19 teams — 16 in the U.S. and 3 in Canada... |
13 | 0 | - | - | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 | ||
| Career total | 13 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 0 | 19 | 0 | |||
Last updated on October 23, 2011