Matthew Uy

Matthew Christopher Celano Uy (born March 22, 1990) is a footballer who last played for Filipino side Team Socceroo in the United Football League. Born in the United States, he has represented the Philippines national team.

Matthew Uy
Personal information
Full name Matthew Christopher Celano Uy
Date of birth (1990-03-22) March 22, 1990
Place of birth New Hyde Park, New York, United States
Height 1.70 m (5 ft 7 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Youth career
2006–2007 IMG Soccer Academy
2007–2010 Fairfield Stags
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2010 Westchester Flames 6 (0)
2011 Long Island Rough Riders 7 (0)
2012–2013 Global FC 3 (1)
2013 Loyola 4 (0)
2013 Team Socceroo
International career‡
2006–2007 United States U17 5 (0)
2012 Philippines 4 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 9, 2013
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of October 12, 2012

Early life

Uy was born in the United States to a Filipino father and an Italian mother. He represented NYC Italy in the 2012 Cosmos Copa and is a full international for the Philippines national team.[1]

Career

In the late days of March, he was waived by the Global of the United Football League in the transfer window.[2] He was then immediately signed by the Loyola Meralco Sparks. He made his debut for the Sparks on April 9, 2013 coming in as a substitute for Jeong Byeong-Yeol in the 72nd minute against the Stallion Sta. Lucia.[3]

References
  1. "Cosmos Copa: Group Stage Recap (Group A: NYC Colombia 1-0 NYC Italy)". NYCosmos.com. New York Cosmos. 16 July 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  2. "New signings excite Reid". GlobalFC.ph. Global Football Club. 1 April 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.
  3. "Stallions claim top spot with win over Loyola Meralco". GMA News Online. Global Media Arts Network Inc. 9 April 2013. Retrieved 21 June 2013.


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