Matt Rose (American soccer)

Matt Rose

Personal information
Full name	David Matthew Rose
Date of birth	(1991-05-09) May 9, 1991
Place of birth	High Point, North Carolina, United States
Height
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Tampa Bay Rowdies 2
Youth career
2009–2011	North Carolina Tar Heels
2013–2014	Point Loma Nazarene Sea Lions
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2014	Portland Timbers U23s	11	(1)
2015	Portland Timbers 2	9	(0)
2016–	Tampa Bay Rowdies 2	3	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of May 24, 2016

David Matthew Rose (born May 9, 1991) is an American soccer player who is currently playing for Tampa Bay Rowdies 2 of the National Premier Soccer League.

Career

College and Amateur

Rose began his college career at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. After redshirting his freshman year, Rose made 19 appearances for the Tar Heels in 2010 and tallied one goal and one assist. After leaving the team for unspecified reasons, he decided to finish his college soccer career at Point Loma Nazarene University, in San Diego, CA.

After redshirting in 2013 due to transfer rules, Rose made 16 appearances for the Sea Lions in 2014. He finished the year with five goals and three assists.

Rose also played in the Premier Development League for Portland Timbers U23s.

Professional

On March 26, 2015, Rose signed a professional contract with USL club Portland Timbers 2. He made his professional debut three days later in a 3–1 victory over Real Monarchs SLC.

Rose was announced on April 14, 2016, as a member of the initial roster for the Tampa Bay Rowdies' NPSL reserve side Rowdies 2.

External links

• T2 bio
• Point Loma Nazarene Sea Lions bio