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2025 Men's Soccer Roster

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30 Matty Gardner

  • Position Defense/Midfield
  • Height 6-2
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Norwich, Vt.
  • Highschool Kimball Union Academy

Biography

AWARDS / ACCOLADES

  • 2x CAA Commissioner's Honor Roll (Fall 2022, Spring 2023)

2024

  • Made five appearances, two starts
  • Started the game at UMass Lowell (9/24) and played the full 90 at centerback



2023

  • Made his career debut 9/12 at Harvard
  • Appeared in four games on the year
  • Played a season-high 45 minutes at Merrimack (10/24) - his first career start

2022

  • Freshman season
  • Did not make an appearance


BEFORE NORTHEASTERN: A two year attendee of Hanover High and three-year attendee of Kimball Union… Coming off a strong year at Kimball, backstopping the team to a 12-3-3 overall record… All NEPSAC (2021)… Top Prep 11 by New England Soccer Journal (2021)… All Lakes Region (2020/2021)… Member of the Premier Soccer national team (2014/2015/2016/2017)… Northern Ireland Supercup Runner-Up (2016)… Lakes Region Champion (2021)… Junior Class President and Head Tour Guide at Kimball Union…


PERSONAL: Son of Mr. Tim Gardner and Mrs. Jo Gardner… Has two younger siblings, Jack and Hannah… father Tim played soccer at Dartmouth… enjoys saltwater fishing, reading, traveling, and grilling…

 
Fast Facts

Favorite movie: Shawshank Redemption

Favorite pro soccer team: Tottenham Hotspur

Favorite activity (besides soccer): Ice Hockey

Career aspirations: International business

Favorite thing about Northeastern: I am looking forward to helping my team achieve success at the highest level.

Biggest inspiration: I find my Dad to be very inspiration because of his work ethic and will to achieve.

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 30

    2022Freshman

    Defense/Midfield
    6'2"
    30
  • 30

    2023Sophomore

    Defense/Midfield
    6'2"
    30
  • 30

    2024-25Junior

    Defense/Midfield
    6'2"
    30
  • 30

    2025Senior

    Defense/Midfield
    6'2"
    30