Matthew Bobo
Encyclopedia
Matthew "Matt" Bobo is an American
soccer player who last played for Carolina RailHawks
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
.
, where he was a First-Team All-Midwest and EIU's MVP
as a senior.
In 1998, Hayes played for the Des Moines Menace
in the USISL during the collegiate off season. In 1999 and 2000, he spent the seasons with the Chicago Sockers
of the USL Premier Development League
, winning the 1999 and 2000 league championships. In 2001, he moved to the Chicago Fire Reserves where he was a first team All Star.
of the USL A-League. He remained with the Rampage through the 2002 season, winning the 2002 championship. In 2003, he moved to the Richmond Kickers
. In February 2006, Jason Smith
announced that Bobo was to join the Atlanta Silverbacks
. He has said of his move, "I think that the Silverbacks have a great organization and I'm looking forward to being a part of it."
After the insolvence from his club Atlanta Silverbacks
joined on 24 March 2009 to Charleston Battery
.
Bobo signed with Carolina RailHawks in February 2010. He was not listed on the club's roster for the 2011 season.
United States
The United States of America is a federal constitutional republic comprising fifty states and a federal district...
soccer player who last played for Carolina RailHawks
Carolina RailHawks FC
Carolina RailHawks FC is an American professional soccer team based in Cary, North Carolina, United States. Founded in 2006, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
in the USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League
USSF Division 2 Professional League was a temporary professional soccer league created by the United States Soccer Federation in 2010 to last just one season. The twelve-team league was formed as a compromise between the feuding United Soccer Leagues and the North American Soccer League...
.
College and Amateur
Bobo attended the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay where he played on the men’s soccer team in 1995 and 1996. In 1997, he transferred to Eastern Illinois UniversityEastern Illinois University
Eastern Illinois University is a state university located in Charleston, Illinois, United States. Established in 1895 as the Eastern Illinois State Normal School, a teacher's college offering a two-year degree, Eastern Illinois University gradually expanded into a comprehensive university with a...
, where he was a First-Team All-Midwest and EIU's MVP
Most Valuable Player
In sports, a Most Valuable Player award is an honor typically bestowed upon the best performing player or players on a specific team, in an entire league, or for a particular contest or series of contests...
as a senior.
In 1998, Hayes played for the Des Moines Menace
Des Moines Menace
Des Moines Menace is an American soccer team based in Des Moines, Iowa, United States. Founded in 1994, the team plays in the USL Premier Development League , the fourth tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, in the Heartland Division of the Central Conference.The team plays its home games at Valley...
in the USISL during the collegiate off season. In 1999 and 2000, he spent the seasons with the Chicago Sockers
Chicago Sockers
Professional TeamChicago Sockers were an American soccer team, founded in 1995. The team was a member of the United Soccer Leagues, played at a professional level in the USISL Pro League, USISL Select League and USISL D-3 Pro League as the Chicago Stingers until 1999, when they chose to relegate...
of the USL Premier Development League
USL Premier Development League
The USL Premier Development League is the amateur league of the United Soccer Leagues in the United States, Canada, and Bermuda, forming part of the American Soccer Pyramid...
, winning the 1999 and 2000 league championships. In 2001, he moved to the Chicago Fire Reserves where he was a first team All Star.
Professional
Bobo turned professional in 2001, and signed with the Milwaukee RampageMilwaukee Rampage
The Milwaukee Rampage is a defunct American soccer franchise, which played in Milwaukee, Wisconsin in the A-League. The Rampage folded in 2002 because of financial problems, despite winning the A-league championship that year, as well as in 1997. The Rampage was founded in 1994 as a member of the...
of the USL A-League. He remained with the Rampage through the 2002 season, winning the 2002 championship. In 2003, he moved to the Richmond Kickers
Richmond Kickers
The Richmond Kickers are an American professional soccer club based in Richmond, Virginia, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid...
. In February 2006, Jason Smith
Jason Smith (soccer)
Jason Smith is an American soccer coach and former player. He currently coached the Atlanta Silverbacks of the USL First Division.-Player:...
announced that Bobo was to join the Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
. He has said of his move, "I think that the Silverbacks have a great organization and I'm looking forward to being a part of it."
After the insolvence from his club Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks
Atlanta Silverbacks is an American professional soccer team based in Atlanta, Georgia, United States. Founded in 1995, the team plays in the North American Soccer League , the second tier of the American Soccer Pyramid, having previously sat out the 2009 and 2010 seasons while the ownership...
joined on 24 March 2009 to Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery
Charleston Battery is an American professional soccer team based in Charleston, South Carolina, United States. Founded in 1993, the team plays in the American Division of the new USL Professional Division, the third tier of the American Soccer Pyramid....
.
Bobo signed with Carolina RailHawks in February 2010. He was not listed on the club's roster for the 2011 season.