2014 Men's Soccer

6 Matt Flynn

  • Height 6-0
  • Weight 172
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown Greenville, S.C.

Biography

2013: Became a leader on the defensive unit…Played in and started 12 games…Took two shots on the year…Helped the unit record a shutout of Stetson.

2012: A solid defensive player in the defensive unit…Helped lead a defensive unit that posted a 1.02 goals against average…Tied for the A-Sun lead by allowing 18 goals as the fewest in the A-Sun…Played in all 17 games…Started 16 times…Despite playing a defensive position, finished the season with a goal and assist for three points…Assisted on the game winner at Lipscomb (Oct. 21)…Found the back of the net on his third shot of the year against ETSU (Nov. 3), giving the Spartans a 1-1 tie.

2011: Turned in a solid freshman campaign...Played in 14 games...Started nine times…Took three shots on the year from his defender position.

High School/Club: A standout member of the Wade Hampton squad for four years...Played in and started every game during his four seasons...Finished his career with 97 goals and 65 assists...A three-time All-Region selection...A member of the 3A All-State team as a senior...A two-time team Offensive Player of the Year selection...A nominee for the Clash of the Carolinas...A starting defender for six seasons of club soccer under direction of U.S. Soccer standout, Bruce Murray and former Citadel great, Nick Finotti...A starter for the CESA 92 Premier team, which was nationally-ranked for the last six years...Team went undefeated in the S.C. State Cup from 2003 to 2010, setting a state record...Team claimed the Southern Regional Championship in 2008...Won the Disney Soccer Showcase Championship in 2009 and 2010.

Personal: Born on Feb. 14, 1993 in Foxboro, Mass...Son of David and Rosemary Brennan...Has two brothers, Greg and Jonathan, and two sisters, Michelle and Christian.

Hobbies/Favorites: Likes playing soccer, hockey, disc golf, and spending time with family and friend is his free time…Favorite food is sushi…Favorite movie is Blow…Likes watching American Ninja Warrior on T.V…Mark Wahlberg is his favorite actor…Listens to Red Hot Chili Peppers and Green Day…Enjoys the Spring season…Favorite sports figures include Frank Lampard, Tom Brady, and Phillip Lahm…Dream job is to be a professional soccer player…Favorite quote is “ It’s not how far you fall down but how high you bounce.”

Statistics

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Historical Player Information

  • 25

    2011Freshman

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    6'0" 175 lbs
    25
  • 6

    2012Sophomore

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    6'0" 172 lbs
    6
  • 6

    2013Junior

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    6'0" 172 lbs
    6
  • 6

    2014Senior

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    6'0" 172 lbs
    6