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Matthew joined the SMU Women’s Soccer staff in June 2021 as the Graduate Assistant after finishing a great playing career. Prior to SMU, Matthew played two seasons as a professional with Nybro IF in Sweden where he was made a captain and was voted the 2019 Player of the Year. 

King played four years of college soccer, two at Valparaiso (2017-19) and two at Grand Canyon (2015-17). He was a key member of both groups as a leader on and off the pitch. He featured in 45 games throughout his college career, starting every game as a senior and registering one goal. 

Matthew also has experience as a coach from his time spent working with Southwest United Soccer Club as a technical assistant, Valparaiso High School in a similar role, and various university run summer camps during the off-seasons. 

Matthew and his family moved from his native Tramore, Ireland to Edmonton, Canada in 2009 where his family now calls home. He graduated from Valparaiso in 2019 with a Bachelor in Sports Marketing and Promotion and a minor in Communications.