2019 Men's Soccer Roster
Peralta, Matthew
Jersey Number 21
Matthew Peralta
- Position:
- D
- Height:
- 5-9
- Weight:
- null
- Class:
- Senior
- Hometown:
- Weston, Fla.
- High School:
- Cypress Bay
- Major:
- Journalism
Bio
WHY LEHIGH? “It both, gave me the opportunity to continue playing a beautiful sport at a beautiful school and provided me with the resources necessary to further my academic interests and satisfy my curiosities.”
2019 (SENIOR SEASON)
Did not see action.
2018 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action in 10 games, making one start as a midfielder...scored his first career goal, a game-winner, and an assist in a 2-1 win over Boston U. (9/29)...had two shots on goal in a 0-0 draw at Dartmouth (10/16).
2017 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Appeared in one game throughout the season…saw action in the 3-0 victory at Drexel (10/17).
2016 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Appeared in seven games throughout the season as a defensive midfielder…averaged over 27 minutes per game coming off the bench…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
CAREER STATISTICS
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout for Cypress Bay High School and the club team Weston Academy … Strong in the classroom as an AP Scholar with Honors.
GETTING TO KNOW MATTHEW
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The comfort it provides as both an institution and a home.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Ceviche
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Musical Artists: The Lumineers, James Bay, Hozier, Jack Johnson, Metronomy, Chance and a lot more
Favorite Movies: Mr. Nobody, Moonrise Kingdom, The Little Prince and several others.
Favorite TV Show: Mr. Robot, Silicon Valley
Favorite Website: http://www.lehighsports.com/
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: I didn't know this was a thing, but I must say, no game on FIFA would be the same without Andy Gray.
Favorite Pro Team: Arsenal
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Yasuke Suzuki
Hobbies: Reading and writing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Hugo Boss, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, New Yorker, WSJ
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ireland and Janus Island
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to master the art of pen twirling would be pretty cool
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Perhaps hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay for tuition, invest a great portion of it, fund an organization and use some to travel.
2019 (SENIOR SEASON)
Did not see action.
2018 (JUNIOR SEASON)
Saw action in 10 games, making one start as a midfielder...scored his first career goal, a game-winner, and an assist in a 2-1 win over Boston U. (9/29)...had two shots on goal in a 0-0 draw at Dartmouth (10/16).
2017 (SOPHOMORE SEASON)
Appeared in one game throughout the season…saw action in the 3-0 victory at Drexel (10/17).
2016 (FRESHMAN SEASON)
Appeared in seven games throughout the season as a defensive midfielder…averaged over 27 minutes per game coming off the bench…named to the Patriot League Academic Honor Roll.
CAREER STATISTICS
| Season | GP-GS | G | A | Pts | Sh | Shot% | SOG | SOG% | GW | PK-Att |
| 2016 | 7-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2017 | 1-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| 2018 | 10-1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 3 | .333 | 3 | 1.000 | 1 | 0-0 |
| 2019 | 0-0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | .000 | 0 | .000 | 0 | 0-0 |
| Total | 18-1 | 1 | 1 | 3 | 5 | .200 | 3 | .600 | 1 | 0-0 |
BEFORE LEHIGH: Standout for Cypress Bay High School and the club team Weston Academy … Strong in the classroom as an AP Scholar with Honors.
GETTING TO KNOW MATTHEW
What’s your favorite thing about Lehigh? The comfort it provides as both an institution and a home.
Major & Why: College of Arts and Sciences
Favorite Food: Ceviche
Favorite Color: Mint Green
Favorite Musical Artists: The Lumineers, James Bay, Hozier, Jack Johnson, Metronomy, Chance and a lot more
Favorite Movies: Mr. Nobody, Moonrise Kingdom, The Little Prince and several others.
Favorite TV Show: Mr. Robot, Silicon Valley
Favorite Website: http://www.lehighsports.com/
Favorite Sports Broadcaster: I didn't know this was a thing, but I must say, no game on FIFA would be the same without Andy Gray.
Favorite Pro Team: Arsenal
Favorite Athlete In Another Sport: Yasuke Suzuki
Hobbies: Reading and writing
Magazine Cover I'd Like To Be On: Hugo Boss, National Geographic, Sports Illustrated, New Yorker, WSJ
Places I'd Like To Visit: Ireland and Janus Island
Talent I’d Most Like To Have: Being able to master the art of pen twirling would be pretty cool
If I Didn't Play Soccer, I Would Play: Perhaps hockey
If I Had $1 Billion, I Would: Pay for tuition, invest a great portion of it, fund an organization and use some to travel.
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