Matthew Restrepo '17 Recruiting Profile

From a young age, all I have done was play soccer. I have dedicated my time into soccer to be the best that I could be. As of now I play soccer and run track. I play soccer for Trumbull High School, club for Revolution United, and I have played for ODP since I was twelve. I run track for my High School in the spring and throughout the year I volunteer at The Jewish home for the Elderly. I feel like I am prepared to take on a college life with soccer because I have been doing it my whole life so I have had to manage my time wisely with soccer and school. I think that I would make a great candidate for a college soccer team because of how passionate am about the sport and the talent I bring to the field. As a striker I always look to go forward, my skills and quickness with the ball helps me do that. I also have a good shot where I can also hit it from outside the box. Without the ball I am also good because I am always moving around trying to create space and making runs where I have a one on one with the keeper. On the other hand as an attacking midfield I have a good first touch whether it's on the ground or air. I am not selfish with the ball I always try to help my team in any situation. I also have good vision which allows me to see the whole field, I like finding the pass that no one will expect. With my skills it helps me create space and find the best pass. I think track has helped my endurance and speed. On the defending side I am not afraid to go into any tackle and I know when to contain. Overall I serve good crosses on corner kicks and on penalties and free kicks I am someone you can look to take one. With my different qualities I feel like I can play a numerous of different positions. My collegiate goal is to grow on and off the field. I would love to go into business and play soccer at the same time and I feel like I am more than capable because I work very hard for what I love.