In 1979, Kennedy signed with the Philadelphia Fury of the North American Soccer League, but saw no game time before being released. He then played for the Philadelphia Fever of the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 to 1981. In 1983, he played for the Carolina Lightnin' in the American Soccer League. He was the league's second leading goalkeeper.[1] In 1984, he signed with the Minnesota Strikers of the MISL but suffered what first appeared to be a career-ending knee injury during the pre-seasons He played only two games over the next two years, but became a regular starter during the 1986–1987 season.[2] On July 15, 1987, Kennedy signed as a free agent with the Wichita Wings.[3]
Kennedy is currently a coach with Vision Soccer Academy in Waukee, Iowa. He is also the head coach of Hoover High School. Before moving to Iowa to help start Iowa United Soccer Club, he was a founding member of the Bangu Soccer Club of Minneapolis.[4]
Referencesedit
^. Archived from the original on 2009-06-17. Retrieved 2009-08-03.
^Kennedy gets help from pals as Strikers win Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities - Monday, February 16, 1987
^Kennedy shuns Strikers, signs instead with Wings Star Tribune: Newspaper of the Twin Cities - Thursday, July 16, 1987
matt, kennedy, other, people, named, disambiguation, retired, american, soccer, goalkeeper, played, north, american, soccer, league, american, soccer, league, major, indoor, soccer, league, personal, informationdate, birth, 1958, april, 1958, place, birthlevit. For other people named Matt Kennedy see Matt Kennedy disambiguation Matt Kennedy is a retired American soccer goalkeeper who played in the North American Soccer League American Soccer League and Major Indoor Soccer League Matt KennedyPersonal informationDate of birth 1958 04 07 April 7 1958 age 66 Place of birthLevittown Pennsylvania United StatesHeight5 ft 9 in 1 75 m Position s GoalkeeperSenior career YearsTeamApps Gls 1979Philadelphia Fury0 0 1979 1981Philadelphia Fever indoor 14 0 1983Carolina Lightnin 21 0 1984 1987Minnesota Strikers indoor 20 0 1987 1988Wichita Wings indoor 22 0 Club domestic league appearances and goals In 1979 Kennedy signed with the Philadelphia Fury of the North American Soccer League but saw no game time before being released He then played for the Philadelphia Fever of the Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 to 1981 In 1983 he played for the Carolina Lightnin in the American Soccer League He was the league s second leading goalkeeper 1 In 1984 he signed with the Minnesota Strikers of the MISL but suffered what first appeared to be a career ending knee injury during the pre seasons He played only two games over the next two years but became a regular starter during the 1986 1987 season 2 On July 15 1987 Kennedy signed as a free agent with the Wichita Wings 3 Kennedy is currently a coach with Vision Soccer Academy in Waukee Iowa He is also the head coach of Hoover High School Before moving to Iowa to help start Iowa United Soccer Club he was a founding member of the Bangu Soccer Club of Minneapolis 4 References edit The Year in American Soccer 1983 Archived from the original on 2009 06 17 Retrieved 2009 08 03 Kennedy gets help from pals as Strikers win Star Tribune Newspaper of the Twin Cities Monday February 16 1987 Kennedy shuns Strikers signs instead with Wings Star Tribune Newspaper of the Twin Cities Thursday July 16 1987 VSA coaching bioExternal links editNASL MISL stats Retrieved from https en wikipedia org w index php title Matt Kennedy amp oldid 1164424980, wikipedia, wiki, book, books, library,
