| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Matthew Bobo | ||
| Date of birth | January 6, 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Des Moines, Iowa, United States | ||
| Height | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) | ||
| Playing position | Defender | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1995–1996 | UW–Green Bay Phoenix | ||
| 1997–1998 | Eastern Illinois Panthers | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps† | (Gls)† |
| 1998 | Des Moines Menace | ||
| 1999–2000 | Chicago Sockers | ||
| 2001 | Chicago Fire Reserves | ||
| 2001–2002 | Milwaukee Rampage | ||
| 2003–2005 | Richmond Kickers | 50 | (2) |
| 2006–2008 | Atlanta Silverbacks | 74 | (8) |
| 2009 | Charleston Battery | 28 | (2) |
| 2010 | Carolina RailHawks | 23 | (1) |
| * Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of September 22, 2010. † Appearances (Goals). |
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Matthew "Matt" Bobo (born January 6, 1977 in Des Moines, Iowa) is an American soccer player who last played for Carolina RailHawks in the USSF Division 2 Professional League.
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Bobo attended the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay where he played on the men’s soccer team in 1995 and 1996. In 1997, he transferred to Eastern Illinois University, where he was a First-Team All-Midwest and EIU's MVP as a senior.
In 1998, Hayes played for the Des Moines Menace in the USISL during the collegiate off season.[1] In 1999 and 2000, he spent the seasons with the Chicago Sockers of the USL Premier Development League, winning the 1999 and 2000 league championships. In 2001, he moved to the Chicago Fire Reserves where he was a first team All Star.
Bobo turned professional in 2001, and signed with the Milwaukee Rampage of the USL A-League. He remained with the Rampage through the 2002 season, winning the 2002 championship. In 2003, he moved to the Richmond Kickers. In February 2006, Jason Smith announced that Bobo was to join the Atlanta Silverbacks. He has said of his move, "I think that the Silverbacks have a great organization and I'm looking forward to being a part of it."[2]
After the insolvence from his club Atlanta Silverbacks joined on 24 March 2009 to Charleston Battery.[3]
Bobo signed with Carolina RailHawks in February 2010.[4] He was not listed on the club's roster for the 2011 season.[5]