Success Story

Matthew Henderson

Penn State

An academy player with Rangers FC, Matthew took the decision to switch to collegiate soccer and made the move to prestigious NCAA D1 Penn State University in 2021.

About Matthew

An academy player with Rangers FC, Matthew took the decision to switch to collegiate soccer and made the move to prestigious NCAA D1 Penn State University in 2021.

Penn State University

A member of the Big Ten Conference, Penn State University boasts one of the strongest athletic programs in the States with multi-million dollar investments across its many impressive sporting facilities. The Nittany Lions Football team attracts an average crowd of over 105,000 fans, while its men’s soccer program has won three Big Ten Men's Soccer Tournament championships, making it to 12 tournament finals.

Results

Following an impressive freshman season under Head Coach Jeff Cook, Matthew’s college career has grown from strength to strength, and he was made co-captain for the 2024 season in his junior year. He has been an ever-present in the Nittany Lions side, making 48 appearances and scoring four goals from the left back position, including two direct from corners.

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Meet Matthew

Following an impressive freshman season under Head Coach Jeff Cook, Matthew’s college career has grown from strength to strength, and he was made co-captain for the 2024 season in his junior year. He has been an ever-present in the Nittany Lions side, making 48 appearances and scoring four goals from the left back position, including two direct from corners.