Canadian soccer player (born 2002)
Gabriele Simone Masi (born February 20, 2002) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia .
Early life
Masi played youth soccer with the Italian Canadian Sports Federation, Cliff Avenue United FC, Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC, and Mountain United FC before joining the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy in August 2019.[ 1] In addition, he also played with the British Columbia provincial team.[ 1]
University career
In January 2021, he committed to attend Simon Fraser University and play for the men's soccer team , beginning in the fall.[ 2] [ 3] On November 13, 2021, he scored his first university goal, in a victory over the Western Washington Vikings .[ 4] At the end of the season, he was named to the All-Great Northwest Athletic Conference First Team (being the only freshman named to the team), the D2 All-West Region Team, and was also named SFU's Freshman of the Year.[ 5] [ 6] [ 7]
Club career
In March 2022, Masi signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro .[ 8] [ 9] On March 26, 2022, he made his professional debut against Houston Dynamo 2 .[ 10] On April 24, 2022, he scored his first professional goal in a victory over Sporting Kansas City II .[ 11] His contract expired after the 2023 season,[ 12] and he began playing at the senior amateur level with Columbus FC Vancouver in the Vancouver Metro Soccer League .[ 13]
In February 2024, he signed with Italian Serie D club Pistoiese .[ 14] [ 15] He made his debut on February 18 in a 0-0 draw against Mezzolara .[ 16] [ 17]
In June 2024, he began playing with Burnaby FC in League1 British Columbia .[ 18]
Career statistics
As of June 16, 2024 [ 19]
References
^ a b McColl, Michael (March 19, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Two)" . Away from the Numbers .
^ "Simon Fraser Men's Soccer Adds two pieces" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs . January 13, 2021.
^ "Simone Masi Simon Fraser profile" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
^ Wong, Wilson (November 13, 2021). "SFU men's soccer seniors get super sendoff thanks to Connor Glennon's OT penalty kick" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
^ "Cheng named GNAC Newcomer of Year, 7 All-Conference selections" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs . November 16, 2021.
^ Frost, Steve (November 23, 2021). "Talisuna, Cheng and Masi named All-West Region" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
^ Frost, Steve (April 7, 2022). "SFU's best and brightest celebrated at 2022 Athletics Awards" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs .
^ "Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC . March 14, 2022.
^ "Simone Masi signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2" . Simon Fraser Red Leafs . March 15, 2022.
^ Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
^ Fossey, Maxim (April 24, 2022). "WFC2 capture second straight win with thrilling 4-1 victory over Sporting KC II at Swangard Stadium" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC .
^ "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2" . Vancouver Whitecaps FC . November 17, 2023.
^ McColl, Michael (December 8, 2023). "Rino's shock BB5 and top two draw as battle for VMSL Premier title heats up (with video highlights)" . Away from the Numbers .
^ "Ufficiale: arrivano Masi e Sabbar" [Official: Masi and Sabbar arrive]. US Pistoiese 1921 (in Italian). February 10, 2024.
^ Greco, Andrea (February 10, 2024). "Pistoiese, due nuovi arrivi: uno dalla Serie B e uno dagli USA" [Pistoiese, two new arrivals: one from Serie B and one from the USA]. Serie D 24 (in Italian).
^ Flori, Michele (February 21, 2024). "Dai Vancouver Whitecaps alla Pistoiese: Simone Masi si presenta" [From the Vancouver Whitecaps to the Pistoiese: Simone Masi introduces himself]. Pistoia Sport (in Italian).
^ Benesperi, Giada (February 21, 2024). "Masi: "Un club con una grande storia. Credo nella salvezza" " [Masi: "A club with a great history. I believe in salvation"]. TV Libera Pistoia (in Italian).
^ a b "Simone Masi L1BC Stats" . League1 British Columbia .
^ Simone Masi at Soccerway
^ "Simone Masi Stats" . Mondo Calciatori (in Italian).
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