Simone Masi

Simone Masi
Personal information
Full name Gabriele Simone Masi
Date of birth (2002-02-20) February 20, 2002 (age 22)
Place of birth Vancouver, British Columbia, Canada
Height 1.88 m (6 ft 2 in)
Position(s) Defender
Team information
Current team
 Burnaby FC
Youth career
Italian Canadian Sports Federation
Cliff Avenue United FC
Coquitlam Metro-Ford SC
Mountain United FC
2019–2021 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2021 Simon Fraser Athletics 16 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Whitecaps FC 2 26 (1)
2024 Pistoiese 7 (0)
2024– Burnaby FC 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of June 16, 2024

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]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Other Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Whitecaps FC 2 2023 MLS Next Pro 19 1 – – – 19 1
2024 7 0 – – – 7 0
Total 26 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 26 1
Pistoiese 2023–24[20] Serie D 7 0 – – – 7 0
Burnaby FC 2024[18] League1 British Columbia 2 0 – – – 1 0
Career total 35 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 35 1

References

  1. ^ a b McColl, Michael (March 19, 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part Two)". Away from the Numbers.
  2. ^ "Simon Fraser Men's Soccer Adds two pieces". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. January 13, 2021.
  3. ^ "Simone Masi Simon Fraser profile". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  4. ^ 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.
  5. ^ "Cheng named GNAC Newcomer of Year, 7 All-Conference selections". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. November 16, 2021.
  6. ^ Frost, Steve (November 23, 2021). "Talisuna, Cheng and Masi named All-West Region". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  7. ^ Frost, Steve (April 7, 2022). "SFU's best and brightest celebrated at 2022 Athletics Awards". Simon Fraser Red Leafs.
  8. ^ "Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. March 14, 2022.
  9. ^ "Simone Masi signs with Vancouver Whitecaps FC 2". Simon Fraser Red Leafs. March 15, 2022.
  10. ^ Fossey, Maxim (March 26, 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  11. ^ 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.
  12. ^ "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. November 17, 2023.
  13. ^ 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.
  14. ^ "Ufficiale: arrivano Masi e Sabbar" [Official: Masi and Sabbar arrive]. US Pistoiese 1921 (in Italian). February 10, 2024.
  15. ^ 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).
  16. ^ 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).
  17. ^ 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).
  18. ^ a b "Simone Masi L1BC Stats". League1 British Columbia.
  19. ^ Simone Masi at Soccerway
  20. ^ "Simone Masi Stats". Mondo Calciatori (in Italian).