Bob Matteson

Education

Matteson attended Saint Mary"s High School where he played on the boy’s soccer team Matteson and his team mates went undefeated during the 1969-1970 season, winning the Missouri state high school championship. In 1970, he entered Saint Louis University, playing on the men’s soccer team until 1973.

At the time, Saint Louis was the dominant college soccer team, winning the 1970, 1972 and 1973 National Collegiate Athletic Association championship.

Matteson received individual recognition was a third team All American in 1971 and 1973. In addition to playing for his high school and collegiate teams, Matteson also played with Saint Louis Kutis South Carolina (U.S.) as a youth player from 1969 to 1974.

In 1971, Matteson was with Kutis when they won the United States. Amateur Cup.

Career

He spent four seasons in the North American Soccer League and earned two caps with the United States. national team Matteson signed with the Saint Louis Stars of the North American Soccer League in 1974. He played four seasons with the Stars, retiring from playing professionally in 1977.

Matteson earned two caps with the United States. national team, both in September 1974.

On September 5, he started in a 3-1 loss to Mexico. Dave Coskunian replaced him in the 84th minute.

Three days later, he again started in another loss, this time 1-0, to Mexico. He was replaced by Barry Barto.

Matteson currently coaches youth soccer in Saint Louis.

Matteson was inducted into the Saint Louis Soccer Hall Fame in 2007.

Achievements

• In 1971, Matteson was with Kutis when they won the United States. Amateur Cup.