• First MLS game - vs FC Cincinnati, 7/12/23
PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE
2023: MLS: Appeared in one match this season...totaling 26 minutes played...made his professional debut against FC Cincinnati on July 12. Open Cup: Made his first appearance in the Open Cup on May 23 against FC Cincinnati. MLS NEXT Pro: Played and started in 15 matches...logged 1,245 minutes...recorded one goal...scored his first goal on August 13 against Columbus Crew 2.
2022: MLS: Did not appear in any MLS action. USL: Started and played in seven matches this season ... logged 406 minutes played ... made professional debut on August 31 against Hartford Athletic.
COLLEGE EXPERIENCE
Nocita was a four-year letterman at United States Naval Academy, where he made 59 starts for the college and logged 5,389 minutes. He was a three-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, 2021 FCAC Defensive Player of the Year, and a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American. Nocita scored six goals and added two assists over his four years.
ACQUIRED
The New York Red Bulls have signed defender Matt Nocita to an MLS contract through December 31, 2022, with club options for 2023, 2024, and 2025 on August 25, 2022.
