Matt Bobo

Matthew "Matt" Bobo (born January 6, 1977, in Des Moines, Iowa) is an American soccer player who last played for Carolina RailHawks in the North American Soccer League.

Career

College and amateur

Bobo attended the University of Wisconsin–Green Bay where he played on the men's soccer team in 1995 and 1996. In 1997, he transferred to Eastern Illinois University, where he was a First-Team All-Midwest and EIU's MVP as a senior.

In 1998, Bobo played for the Des Moines Menace in the USISL during the collegiate off season. In 1999 and 2000, he spent the seasons with the Chicago Sockers of the USL Premier Development League, winning the 1999 and 2000 league championships. In 2001, he moved to the Chicago Fire Reserves where he was a first team All Star.

Professional

Bobo turned professional in 2001, and signed with the Milwaukee Rampage of the USL A-League. He remained with the Rampage through the 2002 season, winning the 2002 championship. In 2003, he moved to the Richmond Kickers. In February 2006, Jason Smith announced that Bobo was to join the Atlanta Silverbacks. He has said of his move, "I think that the Silverbacks have a great organization and I'm looking forward to being a part of it."

After the insolvence from his club Atlanta Silverbacks joined on 24 March 2009 to Charleston Battery.

Bobo signed with Carolina RailHawks in February 2010. He was not listed on the club's roster for the 2011 season.

Personal life Matt is married to former professional soccer player Krista Bobo (née Davey).