MLS San Jose Earthquakes

Earthquakes Sign Goalkeeper Matt Bersano

Published on March 13, 2017 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
San Jose Earthquakes News Release


SAN JOSE, Calif. - The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that the club has signed goalkeeper Matt Bersano to a multi-year contract.

Bersano, 24, joins San Jose after playing with Seattle Sounders 2 in 2016 and spending the 2017 preseason as a trialist with the Quakes.

"We are very excited to add a talented young player that has shown a strong interest in our organization," said Earthquakes general manager Jesse Fioranelli. "He will be a valuable addition to both San Jose and Reno 1868 FC this season."

Bersano began his collegiate career at Oregon State where he started 18 matches and recorded a 1.17 goals against average, which ranked fourth in school history, as a redshirt freshman in 2012. The Chandler, Ariz. native recorded four shutouts and 79 saves, earning him Pac-12 All-Academic Second Team honors.

In his sophomore season, Bersano set the school's single-season record with 101 saves and earned Pac-12 Second Team honors. In his third and final season with the Beavers, Bersano was selected Pac-12 Honorable Mention after starting 17 matches and recording 68 saves, allowing just 1.05 goals per game.

After the 2014 season, Bersano declined a contract with the USL's Real Monarchs, instead transferring to Penn State, where he earned a master's degree. In his lone season as a Nittany Lion, Bersano made 42 saves in 13 matches and recorded five shutouts.

Bersano spent his youth career with the Real Salt Lake AZ Academy.

Transaction: San Jose Earthquakes (MLS) - Earthquakes sign GK Matt Bersano.

Matt Bersano Position: Goalkeeper Height: 6-1 Weight: 185 Born: Sept. 10, 1992 in Chandler, Arizona Hometown: Tempe, Arizona Last Club: Seattle Sounders FC 2 College: Oregon State/Penn State Citizenship: United States

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