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2010 Men's Soccer Roster

23 Matt Ernst

  • Position Midfielder
  • Height 6-2
  • Weight 155
  • Class Senior
  • Hometown West Hempstead, N.Y.
  • Highschool Chaminade

Biography

2009: Ernst developed into a solid offensive player during his junior season, netting a pair of goals in 18 appearances. He was awarded 10 starts during the year which included eight straight nods from September 15 through October 19. He also was in the opening lineup against in the season finale against Canisius College as well as the MAAC tournament match up against Loyola College. He scored his first collegiate points with a goal in the 2-1 loss to Towson University, coming off the bench to record the goal. He also netted the game-winning goal as a starter in a 1-0 win over St. Francis College (N.Y.).  He finished the year as one of the team’s most accurate shooters as five of his six attempts were on goal (.833).  

2008
: Ernst made an appearance in each of the last five regular season games, beginning with a home game against Loyola on October 26. The midfielder played in seven total games with a near split of three home appearances and four appearances on the road. He bolstered the midfield by coming off the bench each game in which he played, which included both games in Florida (Florida International and Florida Gulf Coast). He took one shot during the season, making an attempt in the Florida Gulf Coast outing.

2007
: Ernst played in the final two regular-season games, gaining entry against Marist and Iona. He made his debut on October 5 against Manhattan College, a 3-0 win by the Stags. Ernst contributed mostly as a midfielder during the 2007 campaign, a role which he should hold again in 2008. 

Before Fairfield
: Ernst played an instrumental role in Chaminade High School’s successful playoff run in 2006. He set a school record by scoring three goals in the 2006 playoffs. He was Chaminade’s team captain as a senior. Ernst capped his final season at Chaminade High School by securing All-League, All-Long Island, and All-State accolades. Ernst has the ability to make an impact on the Stags soccer program, especially from the midfield position.

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