Matthew Belluardo
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- Height:
- 6-4
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- Weight:
- 200
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- Hometown:
- Mahwah, N.J.
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- Position:
- D
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- Year:
- So.
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- High School:
- Mahwah
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- Major:
- Law - Undergraduate
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- Minor:
- Philosophy
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- g
- 6
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- a
- 1
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- pts
- 13
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- gw
- 4
Bio
CAREER HIGHS
Assists: 1, at University of New England, Oct. 18, 2023
Goals: 1, 11 times
Points: 3, at University of New England, Oct. 18, 2023
Shots: 5, vs. Salve Regina, Oct. 29, 2022
Point Streak: 3 games, Oct. 11-18, 2022
SOPHOMORE • 2023
All-CCC First-Team ... Started all 19 games ... Scored six games, good for a share of second on the team ... Netted four game winners ... Handed out one assist ... Took 23 shots, put 14 on target ... Started the season-opener, a 3-1 win at Emmanuel (Sept. 1) ... Scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 shutout over Salem State (Sept. 2) ... Played a role in the scoreless draw at Babson (Sept. 5) ... Netted one goal in the city clash at Emerson (Sept. 9) ... Logged one shot versus Framingham State (Sept. 12) ... Aided to the 4-0 CCC-opening shutout of Wentworth (Sept. 15) ... Helped blank Mass. Maritime, 4-0 (Sept. 19) ... Chipped in to the 4-1 win at Endicott (Sept. 23) ... Netted one goal in the 3-2 victory at MIT (Sept. 27) ... Had a hand in the 2-1 triumph at Hartford (Sept. 30) ... Played at Boston College (Oct. 2) ... Pitched in to the 1-1 draw with Nichols (Oct. 7) ... Competed at Western New England (Oct. 10) ... Registered one goal in the 5-1 triumph over Curry (Oct. 14) ... Provided one goal and one assist in the 2-0 shutout at University of New England (Oct. 18) ... Tallied one shot versus Gordon (Oct. 21) ... Aided to the scoreless draw at Roger Williams (Oct. 24) ... Scored the game-winning goal in a 1-0 CCC First-Round shutout of Endicott (Oct. 28) ... Played a role in the 2-2 CCC Semis tie at Western New England (Oct. 31).
FRESHMAN • 2022
Appeared in 15 games, started 13 ... Recorded 10 points on five goals, good for a share of second on the squad ... Took 21 shots, put 10 on target ... Made his collegiate debut in the season-opener, a 2-1 decision over Mitchell (Sept. 1) ... Contributed to the 1-0 shutout at Lasell (Sept. 21) ... Netted the game-winning goal in a 1-0 triumph over Endicott (Sept. 24) ... CCC Rookie of the Week (Sept. 26) ... Started the 3-03 shutout of MIT (Sept. 28) ... Competed against Roger Williams (Oct. 1) ... Played at No. 15 Babson (Oct. 4) ... Had a hand in the 4-0 triumph over the University of New England (Oct. 8) ... Registered one goal in the 4-0 win at Wentworth (Oct. 11) ... Potted the lone goal in a 1-1 draw at Curry (Oct. 14) ... Tallied one goal versus Western New England (Oct. 18) ... Chipped in to the 2-0 triumph at Gordon (Oct. 22) ... Contributed to the 1-1 tie at Salve Regina (Oct. 25) ... Played in the CCC Quarterfinals against Salve Regina (Oct. 29) ... Logged on goal in the 2-0 CCC Semifinals triumph at No. 23 Endicott (Nov. 2) ... Saw time in the CCC Championship at Roger Williams (Nov. 5).
ACADEMICS
College Sports Communicators Academic All-District in 2023 ... Three-time member of Suffolk's 4.0 Club (Fall 2022, Fall 2023, Spring 2024) ... Four-time AD Honor Roll selection (Fall 2022, Spring 2023, Fall 2023, Spring 2024).
BEFORE SUFFOLK • MAHWAH
Letterwinner at Mahwah.
| Overall | Conference | |
|---|---|---|
| Games | 19 | 8 |
| Games started | 19 | 8 |
| Goals | 6 | 2 |
| Assists | 1 | 1 |
| Points | 13 | 5 |
| Shots | 23 | 8 |
| Shot Pct | .261 | .250 |
| Penalty kicks | 0-0 | 0-0 |
| Game-winning goals | 4 | 2 |
Game Log - Scoring
| Date | Opponent | Score | gp | gs | g | a | pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | at Emmanuel (Mass.) | W, 3-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 2 | Salem St. | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 5 | at Babson | T, 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 9 | at Emerson | L, 3-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 12 | Framingham St. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 15 | Wentworth | W, 4-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | Mass. Maritime | W, 4-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | at Endicott | W, 4-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | at MIT | W, 3-2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Sep 30 | at Hartford | W, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 2 | at Boston College | L, 2-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 7 | Nichols | T, 1-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 10 | at Western New Eng. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 14 | Curry | W, 5-1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 18 | at U. of New England | W, 2-0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 3 |
| Oct 21 | Gordon | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | at Roger Williams | T, 0-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | Endicott | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Oct 31 | at Western New Eng. | T, 2-2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Game Log - Shooting
| Date | Opponent | Score | gp | sh | sh% | sog | sog% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | at Emmanuel (Mass.) | W, 3-1 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0 | .000 |
| Sep 2 | Salem St. | W, 1-0 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 1 | .500 |
| Sep 5 | at Babson | T, 0-0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Sep 9 | at Emerson | L, 3-1 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 2 | .667 |
| Sep 12 | Framingham St. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Sep 15 | Wentworth | W, 4-0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Sep 19 | Mass. Maritime | W, 4-0 | 1 | 2 | .000 | 0 | .000 |
| Sep 23 | at Endicott | W, 4-1 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Sep 27 | at MIT | W, 3-2 | 1 | 3 | .333 | 3 | 1.000 |
| Sep 30 | at Hartford | W, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Oct 2 | at Boston College | L, 2-0 | 1 | 0 | - | 0 | - |
| Oct 7 | Nichols | T, 1-1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Oct 10 | at Western New Eng. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Oct 14 | Curry | W, 5-1 | 1 | 2 | .500 | 1 | .500 |
| Oct 18 | at U. of New England | W, 2-0 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Oct 21 | Gordon | L, 2-1 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 |
| Oct 24 | at Roger Williams | T, 0-0 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 0 | .000 |
| Oct 28 | Endicott | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 1.000 | 1 | 1.000 |
| Oct 31 | at Western New Eng. | T, 2-2 | 1 | 1 | .000 | 1 | 1.000 |
Game Log - Misc.
| Date | Opponent | Score | gp | yc | rc | pk | gw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 1 | at Emmanuel (Mass.) | W, 3-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 2 | Salem St. | W, 1-0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Sep 5 | at Babson | T, 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 9 | at Emerson | L, 3-1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 12 | Framingham St. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 15 | Wentworth | W, 4-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 19 | Mass. Maritime | W, 4-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 23 | at Endicott | W, 4-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 27 | at MIT | W, 3-2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Sep 30 | at Hartford | W, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Oct 2 | at Boston College | L, 2-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Oct 7 | Nichols | T, 1-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Oct 10 | at Western New Eng. | L, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Oct 14 | Curry | W, 5-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Oct 18 | at U. of New England | W, 2-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Oct 21 | Gordon | L, 2-1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Oct 24 | at Roger Williams | T, 0-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Oct 28 | Endicott | W, 1-0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Oct 31 | at Western New Eng. | T, 2-2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Statistic | gp | gs | g | a | pts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 19 | 19 | 6 | 1 | 13 |
| Conference | 8 | 8 | 2 | 1 | 5 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 8 | 8 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| Away | 11 | 11 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Neutral | - | - | - | - | 0 |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 10 | 10 | 5 | 1 | 11 |
| Losses | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 2 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 10 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 6 |
| October | 9 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 7 |
| Statistic | gp | sh | sh% | sog | sog% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 19 | 23 | .261 | 14 | .609 |
| Conference | 8 | 8 | .250 | 5 | .625 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 8 | 11 | .273 | 6 | .545 |
| Away | 11 | 12 | .250 | 8 | .667 |
| Neutral | - | - | - | - | - |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 10 | 14 | .357 | 8 | .571 |
| Losses | 5 | 6 | .167 | 4 | .667 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 10 | 14 | .214 | 8 | .571 |
| October | 9 | 9 | .333 | 6 | .667 |
| Statistic | gp | yc | rc | pk | gw |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 19 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 4 |
| Conference | 8 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 2 |
| Exhibition | - | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | - |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 3 |
| Away | 11 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| Neutral | - | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | - |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 10 | 2 | 0 | 0-0 | 4 |
| Losses | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0-0 | 0 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0-0 | 1 |
| October | 9 | 0 | 0 | 0-0 | 3 |
| Statistic | gp | gs | g/g | a/g | pts/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 19 | 19 | .32 | .05 | .68 |
| Conference | 8 | 8 | .25 | .13 | .63 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 8 | 8 | .38 | .00 | .75 |
| Away | 11 | 11 | .27 | .09 | .64 |
| Neutral | - | - | - | - | - |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 10 | 10 | .50 | .10 | 1.10 |
| Losses | 5 | 5 | .20 | .00 | .40 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 10 | 10 | .30 | .00 | .60 |
| October | 9 | 9 | .33 | .11 | .78 |
| Statistic | gp | sh/g | sh%/g | sog/g | sog%/g |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Event | |||||
| Total | 19 | 1.21 | .261 | .74 | .609 |
| Conference | 8 | 1.00 | .250 | .63 | .625 |
| Exhibition | - | - | - | - | - |
| Location | |||||
| Home | 8 | 1.38 | .273 | .75 | .545 |
| Away | 11 | 1.09 | .250 | .73 | .667 |
| Neutral | - | - | - | - | - |
| Result | |||||
| Wins | 10 | 1.40 | .357 | .80 | .571 |
| Losses | 5 | 1.20 | .167 | .80 | .667 |
| Month | |||||
| September | 10 | 1.40 | .214 | .80 | .571 |
| October | 9 | 1.00 | .333 | .67 | .667 |
News mentions
Suffolk men’s soccer saw a record number of Rams pick up All-Conference distinction from the Commonwealth Coast Conference as the league office announced the 2023 awards Tuesday.
Suffolk men’s soccer continues its quest to capture the Commonwealth Coast Conference crown Tuesday, Oct. 31 when the fourth-seeded Rams make the trip to Springfield, Massachusetts for the conference semifinals at top-seed Western New England. Kick-off on Halloween is scheduled for 2 p.m.
A new season starts for Suffolk men's soccer Saturday as the fourth-seeded Rams welcome fifth-seed Endicott to James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, Oct. 28 for the CCC First-Round. Action is scheduled to begin at 11 a.m.
Matthew Belluardo lifted the fourth-seeded Suffolk men’s soccer team to a 1-0 CCC Quarterfinals victory over the fifth-seeded Endicott Gulls with a goal in the 86th minute Saturday afternoon at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
Suffolk men’s soccer has been waiting all season to avenge its 2022 CCC Championship loss and the Rams get their chance in the regular-season finale Tuesday, Oct. 24 when they visit Roger Williams for a 7 p.m. tilt.
Suffolk men’s soccer is back at the friendly turf of James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park Saturday, Oct. 21 for a 3 p.m. Commonwealth Coast Conference showdown with Gordon.
Suffolk men’s soccer poured in a pair of unanswered goals over a five-minute span in the second half and Xander Balog turned aside both shots he faced to shutout the University of New England, 2-0, Wednesday night in Commonwealth Coast Conference action at Barbara J. Hazard Field.
Suffolk men’s soccer reentered the win column in convincing fashion as it cruised past Curry, 5-1, Saturday afternoon at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park. Seven Rams provided a point in the Commonwealth Coast Conference victory.
Suffolk men’s soccer is set to host Curry in a Saturday, Oct. 14 showdown at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park at 12 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer returns to its home turn, James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park, for a Saturday, Oct. 7 Commonwealth Coast Conference affair with Nichols. The Breast Cancer Awareness contest has a 3 p.m. first kick.
On its longest win streak since 2006, Suffolk men’s soccer takes its talents to Newton Monday, Oct. 2 to face Boston College at 5:30 p.m. at the Newton Soccer Complex.
In the midst of a three-game road trip, Suffolk men’s soccer travels to Hartford Saturday, Sept. 30 for a 3 p.m. outing. Although the Rams and Hawks are both members of the CCC, Saturday’s action will not count towards either team’s conference records due to Hartford reclassifying as a Division III institution.
With 31 seconds remaining in regulation, Francisco Valck’s header off TJ Maselek’s throw-in broke up a tied game and sent Suffolk men’s soccer past MIT, 3-2, Wednesday at Roberts Field.
Suffolk men’s soccer returns to its Commonwealth Coast Conference calendar Saturday, Sept. 23 when it visits Endicott for an 11 a.m. league tilt.
Suffolk men’s soccer’s Francisco Valck earned Commonwealth Coast Conference (CCC) Rookie of the Week thanks to his contribution to the Rams’ 1-1-0 week, the league office announced.
Suffolk men’s soccer steps away from Commonwealth Coast Conference competition Tuesday, Sept. 19 when it welcomes Mass. Maritime to James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park for a 7 p.m. meeting.
Suffolk men’s soccer pulls the curtain back on its 2023 Commonwealth Coast Conference calendar Friday, Sept. 15 when Wentworth stops by James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park for a 4 p.m. clash.
Suffolk men’s soccer saw its season-opening unbeaten stretch come to an end Saturday afternoon as the Rams city rival Emerson took down the blue-and-gold, 3-1, in non-conference play at Rotch Field.
Suffolk men’s soccer rides its unbeaten streak into Saturday’s, Sept. 2 city clash with Boston Commons neighbor Emerson. First kick is set for 1 p.m.
It will be a battle between the unbeaten as Suffolk men’s soccer takes its talents to Babson Tuesday, Sept. 5. The non-conference clash with the Beavers is scheduled to start at 7 p.m.
Suffolk men’s soccer pulled the curtain back on its home schedule in cleansheet fashion as freshman keeper Nathan Harlow made five stops in his collegiate debut and Matthew Belluardo netted the lone goal of the Saturday afternoon non-conference clash at James A. Sartori Stadium at East Boston Memorial Park.
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