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Team Chicago Soccer Club

Matt Suggitt-Technical Director

Email: [email protected]

2022-2023 Teams

Matt Suggitt has built an international soccer reputation over the last 15 years that took root from his childhood dream. At the early age of 7, Matt was scouted by and subsequently joined the prestigious Leeds United Academy. There he found his first love - football. Matt’s character and soccer talent quickly developed at Leeds by being part of a world class Premier League academy system.

After leaving Leeds United Academy, Matt started to forge his soccer career at York City FC. While studying his FA Level 1 and 2 license coursework at York College he discovered his second love – coaching. Coach Matt was a natural coach and mentor and became one of the youngest coaches in UK history to achieve a UEFA B license. This led to him coaching all over the world including: Mexico City, Spain, New York City, Chicago, and London.

While living in Chicago, Matt coached at Lake Forest College and Illinois ODP, and was the DOC of a high school aged club in Cary, IL. While living in London, Matt worked as the Technical Director of Coerver West London. In late 2018, Matt and his family moved back to Chicago and he has continued to establish his reputation amongst high level athletes in Chicagoland.

These diverse and unique experiences created greater understanding of how culture influences each areas style of play. Matt’s keen insights and growth mindset have helped to develop best practices and ideas from around the world and gently integrating them into the US culture. Matt’s passion for the beautiful game is infectious and he is determined to keep igniting the flames in young players across the country.

Matt lives with his wife, Jenny and daughter, Archer in Wheaton, IL.

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