Since June 2020, Matt has been a key component to the professionalism and standards of the Girls program. Within the past year, 7 goalkeepers have committed to play at the college level, the 2005 goalkeeper was selected to go the National Selection game, and the 2007 goalkeeper was selected to the United States Youth National Team. From a personal standpoint, Matt was selected as Assistant Coach for the ECNL National Selection game and was the W-League Assistant/Goalkeepers Coach. In his new role, Matt will be positioned to positively impact the development of the club’s goalkeepers and staff.
Charlotte Independence Soccer Club Promotes Matt Brown Director of Goalkeeping
CHARLOTTE, NC – February 17th, 2022 - Charlotte Independence Soccer Club (CISC) has named Matt Brown Director of Goalkeeping. As Director of Goalkeeping, Matt will be responsible for the oversight and development of boys and girls goalkeepers throughout the club. As the Girls Goalkeeping Director, Matt has made significant contributions to the culture of goalkeeping at the club and will only further build on that foundation.
“Matt is an excellent Goalkeeping Director, one of the finest in the country. His experience and professionalism will provide our club with continued success for our GK’s”, said Chief Executive Officer Thomas Finlay. “The structure he has created with promoting Coach Robyn and Coach Blake is a strong example of his analytical and leadership skills in molding the GK program”.
“I am extremely grateful and humbled for this tremendous opportunity to head the goalkeeping department at such a fantastic club. First, I want to thank the leadership at the club for investing in such a pivotal position in the game,” said Matt Brown. “As a staff, we have put in a lot of time and effort to really solidify the Goalkeeper program as one of the top programs in the country and will continue to do so. We will push the boundaries when it comes to goalkeeper development on and off the field.” With Matt’s promotion, Robyn Horner, newly appointed Head Coach of the Charlotte Independence USL W League team, will be the Girls Goalkeeping Director. Blake Ellis has been promoted as the Boys Goalkeeping Director.
“Robyn has been instrumental in the development of the girls goalkeeper program over the past two years. She brings passion and experience from all levels of play. This experience will allow her to relate to the girls on a different level. I am really looking forward to seeing her influence on the players within the program,” said Matt. On the appointment of Blake to lead the boys goalkeepers, Matt said, “Blake has played a huge role in the success of the program during his time with the club. He brings great energy and dedication to his coaching. His knowledge of the game gives him the ability to really educate all of the players he meets. I am extremely excited to have him in this role at the club and look forward to seeing him take the boys program to an even higher level.”
The strength and commitment of these leaders will solidify the CISC goalkeeper culture. Sharing in this appointment, are Matt’s wife Brittany and 4 children, Lydia (9), Lila (6), Liam (5) and Liza (3).
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