Matthew Ford (footballer)
{{short description|English footballer}}
{{Use dmy dates|date=March 2016}}
{{Use British English|date=March 2016}}
{{Infobox football biography
| name = Matthew Ford
| image =
| caption =
| fullname =
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|df=y|1973|4|23}}
| birth_place = Grimsby, England
| height =
| position = Midfielder
| collegeyears1 = 1991–1994
| college1 = Lock Haven Bald Eagles
| years1 = 1995–1996
| clubs1 = Delaware Wizards
| caps1 =
| goals1 =
| years2 = 1999–2000
| clubs2 = Hershey Wildcats
| caps2 = 45
| goals2 = 5
}}
Matthew Ford is an English retired footballer who played professionally in the USL A-League and was the 2006 USL Executive of the Year.
Player
Ford attended Lock Haven University of Pennsylvania, playing on the men's soccer team from 1991 to 1994.[http://www.golhu.com/sports/2011/3/2/MSOC_0302114352.aspx?id=72 Lockhaven men's soccer records] He graduated with a bachelor's degree in recreation. In 1995 and 1996, he played for the Delaware Wizards of the USISL.[https://www.courant.com/1995/06/17/injured-wolves-fall-to-delaware/ Injured Wolves Fall To Delaware] He returned to playing in 1998 with the Hershey Wildcats of the USL A-League. Ford retired from playing after the 2000 season.
Executive
In 1998, Ford became the Team Operations coordinator for the Hershey Wildcats. He was the 1998 A-League Operation's Director of the Year. In October 2000, he became the General Manager for the Wildcats.[http://www.uslfans.com/news/2000/news,2000,0199.shtml FORD NAMED WILDCATS NEW GM] In December 2001, Ford became the General Manager of the Sports and Entertainment Group which managed several sports operations in Hershey, including the Giant Center. In January 2006, Ford was hired as vice president of the Rochester Rhinos. He was named the 2006 USL Executive of the Year.[http://www.oursportscentral.com/services/releases/?id=3400433 Rhinos Matthew Ford receives Executive of the Year] In April 2008, Ford became the president of the Rhinos. In September 2009, the Rhinos fired Ford.[http://www.rbj.net/print_article.asp?aID=176811 Rhinos fire head coach, GM]
References
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Category:Delaware Wizards players
Category:English men's footballers
Category:English expatriate men's footballers
Category:Hershey Wildcats players
Category:Harrisburg Heat players
Category:USL Second Division players
Category:A-League (1995–2004) players
Category:USISL Select League players
Category:Men's association football midfielders
Category:English expatriate sportspeople in the United States
Category:Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States