What Preseason at the Pro Level Actually Looks Like!

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About Me
Name: Matt Sheldon
Age: 30
Height: 6' 0"
Weight: 170 lbs
Nationality: USA
Job: Professional Soccer Player
Current Team: Hartford Athletic
Current League: USL Championship (USA 2nd Tier)
Last Team: Charleston Battery
Previous Teams: FC Tulsa, Tulsa Roughnecks, Waterside Karori FC, Saint Louis FC, Orange County Blues, SG Kinzenbach
Position: RB/LB/RM
College: UC Davis (D1)

[@1310beth]

Can't imagine how tough it is to be a pro athlete and a parent to a new born at the same time. It must be so hard to leave Scarlett and Mimi but your work ethic sets a great example for your daughter to grow up around! And props to Mimi for being so strong and supportive!

[@kennethlawrence5941]

It’s about as difficult as every other grown person who has a job and a child. I can’t imagine why any of you think Matt is any different

[@1310beth]

@@kennethlawrence5941 Most people don't travel for work the way Matt does. Most people gone 40 - 50 hours a week for work and come home at night and have weekends off. Matt is going to be gone for 10 days for this trip and a few days at a time regularly during the season too.

[@messislaces176]

@@1310beth 100% correct, football is not your regular 9-5 job. Constantly spending time with the team, away weekends etc. Different lifestyle to most for sure.

[@btn1]

@@kennethlawrence5941He had to move out of state with a new born. That’s very uncommon and a very tiring and stressful situation.

[@kennethlawrence5941]

@@btn1 not at all uncommon but yes tiring and stressful. think military moms and dads who do it all the time. Better examples. he is s journeyman fullback that has had a decent career but produces excellent content for his vieweres

[@andrewtoutant3651]

Antoine Hoppenot was one our best players at DCFC last season. I was bummed he left for Hartford, but it’s cool I’ll still get to see him in the videos this season!!

[@josephpotter7776]

Debatable he was our best player. He will def be missed tho. Wonder if it was a money issue

[@certinho76]

There he is!!! Papa Sheldon. Look at him in that spiffy Hartford Athletic jumper. Looks good on you bro. Welcome to Hartford Athletic and Connecticut, the home the UConn Huskies and great basketball. Now that you are here, we can become great at soccer. I hope you, Barrera and the other veterans can get down to business and show the other guys how to train and win! God bless you and your adorable little family!

[@Justincrock10]

Nice to see you’re getting settled in with the new team

[@billytinajero5362]

With your resume man and your age your jump to the MLS needs to happen now! You’re a total professional idk what else you lack. There’s honestly some homegrown players that just don’t have it

[@roostguardian]

The hard truth is that those homegrown players know somebody or have connections Sheldon doesn't, football is a pay to play sport in the US and many parts of the world sadly

[@IGIvanrobles3251]

@@roostguardian totally agree I was watching the sounder vrs Colorado, and I was thinking Imagine if they would got players from Spain that haven't gone pro yet. The league would be much better.

[@robbiebalboa]

It also shows how tough it is and that it comes down to luck. But the OG’s know the set backs Matt gone through, a lot would have quit.

[@dansugardude2655]

That looks like the facilities owned and used by Oakwood Soccer Club. It’s amazing that you get to train on those very nice fields during your preseason! I have refereed youth academy games there as a matter of fact.

[@Diegoat224]

I love matt's consistency and discipline, such a motivation bruh. Much loe from 🇵🇷 ❤

[@mp9782]

Congrats, Matt! Looking forward to following the upcoming USL season for the first time as a newb football fan.

[@Sinner2aSaint]

LETSS GO MATT your gonna kill it this Season 💯

[@GreatSexyHerald]

From a father of two here (one is already 15 and the other is 12........yeah, you have no idea how fast they grow) you're in your way to be a TERRIFIC dad my man!! Also......can't wait to watch you play in this season dude, best of luck to U and the team!!

[@kenw7287]

Congrats on setting in at Hartford. I would love to see your head coach Tab Ramos on the podcast.

[@rlt4526]

yess pls, it would be really interesting to look at the pro game from a coach's perspective.

[@kylejacobson1502]

Hartford is my "local" team, living in Eastern, CT. Awesome to see you up here, looking forward more than ever to watch some Athletics games this upcoming season!

[@agemodeor4981]

Love you bro❤🙌🏽 I wish you, Mimi and Scarlett all the best!

[@brandontepan1170]

Matt congrats bro. I hope this season goes amazing and also congrats on your new addition to your family!!!

[@soundlysouth2962]

Congrats yall!! Youre probably here in FLA now, and yep! It's warm this week!! At least it is here in Jacksonville. Initial impressions of Tab??? So stoked for you three this season !!! 💥💥💥

[@rs2.7.0]

Love to see you back men hopefully everything went well❤

[@Notoriousssgaming]

Glad you found a team and the baby is doing great! Happy for you dude 🤝

[@The_Fitness_Vault]

This is really cool. I've been following your channel since 2017 and Hartford Athletic is my local team. I was so shocked when I saw you sign. Might have to come out to some games now!

[@themanorruns]

Love seeing the first vlog in HA colors! Excited to have you on board Matt, and seeing all the club legends alongside you's got me excited for the season (I'm one of the capos) Tulu does indeed have that rizz 😆

[@jeffortl4495]

That's nuts you're in Hartford! I'm about 15 minutes south in Middletown and have been following the channel for a couple years.. Small ass world. Good luck this season. I'll make an awkward Shelly sign and chirp you from the rail when it gets warmer out. And tab Ramos as the new manager too. Best of luck this yr

[@yvandelatte8426]

Great video ! Thx you’re the best Support from France

[@arlogrey5861]

Well done Sheldon. Cheers to a new chapter and more to come.

[@biomatrix8154]

Congrats on ur new club. There's the Rhode Island expansion team just up i95 coming online next year if u don't get renewed.

[@Rigomortus]

No way he plays in Hartford now. I went to one if they showcases! Crazy how he close to me now I’ve been watching him for a while

[@bachvutuyetvoi3789]

Really miss your videos on KZbin. When this is notified, I was surprised to learn that you joined Hartford. Thru this vid (u can film a lot inside training, that's great), I think this is a great team and things look promising. I'm planning for marriage next year, also thinking about babies. Watching you through the time in New Zealand, back to US, season after season, become a husband then a father really motivated me live my life better, in any stage. I commented like this maybe hundreds of times, but I'm so grateful for you. You are the best Matt. Let's go on to another season together. Always have your back. Greeting from Vietnam 🇻🇳

[@Rekon2005]

Good stuff Matt! All the best to the missus and the little one!

[@amandeepchohan1088]

Such a humble guy. God Bless You my man.

[@dantepolletta131]

As a CT resident myself I recommend Blue Back Square in West Hartford for a nice time out with the wife and some great food. Keep up the tough preseason training. Look forward to watching you play 💪

[@S0LAS]

Welcome to Hartford! Looking forward to seeing you play here

[@magamaga1827]

Welcome to the NorthEast! You're very lucky thus far. This has been one of the warmest winters on record. We've literally have had zero snowfall so far in the NYC area as far north as Westchester. Growing up playing competitive travel/youth soccer then HS and college (st john's u), we almost never were outdoors in February. Really not until early April at best. Enjoy it.

[@rdothoffman]

Been watching you for quite some time man, awesome to see you playing in my home city of Hartford CT! Looking forward to catching a few games and maybe meeting you as well 💪🏼

[@letsplaysoccer1338]

Congrats Brodie 🎉🎉🎉

[@sgrfootball9504]

I love Oakwood's new fields, super comfortable to play on and just a nice location. Love seeing you in New England and hope to watch one of your games soon !

[@gusbistolas2704]

Can't wait to see you play Matt living in CT and not too far from the stadium!!!

[@certinho76]

Same. I told him on here a few years ago to come play for us. The weather isn't great, but our fandom is!

[@austinking2396]

it's awesome seeing the dad life along with the soccer hahah yall are crushing it !!

[@aaron1069]

Good luck Matt!

[@traintwo]

Nice one Matt. Very good to see

[@erikmorales17]

Tulu is back 😂😂 the OGs remember

[@certinho76]

Yeah its cold/freezing now. Wait till summer when it's so damn humid. New England can be a land of extremes with regard to weather, but Spring and Autumn are beautiful.

[@jasong1370]

hey matt, get ready for the baby to take over the tv soon! congrats and thanks for the great content

[@austynbrinkley9863]

Enjoyed the video indeed 👏🏿

[@kevin-im1qj]

keep filming those training sessions like that please!!

[@deleonddl]

Love it bro 🤝

[@AntonioDiaz]

Good work🎉!! Keep it up!!! You’re a beast!

[@JP-xq7fo]

Excited to see what you bring to the Hartford community not just on the pitch!

[@ollienelson367]

Yes Matt love it

[@josephhoward4499]

Ive been playing pickup with joel in jersey for over a year. Love seeing him succeed and in the vid

[@brandontepan1170]

Brooo Joel is a beast I’ve been following his journey for so long I’m so happy for him

[@dickieelitetraining6769]

Congratulations dad welcome to the club happy for you guys blessings to your beautiful gorgeous family

[@alex7633]

Matt is back!!!

[@jafethellar3102]

We love you MATT

[@kondeywey426]

yes matt lets go

[@henrytheiling626]

Going to need anothe AG FG boot video. Difference in turf quality etc. how the turf? How all fields don’t go this way idk 🤷‍♂️

[@mikezAlright]

Definitely have to catch a home game. Just a trip across the sound.

[@colebarrett515]

Looking sharp Matt! 🔥🔥 lookin good

[@Emanuelinc-fy4hx]

Hey Matt! Have you tried the new Mizuno Alpha boots? Really great shoe honestly! The fit reminds me a lot of a more advance Vapor 11

[@semarod]

Who recorded the training session, that's awesome 🔥

[@smdg.]

finally back!

[@marcelocasqueira6765]

Best of luck to you Matt! God bless you and your family!

[@bestsoccertricks]

Wishing you all the best!

[@vincenteauger6969]

Can't wait to watch your games at Dilon

[@aidancann3359]

Matt the 🐐!

[@muke_10]

Best wishes matt!

[@renaldorichards9685]

Kyle is my fellow country man great to see him make it.

[@HandTigers21]

I never thought the goat Matt Sheldon would be training at my old academy club field 🐐

[@MbisonBalrog]

Oh wow, you are not too far from me in NYC. Have you tried a Ted's Steam cheese burgers yet? Maybe if I am up there this season, I will run into you in a Chipotle.

[@superrane]

Good luck in Hartford. How does the bad sleeping affect your fitness and performers?

[@christianflores2250]

Holy moly! A childhood teammate of mine is your teammate! I'll definitely go to one of the matches :)

[@estebans4870]

Bro haven’t watched your videos in like a while, and I see a lil baby I’m like, “Ayo what”

[@alfonsogonzalez7631]

gotta love how scarlet is in every scene now

[@raulblanariu626]

This is my dream life! (Somehow arround your life)

[@Karlmarkisak06]

Seems like a good place for you bro

[@vikingfn9111]

Happy ur at my local club 🎉

[@leroysanefast]

Love you

[@ahanj-f1k]

WIll be a great experience, very cool you get to play under Tab Ramos?

[@Michael-cb5nm]

Wonder if Matt will be lining up at centerback or right back…or maybe as a holding midfielder?

[@mahimwali3990]

how long does Matt plan on staying in CT? seems like he’s going to be there for a while 😅

[@MbisonBalrog]

And again, they set you up with nice comfy accomodations. Or did you have to find this yourself?

[@snowman9]

Never thought I would see my boy Connor in a Become Elite video. Lol

[@Break75]

It would be a dream to get pinned! You are really inspirational Matt!!! Good luck for the rest of the season.

[@ImTheEnderGamer]

Why would he pin this and why is it your dream to get pinned? 💀 seeking online validation is craaaazy

[@nasirspratt6260]

@@ImTheEnderGamer 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣

[@faraupnxt]

@@ImTheEnderGamer 😂

[@samrastagar8554]

@@ImTheEnderGamer😂😂😂

[@mantosh56]

Man if getting pinned is your LIFELONG DREAM...ya I feel sorry for u

[@chrisperia3920]

“You are gonna miss 1/4th of her life!” 🤣🤣🤣 By the way, you guys are doing great. When our kids were little, the house was a mess a lot!

[@luisriquelme3044]

Now I get why people like vlog videos so much

[@khushbakhtsarosh5815]

bro that house is genuinely that haunted house that comes in movies xD

[@totonkhan870]

Watching from India , I'm a doctor but love to play football until watch ur video thought I have to loose my passion but now I have change my mind

[@andr3wkhai]

Matt new boots😂

[@LA_ZONAST]

that number is so cool! #16

[@Garcia.234]

Hey matt i have a youtube channel by the name of elcompaadi where do you get your background music its great like the one in this video

[@crzxronaldo]

Perfect

[@Brixks512]

Tulu n matt reunited

[@johnphelan6600]

As an inspiring pro, how does moving around so much as USL contracts are only 1 year long. What does Mimi do for work? That shes able to in a way follow you to wherever you get signed.

[@roostguardian]

She probably does some freelance work from home.

[@sishd6743]

do you guys always sign 1 year contracts

[@kaiser24.]

Do you watch pursuit of wonder?

[@pontushagvall5379]

Is the placement of the tv an American thing? It’s so high up

[@prinecleslienabila]

😂🤣🤣

[@aronadonyi2292]

When does project mbappe start?

[@sulymandaura3437]

what is the average a pro gets paid

[@footcreations4406]

Should I do progressive overload for my leg muscles? (I'm 15 and I play as a leftback currently in the offseason)

[@roostguardian]

Invest in some ligament strengthening. Look up Kneesivertoesguy as a start.

[@linus3k]

Amazing video

[@stelios5556]

Hey matt all of us i think we need a 2023 yoga stretching for footballer mate

[@tahjairchristian4508]

Are you for real i lived in ct (waterbury) for 3 years, and as soon as i leave, he goes to ct ? I'm upset

[@nathanlehner3816]

Welcome to CT

[@cadenoneil7258]

If i had to wear my full keeper kit at training instead of a training top I would leave the club