Matt Lampson

  • Years with club: 2018
  • Position: Goalkeeper
  • Nationality: American
  • Acquisition: Traded from Chicago Fire in January 2018

Matt Lampson is a veteran Major League Soccer (MLS) goalkeeper who joined Minnesota United FC for the 2018 season. Known for his experience, professionalism, and significant humanitarian work off the field, he was brought in to compete for the starting goalkeeper role during the club’s second MLS season.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS, 2018):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 9 (all starts)
  • MLS goals conceded (GA): 20
  • Shutouts: 0
  • Total minutes played: 810
  • Departure: His contract option was declined following the 2018 season.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):

  • MLS Humanitarian of the Year: Lampson is a three-time recipient of the prestigious MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year award (2016, 2018, and 2019) for his work with cancer patients and their families through his LampStrong Foundation. He is a Hodgkin’s lymphoma survivor himself.
  • MLS Cup Champion: Was part of the Columbus Crew SC squad that won the 2020 MLS Cup.
  • Homegrown Player: Began his professional career as a Homegrown Player for Columbus Crew SC in 2012.
  • High-Volume Starter: He had a standout 2017 season with Chicago Fire, starting 24 matches and recording 8 shutouts, which led to Minnesota trading for him.

Where is he now?:

  • After leaving Minnesota United and his final playing years with the LA Galaxy and Columbus Crew, Lampson retired from playing.
  • He began a career in coaching, joining the Houston Dash (NWSL) as an assistant coach and goalkeeper coach in May 2022.
  • His employment with the Houston Dash was terminated in early 2024 following an investigation by the NWSL and the club into professional boundary violations, which resulted in a suspension from the NWSL through the end of the 2024 season.