Matthew Senanou

Position:
Defender
Height:
6-4
Weight:
214
Class:
Junior
Hometown:
Chicago, Ill.
High School:
Neuqua Valley

AWARDS AND ACCOLADES
MLS SuperDraft 2025 - 6th Overall Pick (Colorado Rapids)
2023-24 All-BIG EAST All-Academic Team

XAVIER
JUNIOR (2024)
Was taken as the sixth overall pick in the MLS SuperDraft 2025 by the Colorado Rapids, becoming the highest drafted player in program history... played and started in 16 matches... led the Musketeers in scoring with three goals... logged 1,276 minutes... scored in the 4-1 win vs Cal State Fullerton on Aug. 25... scored in the 2-0 win vs No. 2 Marshall on Aug. 29... scored in the 2-2 draw vs Bradley on Sept. 5... took 17 shots (eight shots on goal)... helped the defense post a 1.12 team goals against average, ranking ninth in single-season school history and 57th in the NCAA… helped the defense post seven shutouts, ranking tied for eighth in single-season school history and tied for 33rd in the NCAA.

SOPHOMORE (2023)
Played in 14 matches, making five starts... took four shots (one shot on goal)... logged 567 minutes... scored one goal... scored in the 1-1 draw at Villanova on Oct. 21... helped the defensive back line only allow 16 goals, ranking second in the BIG EAST and 20th in the NCAA...helped Xavier finish the year with a 0.83 goals against average, ranking second in the BIG EAST... the 0.83 goals against average ranks first in single-season school history... helped Xavier post nine shutouts, ranking tied for third in single-season school history... helped Xavier capture its first BIG EAST Championship and advance to the program's fifth NCAA Tournament (first appearance since 2014)... named to the BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

NORTH CAROLINA (2021-22)
Played at North Carolina from 2021-22… played in three matches during the 2021 season… made his first career start at UNCW on Sept. 29, logging a season-high 64 minutes… added two shots (one on goal) during the 2021 season… helped the Tar Heels post a 20-3-7 (6-6-4 ACC) record in two seasons with two NCAA Tournament Appearances… played for Sockers FC in high school.

UNC BIO

PERSONAL
Son of Philip Senanou... majoring in business analytics.