Matthew Horth

How Acquired:  Signed by the Revolution on January 25, 2013

A tall, physical target forward who also has a nose for goal in the area … has a track record of scoring goals at every level he’s played at … signed with the Revolution following training stints with the club in the fall of 2012 and January 2013 … played collegiately at local Gordon College (Wenham, Mass.) … also played with the Cape Cod Crusaders (PDL) while in college.

BEFORE MLS: Began his professional career in the North American Soccer League with the Atlanta Silverbacks … played two seasons (2011-2012), making 49 appearances … scored 18 goals combined in two seasons … had an eight-goal, one-assist effort as a rookie in 2011 … recorded 10 goals and added one assist in 2012.

COLLEGE: Played collegiately Gordon College in Wenham, Mass. … team captain … was a four-year starter … in 74 career appearances (72 starts), scored 36 goals and added 20 assists … a three-time All-New England honoree – including two first-team honors - and a two-time first-team all-conference performer … spent time with PDL clubs Cape Cod Crusaders (2008), Southern California Seahorses (2009) and Cleveland Internationals (2010) while in college.

PERSONAL:  Proposed to his fiancé, Jessica Figurido, on Jan. 1, 2013 … son of David and Marilyn Horth … has three brothers (Mike, Tim, Joe) and one sister (Mary Jane) … was a kinesiology major at Gordon College … favorite movies include Braveheart and Anchorman … a fan of Arsenal and Ohio State’s teams … also competed in golf and track and field (400 meters and one mile runs) in high school … favorite vacation spot is anywhere tropical with a beach, especially the Caribbean.