University of Nevada Las Vegas

(2020-21 - Junior): Made six starts and seven total appearances...Registered one goal this season in a 2-0 victory at Dixie State (March 31).

(2019 - Sophomore - Richard Bland College): All-region first-team selection and team captain his sophomore season.

(2018 - Freshman - Lander): Played his first year of collegiate ball at Lander University where he helped them to a 16-2-3 record, the South East Regional championship and a spot in the NCAA Elite Eight.

High School: Center back for Hartlepool Sixth Form College's squad and served as the team captain, including for the designated ECFA National team ... Helped team to Anglo-Welsh Cup title and to the National Final Four ... Named the school's Athlete of the Year in 2018 while also earning Managers Player of the Year award.

Personal:  Matthew Paul Ridley ... Born in Hartlepool, England ... Son of Paul and Julie Ridley ... Has three brothers, Mark (33), James (29) and Joshua (28) ... Chose UNLV over Wright State and East Tennessee State ... Majoring in business management.