Sam Matteson

Sam Matteson brings over 13 years of college and club coaching experience to the Boston Bolts, where he leads as MLS NEXT Academy Director. He currently serves as the Head Men’s Soccer Coach at Clark University, competing in the highly regarded NEWMAC Conference at the NCAA Division III level.

Matteson’s collegiate coaching career spans multiple divisions and prestigious programs, including time at the University of New Haven (Division I & II), Bridgewater State University (Division III), Bryant University (Division I), College of the Holy Cross (Division I), and MIT (Division III). His breadth of experience across varying levels of the collegiate game has equipped him with a deep understanding of player development and program building.

On the club side, Matteson has held several key leadership roles within the Boston Bolts, serving as ECNL Director, NAL Director, and MLS 2 Director. Under his guidance, Bolts teams have achieved notable success, including the 2024 NAL National Championship and back-to-back State Cup titles in 2022 and 2023.

Dedicated to fostering the next generation of talent, Matteson combines his college coaching expertise and club leadership to ensure Bolts players receive elite-level development opportunities both on and off the field.