Matt Arnone finished his five-year playing career with the Lions in 2016 and joined the coaching staff soon after. While with the program, he was a top defender for a squad that one three OUA championships and two national titles. He also earned OUA West second-team all-star honours in his final season and was awarded the Charles Saundercook Memorial Trophy for exemplifying the qualities of perseverance, sportsmanship and enthusiasm for life.
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Arnone previously spent time with Toronto FC’s Academy team and signed a contract with the North Carolina FC U23 team after finshing with the Lions.
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