Matt Lampson (born September 6, 1989) is an American football player who plays as a goalkeeper. Career Youth and College A team captain during his senior season, Lampson was the two-time MVP at St. Charles Preparatory School in 2006 and 2007, and was named to the 2007 All-Central Catholic League Team. The Hilliard, Ohio native helped the Crew Soccer Academy advance to the Academy National Finals in 2008. Lampson started on the Academy Great Lakes team and was a five-time Ohio South State Champion. After beginning his collegiate career at Northern Illinois University, Lampson transferred to Ohio State in 2009. He appeared in 56 career matches for the Buckeyes, posting a school record 0.86 goals against average and 24 shutouts, which ranks second on OSU's all-time list. From 2009 to 2011, Lampson earned numerous accolades including Co-Big Ten Freshman of the Year in 2009, Big Ten All-Freshman Team in 2009, All All-Big Ten First Team in 2010, All-Big Ten Second Team in 2009 and 2011, All-Big Ten Fall Academic Team in 2011, Academic All-Big Ten in 2011, and eight Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week honors. Professional Lampson became the second Homegrown signing in Columbus Crew history on December 15, 2011. During his rookie season in 2012, Lampson appeared in three matches, earning one start. Lampson made seven saves and recorded two wins on Aug 25 and Sept. 15. Lampson additionally appeared in the Crew's friendly against Stoke City and started the U.S. Open Cup match against the Dayton Dutch Lions on May 29. Lampson started 13 games in goal and compiled a 7-6-0 record with a 1.38 goals against average en route to five shutouts in 2013. Lampson started his first game of the season on July 7 against the Timbers and earned the shutouts in the 1–0 win. From Aug 3 through Oct 19, Lampson appeared in 12 consecutive games in goal, recording four or more saves in five straight matches. Lampson additionally appeared in one Open Cup game, a 2–1 win over the Dayton Dutch Lions on May 29. Named OhioHealth Humanitarian of the Year. In 2014, took part in the inaugural Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game, starting and featuring in the first half of a 0–0 draw against the Portland Timbers U-23s. Played the full 90 minutes of the Crew's international friendly against Crystal Palace FC on July 23. Named the OhioHealth Humanitarian of the Year