page_title: Matt Lampson
section_title: Professional
hierarchical_section_title: Matt Lampson / Career / Professional
caption_attribution_description: also pictured: Jonathan Campbell Taken at a U.S. Open Cup match between FC Cincinnati and Chicago Fire SC at Nippert Stadium in Cincinnati, Ohio on June 28, 2017.
context_page_description: Matt Lampson is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Columbus Crew SC in Major League Soccer.
context_section_description: 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 for the second consecutive season.
  In 2015 Lampson was loaned to USL side Pittsburgh Riverhounds for one game, a 2-1 loss at Charlotte on June 13. Was subsequently loaned to the Charlotte Independence for six games. Made his Independence debut against Saint Louis FC on July 4. Made seven saves against Louisville City FC in a 1-0 loss on July 11. Tallied four saves and earned the shutout in a 0-0 draw at Rochester on July 18. Had his second-straight shutout against FC Montreal on July 24. Took part in the Chipotle MLS Homegrown Game for the second consecutive year.
  On December 7, 2015 it was announced that Lampson's contract with Columbus had run out and that the club would not be renewing his contract. Lampson was eligible for the 2015 MLS Re-Entry draft but was not selected.
  Following a trial during preseason, Lampson signed with the Fire on February 26, 2016. Lampson appeared in the first nine matches of the season for the Men in Red, and set a club record shutout streak for 411 minutes from March 19 through April 16. Made a career-high nine saves against the Vancouver Whitecaps on May 11. Started all four games in the Fire's run to the semifinal round of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup. Blocked two shots during a penalty kick shootout in the fourth round match against Indy Eleven on June 15. On Nov. 3 was named MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year.
  On January 19, 2018, Lampson was traded by Chicago to Minnesota United FC. Lampson was released by Minnesota at the end of their 2018 season. Lampson earned the starting role in preseason and played the first nine games of the season for the Loons. On Nov. 8, Lampson was named 2018 MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year, becoming the only player in league history to win the award multiple times. 
  Lampson was selected by LA Galaxy in the second-round of the 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft on December 20, 2018. Lampson appeared in his first competitive match for the Galaxy on July 23 in the quarterfinal round of the Leagues Cup. After the Galaxy and Club Tijuana finished regulation at 2-2, Lampson saved three penalty kicks in the ensuing shootout to propel his side into the semifinal round. 
  Lampson was named MLS WORKS Humanitarian of the Year for the third time on Oct. 22.
  On Dec. 12, 2019, it was announced that Lampson would make his triumphant return to his hometown club, signing with Columbus Crew SC as a free agent.
caption: Lampson blocks a shot from FC Cincinnati's Corben Bone in the 2017 U.S. Open Cup.
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