Name: Matthew Nelson

Role: AR

Professional Debut: 
MLS [AR] – Columbus Crew vs Real Salt Lake (06/30/2012)

Honors:
MLS Cup Playoffs
MLS All-Star – 2016

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Career Stats:

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Assistant Referee

Year	Games
2023	24
2022	19
2021	24
2020	15
2019	22
2018	24
2017	22
2016	20
2015	16
2014	13
2013	12
2012	6
Total (to 12/31/23)	217

Fourth Official

Year	Games
2023	2
Total (to 12/31/23)	2

Assistant Video Assistant Referee

Year	Games
2023	0
2022	2
2021	7
2020	4
2019	1
2018	3
Total (to 12/31/23)	17

Note: These stats are for MLS regular-season games only.