Matthew Nocita (born April 24, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who last played as a defender for MLS side New York Red Bulls.
[3] In December 2016, it was announced that Nocita had committed to attending the United States Naval Academy.
[4] During his college career, Nocita made 59 appearances for the Midshipmen, scoring six goals and tallying two assists.
He earned numerous accolades for the Navy during his time at college, been named a three-time Patriot League Defensive Player of the Year, 2021 FCAC Defensive Player of the Year, and a two-time CoSIDA Academic All-American.
[5] Following his selection, Nocita was required to apply to delay his Navy service to allow him to play professional.