Pete Matevich


Pete Matevich was an American soccer player who earned four caps, scoring two goals, as a member of the soccer team|U.S. national team] in 1949.

Professional career

Matevich was a member of the Chicago Maroons of the North American [Soccer Football League]. In 1946, he was the league's second leading scorer behind Gil Heron with seven goals. After the league folded in the fall of 1947, he moved to Chicago Slovak of the National Soccer [League of Chicago].

National team

Matevich played earned his first cap with the U.S. national team in a June 19, 1949 loss to Scotland. He went on to play three qualifying games for the 1950 [FIFA World Cup]. He scored two goals in the last U.S. game, a 5–2 victory over Cuba. Despite that contribution, he was not selected for the World Cup roster.

International goals