Matthew Popeck
Attending Sherwood High School, Matt Popeck served as a two-time captain (2016, 2017) while being honored as an All-American in 2016. He earned 1st team All-County honors twice (2015, 2016) before missing his senior season due to a foot injury.
Before attending Saint Joseph’s University (PA), Matt took a gap year and lived in Ashkelon, Israel during the 2017-18 school year. While training with the Israel Men’s National Team for the 2018 World Lacrosse Championships hosted in Netanya, Israel, he coached youth lacrosse across the Southern District of Israel.
Matt spent five years at Saint Joseph’s, earning an undergraduate degree in entertainment marketing and communications, as well as a graduate degree in marketing and leadership. During his time on campus, Matt played multiple positions across the defensive end of the field and was an integral part of the transition unit for the Hawks.
The five-year span concluded with a 2022 Northeastern Conference Championship and NCAA Tournament appearance, three Northeastern Conference (NEC) Academic Honor Roll selections alongside a selection to the 2023 Atlantic-10 Conference All-Academic team.
Since his involvement began in 2015 with Israel Lacrosse, Matt has participated in the 2018 and 2023 World Lacrosse Championships, 2022 World Games, and 2024 World Box Lacrosse Championships. He looks to continue being a part of rosters moving forward, with the ultimate goal of competing in the 2028 Summer Olympics.
