About Matt Hedges

Matthew James Hedges (born April 1, 1990) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a center-back for the Des Moines Menace of USL League Two.
Hedges has been one of the better defenders in MLS since 2014, landing on the MLS Best XI in 2015 and 2016, and winning the MLS Defender of the Year award in 2016.
Hedges also has five caps for the United States national team.