Before SHU: Played four years of varsity soccer at St. Joseph high school...Served as team captain...Named to All-State and All-Conference teams...Member of Connecticut Post and New Haven Register All Star teams...Named to All-MAAC Rookie Team...Received Dean's List honors at Marist College. Personal: Matthew Mones. Born: 1/24/86. Parents: Wayne and Lynn Palazzo. Siblings: Megan and Marc Palazzo. Hobbies: Stamp Collecting. Favorite Teams: Chelsea FC. Favorite Athlete: Gennaro Gattuso. Favorite Book: Harry Potter. Favorite TV Show: Weeds. Favorite Movie: Neverending Story. Favorite Food: Everything.