Real Eby

A former Gallaudet University sports star is trying his hand at pro soccer. Matthew Eby (pronounced EE-bee) plays for the Real Maryland Monarchs as a reserve defender. The Monarchs are on the third rung of the professional ranks and Eby is believed to be the only professional deaf soccer player in the US. He’s been deaf since birth and grew up in Lancaster, Pennsylvania. The Monarchs make their debut by hosting the Western Massachusetts Pioneers later today.