Matt Simon
Matt Simon has been covering sports since 2013. During his time at Long Beach State, he served as sports editor for the Daily 49er while completing his degree. Since then, he has reported extensively on athletics throughout Southern California for multiple publications. He also served as an assistant editor at The Maui News before joining The562.org as a correspondent. In 2025, he was brought on as an assistant editor.
http://the562.org

Related Articles

Screen Shot 2022 10 09 at 12.00.24 AM
Long Beach State Video Volleyball

VIDEO: Long Beach State vs. Cal State Northridge, NCAA Women’s Volleyball

JJ Fiddler

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State Volleyball is sponsored by Naples Island Car Wash. Visit NaplesIslandCarWash.comto learn more. The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2022-23 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.

2025 08 06 562 wsocl bsuvsusc 014
Long Beach State Soccer

Long Beach State Soccer Falls to USC in Exhibition

Matt Simon

It’s become customary for the Long Beach State women’s soccer team to open their non-conference schedule against top teams in the nation. That was no different Wednesday night as the Beach hosted No. 5 USC for an exhibition match at George Allen Field.  In the third installment of their season-opening exhibitions against USC, the Beach couldn’t […]

Dsc 0313a
Long Beach State Photos Volleyball

PHOTOS: Long Beach State vs. UC San Diego, Men’s Volleyball

Stephen Dachman

The562’s coverage of Long Beach State athletics for the 2024-25 season is sponsored by Marilyn Bohl.