Mathew Wagner

Matt is a sports reporter for Stars and Stripes based in Kaiserslautern, Germany. A son of two career Air Force aircraft maintenance technicians, he previously worked at newspapers in northeast Ohio for 10 years and is a graduate of Ohio University’s E.W. Scripps School of Journalism.

wagner.mathew@stripes.com

Europe Scoreboard: April 25, 2025

Boise State junior Ashton Jeanty runs with the ball during a Nov. 29, 2024, game against Oregon State at Albertsons Stadium in Boise, Idaho. Jeanty, who began his football career at Naples High School in Italy, was selected No. 6 by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2026 NFL Draft on April 24, 2025, at Lambeau Field in Green Bay, Wis.

Jeanty is Raiders’ top pick in NFL draft

Kaiserslautern attacker Lola Wesseler controls a ball in the air between Wiesbaden defenders Jocelyn Browne, left, and Emily Arocan, right, during an April, 19, 2025, match at Wiesbaden High School in Wiesbaden, Germany.

Raiders sweep short-handed Warriors

Naples' Emerson Shorey gets a shot on goal past Black Forest Academy defender Lily Cox, on Saturday, April 19, 2025, in the Wildcats' 4-1 victory in Vicenza, Italy.

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Europe Scoreboard: April 19, 2025

Ramstein's Christian Roy tags Wiesbaden's Jonah Harvey during the first game of a doubleheader on April 12, 2025, at Southside Fitness Center on Ramstein Air Base, Germany.

Ramstein piles up runs — even when bats aren’t connecting

Royals trade no-hitters with Wiesbaden, but come out on top in both games of DODEA-Europe baseball doubleheader.

Europe Scoreboard: April 9, 2025

DODEA’s All-European selections for basketball and cheerleading.

SHAPE's Almudena Vijande Labrado tries for a goal as Vicenza's Kate Hunter defends on the first day of the DODEA-Europe soccer championships, May 20, 2019.

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Europe Scoreboard: March 29, 2025

Results from DODEA-Europe soccer teams in action March 28.

Risotto at Piemont Restaurant in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, is served with octopus, orange peels, basil and lemon foam. The meal costs 16.90 euros.

Panicked pick turns into perfect choice at Piemont

The Piemont Restaurant in Kirchheimbolanden, Germany, caught my eye due to its seafood and delicacies from the Piedmont region. Nothing was typical about my experience.

Stuttgart shortstop Hayden Foley grabs a throw from home plate while Kaiserslautern's Lucas Sullivan steals second base during the second game of a doubleheader on March 22, 2025, at Pulaski Park in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Raiders’ Bell finally gets the best of Panthers

Kaiserslautern senior pitches, hits his team to a doubleheader sweep of Stuttgart on Saturday for his first victories ever over the team from Bavaria.

Stuttgart's Cristian McGinnis dribbles around Lakenheath defender James Idems during a March 21, 2025, match at Stuttgart High School in Böblingen, Germany.

Panthers’ strong second halves doom Lancers

Stuttgart scores four goals in second half in 6-0 boys win over Lakenheath and four times after halftime in 7-1 girls victory.

Europe Scoreboard: March 22, 2025

Summaries from DODEA-Europe spring sports teams in action March 21-22.

Hohenfels' Emma Taylor runs forward after receiveing the baton from teammate Keaira Satchel during the girls sprint medley relay at a track and field meet on March 14, 2025, at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Europe Scoreboard: March 15, 2025

Results from the opening weekend of the DODEA-Europe spring sports season.

Ansbach's Okenie McLaughlin flies in the air during the boys long jump at a track and field meet on March 14, 2025, at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany.

Cougars hoping to carry on strong tradition in track’s field events

Juniors Greyson Strabala and Okenie McLaughin combine to win all three boys’ jumping events.

Wiesbaden’s Luke Jones leads the pack during the boys 1600 meter varsity run at the 2024 DODEA European Championships at Kaiserslautern High School in Kaiserslautern, Germany, on May 24, 2024, finishing with a time of 4:26.44.

Scores looking to join Jones, Goss as stars on the track

The DODEA-Europe season kicks off Friday with a large meet in Kaiserslautern, where all the top performers will converge in May for the season-ending championships.

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