Matthew Real

Matthew Joseph Real (born July 10, 1999) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan from the Philadelphia Union of Major League Soccer.

Bethlehem Steel FC
Real signed an amateur deal to play with United Soccer League side Bethlehem Steel FC for their 2016 season. He had committed to play college soccer at Wake Forest University, before opting to sign a professional contract with Bethlehem Steel FC on January 17, 2017.

Philadelphia Union
Real signed a homegrown contract with Bethlehem Steel's MLS parent club Philadelphia Union on January 18, 2018. Real made his MLS debut in the Union's 3–0 loss to the Colorado Rapids on March 31, 2018. Putting forth a solid 75-minute performance, saving a goal on the line to keep the Rapids scoreless heading into the half. In September 2020, Real scored his first goal for the Union as a substitute in a 3–0 victory over New York Red Bulls.

In April 2024, Real joined USL Championship club Colorado Springs Switchbacks on loan for the 2024 season.

Personal life
Real was born in the United States to a Brazilian father and an Italian American mother.

Honors
Philadelphia Union
 * Supporters' Shield: 2020
 * MLS Cup runner-up: 2022

United States U20
 * CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2018