APRIL 18 • INQUIRER.COM
MATT REAL DEFENDER - NO TEAM
DEFENDER - NO TEAM
Union loan Matt Real to second-division team Colorado Springs Switchbacks A 24-year-old Drexel Hill native, Real grew up in the Union’s academy and has been a pro with the team since 2018. But he has never broken a...
Not much of an option for PHI Real made just five starts in 13 appearances for the Union for the 2023 season.
Impact Real spent most of the season as an unused sub with yet another disappointing campaign with Philly. He only recorded a goal on 10 crosses (three accurate) while also failing to score once for the team.
DECEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Real (ankle) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against New England.
Impact Having Real back would add some much-needed depth to the squad defensively, as he can play as a left-back or even center-back if needed. However, he's nothing more than a backup option, especially when Kai Wagner is fit and available. Real has made just 13 appearances and five starts in the 2023 season.
OCTOBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up ankle injury Real suffered an ankle injury during Wednesday's training session and his status to face New England on Saturday is uncertain, Joe Tansey of Bleacher Report reports.
Impact Real rolled his ankle in training, and it makes no sense for the Union to risk him in the season finale after they already clinched a playoff berth, especially if the starter at left-back, Kai Wagner, is available. Real has made just five starts across 13 appearances for the Union in 2023, racking up one assist and three shots.
OCTOBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against Montreal Real assisted a goal and won two of four tackles in Saturday's 3-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also made two blocks and a clearance in the match.
Impact Real set up Julian Carranza's opener Saturday for his first MLS assist since September 2020. He's now started four games this season mostly as the backup to Kai Wagner at left-back.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates two chances in start Real took a shot on target and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting KC. He also made three clearances, an interception and won one of one tackles in the matc...
Impact Real got his first start of the season Saturday filling in for Kai Wagner (hamstring) at left-back, and he was solid on both sides of the ball as his side kept a clean sheet against Kansas City.
APRIL 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Union re-sign homegrown defender Matt Real | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed The Philadelphia Union have re-signed homegrown defender Matt Real to a new contract through 2024 with an...
FEBRUARY 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Used sparingly by Philadelphia Real scored a goal and kept a clean sheet in nine MLS appearances (two starts) this season for the Union.
Impact Real doesn't get much playing time as the backup to Kai Wagner, but the 23-year-old is always an option at left-back whenever he's needed.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Makes rare start Real had one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), and one corner in Sunday's 4-0 win versus Toronto FC.
Impact Real made just his second start of the campaign in the regular season finale. The defender isn't much of an option in any fantasy formats, going as an unused substitute more often than not. Real remains a purely rotational option for the fifth consecutive year, though he could see time off the bench to help close out games in the MLS Cup Playoffs.
OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Union ride Gazdag's hat trick to 6-0 romp over Rapids
Dániel Gazdag netted a hat trick and the Philadelphia Union romped to a 6-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids, setting an MLS record of dominance in the processAUGUST 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Contract negotiations ongoing Real's contract has run out in Philadelphia, and he will become a free agent at the end of the year if no new deal is agreed upon.
Impact Real has tallied a goal and two assists in 30 MLS appearances with the Union after coming up through the academy, but the 22-year-old's usage decreased in 2021. He is in discussions with the club about a potential new contract, but he will enter free agency if nothing materializes.
DECEMBER 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia plays Columbus on defensive hot streak
Philadelphia faces Columbus on a defensive hot streak after giving up just eight goals over the past 10 gamesOCTOBER 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia takes on Chicago on defensive hot streak
Philadelphia hosts Chicago on a defensive hot streak after giving up only eight goals over the past 10 gamesOCTOBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 2, New England 1
OCTOBER 20, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 3, Cincinnati 0
OCTOBER 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto FC 2, Philadelphia 1
OCTOBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 3, Miami 0
SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 0, Cincinnati 0
SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 2, New England 1
SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Crew beat FC Cincinnati 3-0 for 5th straight shutout
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Union beat Red Bulls 3-0, spoiling Carnell's debut
Brenden Aaronson, Kacper Przybylko and Matthew Real scored to help the Philadelphia Union beat the New York Red Bulls 3-0 on Sunday nightSEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 3, New York Red Bulls 0
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Columbus 1, Philadelphia 0
SEPTEMBER 3, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 4, D.C. United 1
AUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia 3, Sporting Kansas City 1
JULY 31, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
