Mataeo Chandler Razario Bunbury (born June 13, 2005) is a professional soccer player. Born in the United States, he represented Canada at youth level. He plays as a forward.
Early life Bunbury began playing soccer at age three with Lakeville SC. In 2016, he joined the Sporting CP Youth Academy in Portugal. Later, he played for Minneapolis United SC, before joining the Minnesota United academy, leaving the club in 2020 when the academy ceased operating. Afterwards, he joined the Sporting Kansas City academy, playing for the club's Under-17 and Under-19 age groups. He became the third member of his family to join the organization, after his father Alex and older brother Teal previously played for the MLS side.
Club career
Sporting Kansas City II
On September 22, 2021, Bunbury signed a USL academy contract with USL Championship side Sporting Kansas City II, allowing him to retain his NCAA eligibility. He made his professional debut on September 24, 2021, appearing as an 85th-minute substitute during a 1–1 draw with FC Tulsa. After SKC II's move to MLS Next Pro for 2022, he signed another non-professional academy contract, Bunbury scored his first professional goal on April 3, 2022, against Minnesota United 2. In July 2022, Bunbury had departed Sporting Kansas City, after requesting a first-team contract, but being deemed unready by senior team coach Peter Vermes.
Birmingham Legion
Bunbury signed with USL Championship club Birmingham Legion FC on July 8, 2022. He made his debut the next day in a substitute appearance against the Charleston Battery. He scored his first goal on July 27, scoring a penalty kick against Loudoun United. Bunbury would make a return to MLS Next Pro on April 7, 2023, joining Columbus Crew 2 on loan.
Portland Timbers 2
Bunbry joined MLS Next Pro side Portland Timbers 2 on March 14, 2024. In November 2024, Bunbury signed a new one-year contract with Portland. He would be released at the end of the 2025 season.
Orange County In January 2026, Orange County SC announced they had signed Bunbury to a contract for the 2026 season.
International career Bunbury is eligible for both the United States and Canada.
In March 2019, he attended a camp with the United States U14 team.
In April 2022, Bunbury accepted a call-up to the Canadian Under-20 side for two friendly matches against Costa Rica. In July 2024, he was named to the 21-man squad for the 2024 CONCACAF U-20 Championship.
Career statistics
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsNational cupContinentalTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsSporting Kansas City II2021USL Championship70000000702022MLS Next Pro104000000104Total174000000174Birmingham Legion2022USL Championship131000000131Columbus Crew 2 (loan)2023MLS Next Pro184400000224Portland Timbers 22024MLS Next Pro2030010002132025276000000276Total479001000489Orange County SC2026USL Championship3100100041Career total981940200010419
Personal Mataeo is the son of former professional soccer player Alex Bunbury and the younger brother of fellow professional soccer player Teal Bunbury and actress Kylie Bunbury.
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