In 2016, Matthew competed in the IberCup, an international tournament.[1] In July 2017, he joined C.F. Os Belenenses. His European Union passport makes him eligible to play for any European team.[3]
Personal life
He is originally from Newton, Massachusetts. His twin brother, Patrick Leal, is also a soccer player who plays for Venezia FC.[4] He is of Portuguese descent through his father and holds a Portuguese passport.[5]