Position: Defender
Date of Birth: 3/12/1990
Home country: United States
Height: 6’0″
Weight: 180 lbs
Pronunciation: Matt BAY-ner
BIOGRAPHY
Bahner, 30, began his career with the University of Cincinnati from 2008-12 while also for USL PDL side Cincinnati Kings during the 2009-10 seasons, making 19 appearances. In 2012, the West Chester, Ohio native signed with the Michigan Bucks making 10 appearances with two goals before signing his first professional contract with Harrisburg City Islanders for two seasons, recording three goals across 52 appearances. After earning USL All-League First Team honors in 2014, Bahner moved to NASL side Jacksonville Armada FC for the 2015-16 seasons, playing under then-coach Mark Lowry during the 2016 season. Bahner made his return to USL playing two seasons with FC Cincinnati and the 2019 season with Saint Louis FC, recording a combined 63 appearances and one goal.
