Schunk attended Woodrow Wilson High School, where he acquired his skills under the training of Don Juan Mercado.
[1] Schunk also played for the Los Angeles Legends in the USL Premier Development League[2] where he was a prolific goalscorer, netting 15 times in 27 games during his two years with the team.
He made his professional debut on April 7, 2009, in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against Los Angeles Galaxy.
[3] He made his MLS debut on June 6, 2009, as a late substitute in a game against Real Salt Lake.
[4] Schunk was also briefly sent on loan to USL Second Division club Real Maryland Monarchs in May 2009.