Daniel Gagliardi Explained

Daniel Gagliardi
Birth Date:21 January 1997
Birth Place:Plantation, Florida, United States
Height:1.91 m
Currentclub:Miami FC
Clubnumber:12
Position:Goalkeeper
Youthyears1:–2014
Youthclubs1:Plantation SC
Youthyears2:2014–2015
Youthclubs2:Kendall SC
Collegeyears1:2015–2019
College1:FIU Panthers
Collegecaps1:34
Collegegoals1:0
Years1:2016
Clubs1:Storm FC
Caps1:3
Goals1:0
Years2:2017
Clubs2:SIMA Águilas
Caps2:1
Goals2:0
Years3:2018
Clubs3:Des Moines Menace
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2018
Clubs4:IMG Academy Bradenton
Caps4:4
Goals4:0
Years5:2020
Clubs5:Fort Lauderdale CF
Caps5:1
Goals5:0
Years6:2021
Clubs6:FC Tulsa
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Years7:2022
Clubs7:Syracuse Pulse
Caps7:12
Goals7:0
Years8:2024–
Clubs8:Miami FC
Caps8:6
Goals8:0
Pcupdate:April 17, 2024

Daniel Gagliardi (born January 21, 1997) is an American soccer player who plays as a goalkeeper for Miami FC in the USL Championship.

Career

Youth and college

Gagliardi played prep soccer at St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.[1] Gagliardi played club soccer with local side Plantation SC.[2] He also spent a single season with USSDA side Kendall Soccer Club, making 14 appearances during their 2014–15 season.[3]

Gagliardi played five years of college soccer at Florida International University, including a redshirted freshman season. During his time with the Panthers, Gagliardi made 34 appearances, and was named All-Conference USA Third Team in 2019.[1]

While at college, Gagliardi also played in the NPSL in 2016 with Storm FC,[4] and in 2017 and 2018, spent time with SIMA Águilas,[5] Des Moines Menace[6] and IMG Academy Bradenton[7] of the USL PDL.

Professional career

On January 9, 2020, Gagliardi was drafted 32nd overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft by Vancouver Whitecaps FC.[8] However, he did not sign with the club.

In February 2020, Gagliardi signed with USL League One side Fort Lauderdale CF ahead of their inaugural season.[9] He made his professional debut on October 24, 2020, starting in the final game of the season to Union Omaha, which ended in a 1–0 defeat for Fort Lauderdale.[10]

On January 19, 2021, Gagliardi signed with USL Championship side FC Tulsa.[11]

In May 2022, Gagliardi joined NISA side Syracuse Pulse.[12]

Gagliardi returned to South Florida in January 2024, signing with USL Championship club Miami FC.[13]

Personal

Gagliardi also holds Brazilian citizenship.[8]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Daniel Gagliardi - 2019 - Men's Soccer. FIU Athletics.
  2. Web site:
    1. 12 DANIEL GAGLIARDI - GOALKEEPER
    . www.fctulsa.com.
  3. Web site: U.S. Soccer Development Academy. www.ussoccerda.com.
  4. Web site: National Premier Soccer League. npsl.bonzidev.com.
  5. Web site: SIMA Aguilas - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Daniel Gagliardi -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  6. Web site: Menace Alumni. Des Moines Menace Soccer.
  7. Web site: IMG Academy Bradenton - 2018 Regular Season - Roster - # - Daniel Gagliardi -. www.uslleaguetwo.com.
  8. Web site: Whitecaps FC select FIU goalkeeper Daniel Gagliardi in the second round of the 2020 MLS SuperDraft | Vancouver Whitecaps. whitecapsfc.
  9. Web site: Fort Lauderdale CF Names Jason Kreis as Head Coach; Announces Full Technical Staff and Roster | Inter Miami CF. intermiamicf.
  10. Web site: Union Omaha vs. Fort Lauderdale CF - October 24, 2020 | USLLeagueOne.com. www.uslleagueone.com.
  11. Web site: FC Tulsa signs goalkeeper Daniel Gagliardi to the 2021 roster. F. C.. Tulsa. January 19, 2021. FC Tulsa: Oklahoma's Premier Pro Soccer Club.
  12. Web site: Player Details | National Independent Soccer Association. nisasoccer.com.
  13. Web site: Borer . Sarah . Miami FC signs South Florida Native Daniel Gagliardi . MiamiFC.com . . 24 January 2024.