Joe Gallardo (soccer) explained

Joe Gallardo
Fullname:Joe Gallardo
Birth Date:1 January 1998
Birth Place:San Diego, California, United States
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Union Omaha
Clubnumber:7
Youthyears1:2012–2016
Youthclubs1:Monterrey
Youthyears2:2016–2017
Youthclubs2:Orlando City
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Orlando City B
Caps1:7
Goals1:0
Years2:2018
Clubs2:SIMA Águilas
Caps2:2
Goals2:0
Years3:2019
Clubs3:Richmond Kickers
Caps3:27
Goals3:7
Years4:2020
Clubs4:Real Monarchs
Caps4:1
Goals4:0
Years5:2021–2022
Clubs5:Querétaro
Caps5:14
Goals5:2
Years6:2022
Clubs6:UAT (loan)
Caps6:18
Goals6:0
Years7:2023–
Clubs7:Union Omaha
Caps7:30
Goals7:8
Nationalyears1:2013–2015
Nationalteam1:United States U17
Nationalcaps1:19
Nationalgoals1:14
Club-Update:October 18, 2023

Joe Gallardo (born January 1, 1998) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Union Omaha in USL League One.

Career

Gallardo was acquired by Orlando City B on January 25, 2017, after previously spending time with Monterrey's youth team.[1] [2] Gallardo was named to the USL League One All-League First Team.

Gallardo spent the 2019 season with Richmond Kickers where he led the club in goals. On December 5, 2019, Gallardo was transferred to USL Championship club Real Monarchs for an undisclosed transfer fee.[3] [4]

During the 2020 winter transfer window, Gallardo became a top target for multiple clubs in Mexico's top-flight. Eventually, Liga MX side Querétaro FC was able to secure the striker's signature on a multi-year contract. He made his debut during the Guardianes 2021 tournament.[5]

Gallardo was loaned to Liga de Expansión MX side Correcaminos UAT for the 2022 season. On 14 February 2023, he signed with Union Omaha, thus returning to USL League One.[6]

Personal

Born in the United States, Gallardo is of Mexican descent which makes him eligible to play for Mexico.[7]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Pro Prospects: Monterrey signs YNT striker - Club Soccer - Youth Soccer . topdrawersoccer.com . Advanced Sports Media . December 5, 2012 . May 29, 2020.
  2. Web site: Orlando City B Signs Academy Product Joe Gallardo . January 25, 2017 . orlandocitysc.com . Orlando City SC . May 29, 2020.
  3. Web site: Kickers Transfer Gallardo to Real Monarchs SLC . richmondkickers.com . Richmond Kickers . December 5, 2019 . May 29, 2020.
  4. Web site: Real Monarchs SLC Signs Joe Gallardo from Richmond Kickers . rsl.com . Real Monarchs . December 5, 2019 . May 29, 2020.
  5. Web site: Liga MX - RÉCORD - Partidos EN VIVO, Noticias, Resultados, Estadísticas y Posiciones.
  6. Web site: 2019 All-League midfielder makes return to League One. unionomaha.com. 14 February 2023.
  7. Web site: Is FIFA protecting or impeding Mexican-American players? . socceramerica.com . Soccer America . April 14, 2016 . May 29, 2020.