Sam Gleadle Explained

Sam Gleadle
Birth Date:20 March 1996
Birth Place:Chichester, England
Height:1.78m
Position:Winger
Currentclub:Louisville City
Clubnumber:20
Youthclubs1:Scottsdale 96 Blackhawks
Youthyears2:2013
Youthclubs2:Real Salt Lake
Collegeyears1:2014–2017
College1:New Mexico Lobos
Collegecaps1:70
Collegegoals1:5
Years1:2017
Clubs1:Albuquerque Sol
Caps1:13
Goals1:6
Years2:2018–2020
Clubs2:Reno 1868
Caps2:43
Goals2:7
Years3:2020
Clubs3:Minnesota United
Caps3:0
Goals3:0
Years4:2021
Clubs4:San Antonio FC
Caps4:22
Goals4:0
Years5:2022–2023
Clubs5:Monterey Bay
Caps5:54
Goals5:13
Years6:2024–
Clubs6:Louisville City
Caps6:0
Goals6:0
Club-Update:8 January 2024

Sam Gleadle (born 20 March 1996) is an English professional footballer who plays as a winger for USL Championship side Louisville City.

Early and personal life

Born in Chichester, England, Gleadle moved to the United States at the age of nine due to his father's job.[1]

Career

After playing at youth level for Scottsdale 96 Blackhawks and Real Salt Lake, and college soccer with the New Mexico Lobos,[2] Gleadle began his senior career in 2017 with Albuquerque Sol.[3]

Reno 1868

Gleadle began his professional career in 2018 with Reno 1868. Gleadle was released by Reno at the end of the 2018 season, having made 1 appearance for the club.[4] However, on 6 February 2019, Gleadle rejoined Reno for the 2019 season,[5] making his USL Championship debut the following month in a 2–2 draw with Orange County.[6]

Minnesota United

On 30 October 2020, following the USL Championship regular season, Gleadle joined MLS side Minnesota United ahead of their upcoming play-off fixtures.[7] He was released by Minnesota on 11 March 2021, ahead of their 2021 season.[8]

San Antonio FC

Gleadle signed with USL Championship side San Antonio FC on 6 April 2021.[9]

Monterey Bay FC

Gleadle signed with USL Championship side Monterey Bay on 23 February 2022, ahead of their inaugural season.[10] Gleadle was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4-2 loss to Phoenix Rising FC.[11] Gleadle scored his first goal for Monterey Bay on 21 May 2022, during a 2-0 victory over Louisville City FC.[12] Gleadle finished the season with eight goals, his highest total in a single season in his career. He shared Monterey Bay's 2022 Golden Boot award with teammate Chase Boone who also finished the season with eight goals. Gleadle was also named the season's Most Valuable Player, as voted by his teammates.[13]

Prior to the 2023 USL Championship season, Gleadle signed a multi-year contract with Monterey Bay FC that would see him stay at the club through at least the 2024 USL Championship season.[14]

Louisville City FC

In January 2024, Louisville City paid a transfer fee to Monterey Bay to have Gleadle join their club.[15] [16] He scored his first goal for Louisville on 9 June 2024, against North Carolina FC.[17]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational CupOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Albuquerque Sol2017[18] USL League Two1360000136
Reno 18682018USL Championship00200020
2019USL Championship2751010295
2020USL Championship1820020202
Total4373030497
Minnesota United2020MLS00000000
San Antonio2021USL Championship2500000250
Monterey Bay2022USL Championship2781000288
Career total10821403011521

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sam Gleadle: Playing football and getting your education paid for is incredible. 13 May 2018. 16 October 2018. English Players Abroad.
  2. Web site: Profile. 2 July 2015 . 16 October 2018. New Mexico Lobos.
  3. Web site: Profile. 16 October 2018. United Soccer Leagues.
  4. Web site: Reno 1868 FC announces roster moves ahead of 2019 season. 3 December 2018. 3 December 2018. Reno 1868 FC.
  5. Web site: RENO ADDS MIDFIELDER SAM GLEADLE TO ROSTER. Reno 1868 FC. 6 February 2019. 20 March 2019.
  6. Web site: RENO 1868 VS. ORANGE COUNTY SC 2 - 2. uk.soccerway.com. 9 March 2019. 20 March 2019.
  7. Web site: MNUFC Signs Sam Gleadle, Foster Langsdorf and Kevin Partida. | Minnesota United FC.
  8. Web site: Minnesota United release midfielder Sam Gleadle | MLSSoccer.com. www.mlssoccer.com.
  9. Web site: San Antonio FC Signs Sam Gleadle. USLChampionship com Staff. 6 April 2021. USL Championship.
  10. Web site: Monterey Bay Brings Aboard Sam Gleadle for Inaugural Season . 23 February 2022 .
  11. Web site: PHOENIX RISING VS. MONTEREY BAY 4 - 2. soccerway.com. 22 May 2022.
  12. Web site: Monterey Bay F.C. Upsets Louisville City FC 2-0 at Lynn Family Stadium. montereybayfc.com. 21 May 2022. 22 May 2022.
  13. Web site: Monterey Bay Football Club Announces End of Season Awards . 23 February 2023 . Monterey Bay Football Club USL Championship . en-US.
  14. Web site: Forward Sam Gleadle Re-Signs with Monterey Bay F.C. on Multi-Year Contract . 23 February 2023 . Monterey Bay Football Club USL Championship . en-US.
  15. Web site: LouCity acquires Gleadle in transfer with Monterey Bay . LouCity.com . . 8 January 2024.
  16. Web site: Vargo . Steven . MONTEREY BAY F.C. TRANSFERS SAM GLEADLE TO EASTERN CONFERENCE SIDE LOUISVILLE CITY FC . MontereyBayFC.com . . 8 January 2024.
  17. Web site: LouCity Keeps Rolling at Home: A 2-1 Win Over North Carolina FC . Martin . Jimmie . 9 June 2024 . bgsc.show . Bluegrass Soccer Cast . Louisville, KY . 28 July 2024 . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20240729024757/https://bgsc.show/loucity-keeps-rolling-at-home-a-2-1-win-over-north-carolina-fc/ . 29 July 2024.
  18. Web site: Albuquerque Sol F.C. - 2017 Regular Season - Roster - # - Sam Gleadle -. 29 October 2020. www.uslleaguetwo.com.