Joe Gallardo (soccer)

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

Joe Gallardo
Personal information
Full name Joe Gallardo
Date of birth (1998-01-01) January 1, 1998
Place of birth San Diego, California, United States
Height 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Position(s) Forward
Team information
Current team
 Union Omaha
Number 11
Youth career
2012–2016 Monterrey
2016–2017 Orlando City
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2017 Orlando City B 7 (0)
2018 SIMA Águilas 2 (0)
2019 Richmond Kickers 27 (7)
2020 Real Monarchs 1 (0)
2021–2022 Querétaro 14 (2)
2022 → UAT (loan) 18 (0)
2023– Union Omaha 28 (5)
International career
2013–2015 United States U17 19 (14)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of October 18, 2023

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 Queretaro 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]

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


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