Sam Gleadle (born 20 March 1996) is an English professional

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who plays as a winger for

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side Louisville City.

Early and personal life

Born in

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, England, Gleadle moved to the United States at the age of nine due to his father's job.

Career

After playing at youth level for Scottsdale 96 Blackhawks and

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, and college soccer with the

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, Gleadle began his senior career in 2017 with Albuquerque Sol.

Reno 1868

Gleadle began his professional career in 2018 with

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. Gleadle was released by Reno at the end of the 2018 season, having made 1 appearance for the club. However, on 6 February 2019, Gleadle rejoined Reno for the 2019 season, making his

debut the following month in a 2–2 draw with Orange County.

Minnesota United

On 30 October 2020, following the

regular season, Gleadle joined

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side

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ahead of their upcoming play-off fixtures. He was released by Minnesota on 11 March 2021, ahead of their 2021 season.

San Antonio FC

Gleadle signed with

side

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on 6 April 2021.

Monterey Bay FC

Gleadle signed with USL Championship side

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on 23 February 2022, ahead of their inaugural season. Gleadle was included in the starting 11 for Monterey Bay's inaugural match, a 4-2 loss to

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. Gleadle scored his first goal for Monterey Bay on 21 May 2022, during a 2-0 victory over

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. 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. Prior to the

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, 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.

Louisville City FC

In January 2024, Louisville City paid a transfer fee to Monterey Bay to have Gleadle join their club. He scored his first goal for Louisville on 9 June 2024, against

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Career statistics

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Gleadle, Sam 1996 births Living people English men's footballers Footballers from Chichester Men's association football wingers Real Salt Lake players New Mexico Lobos men's soccer players Albuquerque Sol FC players Reno 1868 FC players Minnesota United FC players San Antonio FC players Monterey Bay FC players Louisville City FC players USL Championship players USL League Two players English expatriate men's footballers Expatriate men's soccer players in the United States English expatriate sportspeople in the United States 21st-century English sportsmen