Chris Gloster

Christopher Gloster (born July 28, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Major League Soccer club New York City FC.

Chris Gloster
Gloster with the United States U20 in 2019
Personal information
Full name Christopher Gloster[1]
Date of birth (2000-07-28) July 28, 2000[2]
Place of birth Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Position(s) Defender[3]
Club information
Current team
 New York City FC
Number 16
Youth career
2007–2011 Montclair United
2011–2012 New Egypt Bohemians
2011–2013 FC Jersey Galacticos[4]
2013–2017 New York Red Bulls
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2016 New York Red Bulls II 1 (0)
2018–2019 Hannover 96 II 16 (0)
2019–2021 Jong PSV 21 (0)
2021– New York City FC 8 (1)
2021 → Sacramento Republic (loan) 2 (0)
2022– New York City FC II 1 (1)
National team
2016–2017 United States U17 39 (1)
2018 United States U19 3 (0)
2018–2019 United States U20 17 (0)
2019 United States U23 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of May 1, 2022

Club career

Gloster grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, where he attended Montclair High School.[5] He made his debut for Red Bull II against Orlando City B on August 13, 2016, in the 2016 USL season.[6] His appearance as a starter against Orlando City B made him the youngest American to start in a USL game at 16 years and 16 days.[7]

In March 2018, Gloster signed for German club Hannover after having trials at clubs in Germany.[8]

In April 2017, he was named in the United States team for the 2017 CONCACAF U-17 Championship. He played for the United States at the 2017 FIFA U-17 World Cup in India.

On August 9, 2019, Gloster joined Dutch side Jong PSV, the reserve team of PSV Eindhoven, on a three-year deal.[3]

New York City FC

On March 22, 2021, Gloster joined Major League Soccer club New York City FC, with his homegrown player rights being acquired from former club New York Red Bulls.[9]

On May 31, 2021, Gloster was loaned to USL Championship side Sacramento Republic.[10]

Career statistics
As of September 5, 2021
Club League Season League National Cup League Cup Continental Total
AppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
New York Red Bulls II United Soccer League 2016 10–––10
Hannover 96 II Regionalliga Nord 2018–19 160–––160
Jong PSV Eerste Divisie 2019–20 160–––160
New York City FC MLS 2021 3000–1040
Sacramento Republic FC USL Championship 2021 20–––20
Career total 380000010390

Honors

New York City FC

United States U20

Individual

References
  1. "FIFA U-20 World Cup Poland 2019: List of Players: USA" (PDF). FIFA. June 13, 2019. p. 24. Archived from the original (PDF) on February 6, 2020.
  2. http://www.uslsoccer.com/roster_players/13643491
  3. Chris Gloster joins PSV on a three-year deal from Hannover 96, psv.nl, August 9, 2019
  4. "Montclair-based youth soccer team finishes 2nd at New Jersey Cup". NorthJersey.com.
  5. Chris Gloster, TopDrawerSoccer.com. Accessed April 19, 2017.
  6. Chris Gloster at Soccerway
  7. youngest American to start in USL
  8. Uersfeld, Stephan (March 7, 2018). "Hannover sign U.S. youth international defender Chris Gloster". ESPN FC. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  9. "American defender Chris Gloster signs with New York City". USA Today. March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  10. "New York City FC Goalkeeper Luis Barraza and Defender Chris Gloster Join USL Championship Sides on Loan".


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