Position: Forward
Birthdate: March 20, 1996
Hometown: Chichester, United Kingdom
Height: 5-foot-10
Pronunciation: Sam Gleadle
Previous team: Monterey Bay FC
2025: Gleadle returns for a second season in Louisville.
Last Season: The club completed a transfer with Monterey Bay FC to acquire the versatile defender. In and out due to injury, Gleadle still added three goals and three assists.
Highlights in Purple: Gleadle scored for LouCity in his first match against his former club, helping his new team win.
Before Louisville City: Born in England, Gleadle moved with his family to the United States at a young age. He played collegiately at New Mexico before stints professionally at Reno 1868 FC (2018-20) and San Antonio FC (2021). Having signed with Monterey Bay for its inaugural season, Gleadle experienced a breakout 2022 campaign. He scored a career-high eight goals — including one at Lynn Family Stadium in a victory over LouCity — adding three assists, 23 chances created and 18 interceptions.
