Christopher Gloster (born July 28, 2000) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a left-back for USL Championship club New Mexico United.

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 (age 24)[2]
Place of birth Montclair, New Jersey, United States
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)[3]
Position(s) Left-back[4]
Team information
Current team
New Mexico United
Number 3
Youth career
2007–2011 Montclair United
2011–2012 New Egypt Bohemians
2011–2013 FC Jersey Galacticos[5]
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 22 (0)
2021–2022 New York City FC 15 (1)
2021Sacramento Republic (loan) 2 (0)
2022 New York City FC II 5 (1)
2023 Atlanta United 2 7 (0)
2024– New Mexico United 29 (0)
International career
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)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of November 18, 2024

Club career

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Gloster grew up in Montclair, New Jersey, where he attended Montclair High School.[6] He made his debut for Red Bull II against Orlando City B on August 13, 2016, in the 2016 USL season.[7] 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.[8]

In March 2018, Gloster signed for German club Hannover after having trials at clubs in Germany.[9]

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.[4]

New York City FC

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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.[10]

On May 31, 2021, Gloster was loaned to USL Championship side Sacramento Republic.[11]

On February 17, 2023, NYCFC opted to buyout Gloster's contract with the club.[12]

New Mexico United

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Gloster joined USL Championship club New Mexico United on January 16, 2024.[13]

Career statistics

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Club

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As of 25 August 2024[7]
Club League Season League National cup League cup Continental Total
Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
New York Red Bulls II United Soccer League 2016 1 0 1 0
Hannover 96 II Regionalliga Nord 2018–19 16 0 16 0
Jong PSV Eerste Divisie 2019–20 16 0 16 0
Eerste Divisie 2020–21 6 0 6 0
Total 22 0 22 0
New York City FC MLS 2021 4 0 1[a] 0 5 0
MLS 2022 11 1 2 0 2[b] 0 15 1
Total 15 1 2 0 3 0 20 1
Sacramento Republic FC USL Championship 2021 2 0 2 0
New York City FC II MLS Next Pro 2022 5 1 5 1
Atlanta United II MLS Next Pro 2023 7 0 7 0
New Mexico United USL Championship 2024 20 0 3 0 23 0
Career total 92 2 5 0 0 0 3 0 66 2
  1. ^ Appearance(s) in Leagues Cup
  2. ^ Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League

Honors

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New York City FC

United States U20

Individual

References

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  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. ^ "SportsEngine | Sign In Step 1". user.sportngin.com.
  3. ^ "Chris Gloster". New York City FC. Archived from the original on August 20, 2022. Retrieved August 20, 2022.
  4. ^ a b Chris Gloster joins PSV on a three-year deal from Hannover 96, psv.nl, August 9, 2019
  5. ^ "Montclair-based youth soccer team finishes 2nd at New Jersey Cup". NorthJersey.com. Archived from the original on April 19, 2017. Retrieved April 18, 2017.
  6. ^ Chris Gloster, TopDrawerSoccer.com. Accessed April 19, 2017.
  7. ^ a b Chris Gloster at Soccerway
  8. ^ "Atlanta United can't count!". Once A Metro. September 13, 2016.
  9. ^ Uersfeld, Stephan (March 7, 2018). "Hannover sign U.S. youth international defender Chris Gloster". ESPN FC. Retrieved March 7, 2018.
  10. ^ "American defender Chris Gloster signs with New York City". USA Today. March 22, 2021. Retrieved March 22, 2021.
  11. ^ FC, New York City. "New York City FC Goalkeeper Luis Barraza and Defender Chris Gloster Join USL Championship Sides On Loan". New York City FC.
  12. ^ FC, New York City. "New York City Football Club Exercises Offseason Buyout on Defender Chris Gloster". New York City FC.
  13. ^ "NEW MEXICO UNITED ANNOUNCES SIGNING OF CHRIS GLOSTER". NewMexicoUtd.com. New Mexico United. Retrieved January 16, 2024.
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