Joe Gallardo at Club Queretaro

Joe Gallardo was interviewed when he was at the U15 camp with the USMNT in January

 

Scored two goals for Rayados in the Sub15 semifinals today

 

Called up by Richie Williams for u-17 team friendlies:

http://www.soccerbyives.net/2013/12/williams-roster-friendlies.html

 

Gallardo had a hat trick against England in the US's 5-1 win.

http://www.mlssoccer.com/news/artic...-friendlies-behind-joe-gallardo-hat-trick-bra

 

He looks pretty lively. At this level he is physically impressive (though not quite what I'd call a man among boys, so to speak -- he's only listed at 5' 7"), has good feet and is aggressive. Likes to take defenders on and has some moves -- not just a "try one cutback" guy, but also not a showman. Not sure he is a breakaway guy looking for through balls. As for a comparison -- I dunno, maybe Herculez Gomez?

 

Quick decision-making, usually recognizes good opportunities to go one-on-one. Very active in moving off the ball.

 

Called up to the US U17 squad for the Aegean Cup:

http://www.socceramerica.com/article/55833/us-under-17-mens-national-team-roster.html

 

This kid is on fire lately. Scoring huge goals against Brazil, England, Uruguay etc.

 

He's been doing this for so long now that I don't believe "on fire" the proper term, I think the proper term is "one really really really good striker".

He scores for fun down in Mexico.

 

He's had a phenomenal year. I saw him with the U15s a little over a year ago, and while he was impressive, I feel like he has improved immensely since that camp.

 

For what it's worth:

Joe Gallardo is making a great impact on the USA U-17 National Team and is playing professionally at the moment in Mexico, with offers coming in from all over England to play their in the EPL.​

http://www.soccernation.com/derek-a...ing-world-cup-quality-soccer-players-cms-4435

That article also breaks what I would call pretty big news, if true:

"The Nomads are pleased to announce that Joe Corona will represent the Nomads in World Cup 2014 in Brazil with Steve Cherundolo," says Mary Kaliff.​

 

What?! That is crazy if true. My question is, how would they know that is true?

 

They almost certainly would not, which is why I didn't post this more broadly. Even the preliminary 30-man roster is not due until mid-May. It very difficult for me to envision a scenario that would explain how the general manager of the La Jolla Nomads would know the names of two of our World Cup players months before the team has been selected. (Of course, it's not crazy that either or both of those guys might be on the team, or at least the provisional squad.)

With that said, I'm sure Ms. Kaliff is more connected than I am.

 

Who's May Kaliff and how does she know the future?

 

Along with Frankie Hejduk and the Farfan brothers.

 

Called to U-17 MNT camp from July 5-12 at U.S. Soccer’s National Training Center to determine rosters for concurrent August tournaments in Denmark and Mexico:
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/07/04/13/44/140704-u17-mnt-ntc-38-player-camp

 

Named to the roster for the U17 Copa Mexico de Naciones:

http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/07/22/13/56/140722-u17mnt-nordic-and-copa-rosters

 

Danny Barbir reporting bad news from the U17s................

Danny Barbir @DannyBarbir · 33m
Praying for my bro joe gallardo... Broke his leg today hope you have a fast recovery

 

Any confirmation on the broken leg? How bad is it? Updates?

 

Richie Williams Names 29 Players to U.S. U-17 Men’s National Team 2014 Fall Residency Roster
FORWARDS (9): Pierre Da Silva (New York Soccer Club; Port Chester, N.Y.), Lucas Del Rosario (Capital Area RailHawks – CASL; Durham, N.C.), Ronaldo Escudero (Pateadores; Placentia, Calif.), McKinze Gaines (Lonestar SC; Austin, Texas), Joe Gallardo (Monterrey; San Diego, Calif.), Lagos Kunga (DDYSC 98 Wolves Elite; Atlanta, Ga.), Eric Matzelevich (Bethesda-Olney; Washington, D.C.), Elijah Rice (Chicago Magic PSG; Highland Park, Ill.), Nick Taitague (Richmond United; Midlothian, Va.)
http://www.ussoccer.com/stories/2014/09/02/12/51/140902-u17-fall-residency-roster

 

Named to the US squad for the CONCACAF U17 qualifying tournament:

GK: William Pulisic (Richmond United/USA); Kevin Silva (Players Development Academy/USA)

DF: Tyler Adams (New York Red Bulls/USA); Hugo Arellano (LA Galaxy/USA); Daniel Barbir (West Bromwich Albion FC/ENG); Tanner Dieterich (Real Salt Lake Arizona/USA); John Nelson (Internationals Soccer Club/USA); Matthew Olosunde (New York Red Bulls/USA); Alexis Velela (San Diego Surf/USA)

MD: Eric Calvillo (Real SoCal/USA); Lucas de la Torre (Fulham FC/ENG); Thomas McCabe (Players Development Academy/USA); Christian Pulisic (Borussia Dortmund/GER); Alejandro Zendejas Saavedra (FC Dallas/USA)

FW: Pierre da Silva (Orlando City SC/USA); Orrin Gaines II (Lonestar SC/USA); Joe Gallardo Jr (Monterrey/MEX); Joshua Perez (unattached); Brandon Vazquez (Club Tijuana/MEX); Haji Wright (unattached)

 

@bungadiri -- Let's take him to YA Academy.

 

Interview from US U17 World Cup qualifying

Joe Gallardo Says U.S. U-17 Team Is Talented, Confident