JULY 7, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
JAKOB GLESNES #5 - DEFENDER - PHILADELPHIA UNION
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Union's Jakob Glesnes, Revs' Carles Gil added to MLS All-Star roster Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes and New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil were added to the MLS All-Star roster by head coa...
Union's Jakob Glesnes, Revs' Carles Gil added to MLS All-Star roster Philadelphia Union defender Jakob Glesnes and New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil were added to the MLS All-Star roster by head coa...
JULY 7, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
The Union's Jakob Glesnes added to the MLS All-Star team It’s the second straight All-Star selection for Glesnes, who leads the Union this season in tackles, interceptions, long-range passes comple...
JULY 7, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM
Carles Gil, Jakob Glesnes added to 2023 MLS All-Star Team Roster | MLSSoccer.com New England Revolution midfielder Carles Gil and Philadelphia Union center back Jakob Glesnes have been added to the 2023 MLS All-Star Team...
JULY 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Nets rare goal Glesnes scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Inter Miami CF.
Impact Glesnes scored for the first time since 2021, netting a rare goal from his spot in central defense. The center-back offers very little going forward but has been part of one of the best defense's in the league more often than not. Glesnes sits on seven clean sheets in 19 appearances after keeping 16 in 2022 and 13 the year prior. Glesnes remains a major part of the starting XI moving forward with solid defensive volume week-to-week.
JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Keeps clean sheet in win Glesnes made two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-0 victory against CF Montreal.
Impact Glesnes once again defended solidly against Montreal, this time alongside Jack Elliott and Kai Wagner in the back-three, as the Union kept a fifth clean sheet in seven league matches since the start of May on Saturday.
JUNE 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Busy defensively versus DC United Glesnes created one chance, made four tackles (two won), five clearances one interception and two blocks and helped his side to keep a clean sheet during Wednesday's scoreless draw...
Impact Glesnses made a great partnership with Jack Elliott at the heart of the defense, putting up some nice fantasy numbers while prevailing over opposing forwards in most plays. With eight tackles and 12 clearances over his last three starts, the center-back will probably have his hands full during Saturday's home clash against New England, currently the second best team in the Eastern Conference.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Helps Union to clean sheet Glesnes blocked a shot, made two interceptions, three tackles (winning one) and four clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over New York Red Bulls.
Impact Glesnes helped the Union keep a clean sheet as a member of the team's back four on Saturday. The clean sheet was the second in ten appearances for the center back as he leads the Union in blocks, interceptions, and tackles through Saturday's match.
MAY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Attempts three tackles Glesnes registered three tackles (one won), two clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 1-0 loss against FC Cincinnati.
Impact Glesnes has completed 10 of the 14 tackles attempted, giving him a 71% successful tackles won rate. This also brings his average tackles a match to two. On top of this, the defender has totaled 28 clearances, giving him an average of four a game.
APRIL 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots in loss Glesnes took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Orlando City. He also made a block, a clearance and won one of two tackles in the mat...
Impact Glesnes was dangerous going forward from central defense on Saturday, but the Union still slumped to a second straight defeat and have now lost three of their first five MLS matches this season.
MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Extends contract with Philadelphia Glesnes has signed a three-year contract extension with the option to add another one with the Union, the club announced Tuesday.
Impact Glesnes has kept 35 clean sheets while tallying five goals and five assists across his 97 MLS appearances (95 starts) since joining Philadelphia in January 2020, and the 28-year-old reigning MLS Defender of the Year has now signed on to remain at the club through the 2025 campaign at least.
MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia Union extend 2022 MLS Defender of the Year Jakob Glesnes | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension Jakob Glesnes has committed his long-term future to the Philadelphia Union, with the club announcing Tues...
MARCH 21, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Offor, Quioto rally Montreal to 3-2 win over Philadelphia
Chinonso Offor scored the equalizer in the 90th minute and Romell Quioto drilled the winner in the eighth minute of stoppage time to rally CF Montreal to a 3-2 victory over the Phi...MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores own goal in win Glesnes scored an own goal, created one chance and made three clearances in Saturday's 4-1 win over Columbus.
Impact Glesnes scored the first goal of the game Saturday, however he scored it in his own net in the 28th minute. It was by no means the best start to his campaign, but he had a solid game outside of the mistake. He created one chance on the attack, and had a solid defensive game, helping his team allow just two shots on target. He made three clearances, one tackle and intercepted one pass in his full 90 minutes of action.
FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays every minute of league campaign Glesnes kept 16 clean sheets and recorded three assists in 37 MLS appearances (all starts) in central defense this season.
Impact Glesnes was the heart of the best defense in the league and he played every single minute as the Union finished with the joint-best record in the regular season and made it all the way to a penalty shootout in the MLS Cup Final. The 28-year-old was also named the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year.
DECEMBER 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist in playoff win Glesnes assisted a goal and won three of three tackles in Sunday's 3-1 victory against NYCFC in the Eastern Conference Final. He also made a block, two clearances and an intercepti...
Impact Glesnes set up Julian Carranza's equalizer against New York City on Sunday with a through ball, his third assist of the season. MLS's 2022 Defender of the Year will be ready for the Cup Final next weekend against Supporters' Shield winners LAFC, which scored 66 goals during the regular season.
OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Philadelphia's Blake, Glesnes earn MLS year-end awards
The Philadelphia Union’s Jakob Glesnes was named Major League Soccer’s Defender of the Year and teammate Andre Blake was named Goalkeeper of the YearOCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Philadelphia Union's Jakob Glesnes named 2022 MLS Defender of the Year | MLSSoccer.com There's a new top defender in town.
OCTOBER 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Makes eight clearances vs. Atlanta Glesnes made a block, two interceptions and eight clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United. He also took a shot in the match.
Impact Glesnes defended well Saturday to keep his eighth clean sheet of the season. With two games left, the Union should lock up the top seed in the East soon.
SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Second assist of season Glesnes had an assist while taking two off target shots, creating two chances, making three tackles (winning two) and seven clearances during Saturday's 1-0 win over Orlando.
Impact Glesnes set up Daniel Gazdag in the 39th minute assisting the match's lone goal. The assist was the second of the season for the defender while his two chances created tied for the team-high total in the win.
JULY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Gazdag, Blake help Union beat Orlando City 1-0
Andre Blake had his ninth shutout of the season, Daniel Gazdag scored a pivotal goal and the Philadelphia Union beat Orlando City 1-0JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Makes four tackles in draw Glesnes made four tackles (two won) while keeping a clean sheet during Sunday's scoreless draw with Columbus.
Impact Glesnes has made the fourth-most clearances of any player in MLS but his production has recently been restricted with one clean sheet in the last five matches. Coupled with a poor recent run in the attack (four goals scored in last five games), Glesnes could improve quite a bit from Sunday's game. Up next is a visit from D.C. United, which have scored the third-fewest goals in the league.
JULY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Three interceptions against Portland Glesnes made three interceptions in a 2-0 win against Portland Timbers on Sunday.
Impact Glesnes had a decent outing for the winning team. The 28-year-old made five clearances. Other than that, Glesnes also made three interceptions.
MAY 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Callender helps Inter Miami earn scoreless draw with Union
Drake Callender had seven saves to help Inter Miami gain a 0-0 draw with the Philadelphia UnionMAY 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Logs four interceptions Glesnes had two blocks, four interceptions and one tackle in the 2-0 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.
Impact While his side was offensively dominant, it took defense from Glesnes to stop San Jose from scoring. The defender has had a quiet season so far, but he has managed to intercept seven balls in only three appearances. Hopefully he will be able to add a few more to that total in the next match against New York City.
MARCH 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
