JON GALLAGHER NEWS

Finishes with 32 appearances Gallagher recorded 30 starts in 32 appearances during the 2024 season.

Impact Gallagher only missed a few matches for Austin this season, recording 32 games while starting 30 of them. He scored three goals with two assists while recording 85 crosses (30 accurate), 48 clearances and 41 tackles. He also completed his fourth full campaign with ATX, as he is set to enter another year of his four year contract.

NOVEMBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assist Saturday Gallagher assisted once to go with two shots (one on goal), four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Gallagher saw a rare assist from the defense Saturday, assisting on Jader Obrian's goal in the 82nd minute for his first since March 31. He now has two assists on the season, now having five goal contributions on the season. He also added four crosses, reaching that mark for a second appearance in a row.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Slots home goal in victory Gallagher scored one goal to go with four shots (two on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Gallagher found himself in a one-on-one situation with the keeper after a long cross-field ball sent him through on net unencumbered. The goal marked the second successive match in which Gallagher has scored and his third goal on the season through 24 appearances (23 starts). Gallagher will now set his sights on a new career-best mark for goals in a season as he attempts to exceed the five goals he scored over 34 appearances (31 starts) during the 2023 campaign.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Osman Bukari and Jon Gallagher each score a goal, Austin beats Nashville 2-0

Osman Bukari and Jon Gallagher each scored a goal and Austin FC beat Nashville SC 2-0 to snap a three-game winless streak

AUGUST 25 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Scores equalizing goal from bench Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.

Impact Gallagher came onto the field just after Charlotte took the lead and, in the 80th minute, connected with Diego Rubio to score the equalizer. This was the only game this season that the fullback hadn't started when he was available, and it was only his second goal of the season and his second shot on target. He also made an impact from the bench, taking three crosses and creating two chances.

JULY 21 • ROTOWIRE

Jon Gallagher scores late to rally Austin to 2-2 draw with Charlotte

Defender Jon Gallagher scored late in the second half and Austin FC rallied for a 2-2 draw with Charlotte FC

JULY 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jon Gallagher scores late as Austin FC earns draw with Charlotte FC Austin FC’s Jon Gallagher came off the bench to produce the equalizer in the 80th minute as the homestanding Verde came from behind to forge...

JULY 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Launches five crosses Gallagher registered five crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 win versus New York City FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact Gallagher has been able to record 18 crosses in the last six matches to up his average per game to 2.4. He also has a goal and an assist on the season while starting all 20 games for Austin.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Makes two crosses Gallagher had two crosses (one accurate) and two tackles in Saturday's 5-1 loss against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Gallagher was back on the pitch after missing the last two matches with a groin injury. He's started all 15 matches for Austin, scoring and assisting once while totaling 33 crosses (14 accurate), 23 tackles (19 won) and 28 clearances.

JUNE 5 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Gallagher (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Gallagher is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match after overcoming a groin issue. The defender is now available for the start at right-back, where he should be a good bet to go the full 90 if he's truly back to full fitness.

JUNE 1 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable once again Gallagher is questionable for Saturday's game against San Jose due to an adductor injury.

Impact Gallagher is listed as questionable for this game, and his absence would represent a huge blow for Austin since he's started in each game for the Verdes, going the full 90 in all but two of his appearances. He has one goal and one assist across 14 appearances.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Leads Austin in tackles, clearances Gallagher took an off target shot, crossed three times (two accurate), made five tackles (winning three) and two clearances during Wednesday's 1-0 win over Houston.

Impact Gallagher was a part of the Austin back four that kept a clean sheet Wednesday, leading the team in tackles and clearances. The fullback has played a role on both sides of the ball with 12 crosses and seven tackles over his last three matches, but doesn't have a goal involvement since March.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles in loss Gallagher generated two crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus St. Louis City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 67th minute.

Impact Gallagher didn't manage to get much done during Sunday's clash, with his most productive actions coming when he was fouled. All-in-all it was a tough match for both Austin full-backs, as St. Louis controlled the match and rarely gave them chances to get forward. Gallagher has some offensive upside, but he will need to start linking up with the attack to recognize those chances in the coming matches.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Provides assist in win Gallagher assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Gallagher notched his first assist of the season as he set up Julio Cascante in the 54th minute of the match. Additionally, the right-back set a new season-high with three crosses delivered.

APRIL 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Gallagher has his first goal of the 2024 MLS season. The right-back's logged five goals during 2023. However, all of them were recorded from February to June, meaning Gallagher went more than nine months since tallying his last goal.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in season openers Gallagher has started in both of Austin FC's matches so far this season.

Impact Gallagher looks set to hold the starting spot once again, as after getting the start in 31 matches his last season, he has now started in both of the club's contests to open the season. The defender has been decent in the defense so far this campaign, registering six tackles and nine clearances. However, he has not been too active in the attack despite being one of the club's better two-way players, as he only has registered two crosses, zero chances created and zero goal contributions after compiling 102, 24 and nine last season.

MARCH 8 • ROTOWIRE

Earns top job Gallagher scored five times and assisted four more times during 34 appearances (31 starts) this season.

Impact Gallagher put together the best season of his career and it wasn't particularly close. The left-back earned the top job and was simply brilliant throughout, pushing 2,793 minutes and created 23 chances on 102 crosses. Gallagher should be one of the first names on the team sheet in 2024.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sends seven crosses Gallagher had seven crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Gallagher is now averaging three crosses per match with 100 on the season. He also surpasses his career high for a single season during his fifth year in the league.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not quiet Sunday Gallagher assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 3-3 draw versus Los Angeles Galaxy. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the...

Impact Gallagher, who was quiet during his previous appearance, was much more active Sunday. He logged the assist to Austin FC's second goal, which was scored by Ethan Finlay. Gallagher has three assists across his seven appearances between Aug. 21 and Sept. 25.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet on Wednesday Gallagher won a tackle and made two clearances during Wednesday's 1-1 draw with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Gallagher was held off the scoresheet as Austin found just one goal during Wednesday's draw. Gallagher has made 15 straight starts for Austin playing a variety of roles including left back, left winger and last night right midfield.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus New England Gallagher provided an assist, created two chances and suffered two fouls during Saturday's 2-2 draw against New England.

Impact Gallagher was deployed as a winger instead of his natural left-back position and had a decent performance, creating the assist for Emiliano Rigoni's opener in the 27th minute. That's now two assist over the last four appearances for him, who always finds ways to threaten from the flank.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs assist versus St. Louis Gallagher provided an assist, created four chances and sent in six crosses (three accurate) during Sunday's 6-3 loss against St. Louis City.

Impact Gallagher had a good performance despite being part of a defensive line that conceded six goals. The full-back made up for that from a fantasy perspective with a great input on the attacking end, pacing his side in chances created and assisting Will Bruin for Austin's second goal that brought some hope late in the game. Gallagher, that sometimes is deployed in a more advanced role, is enjoying a career season with Austin, with five goals and two assists over 24 regular season appearances (21 starts).

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC's Jon Gallagher: Rice, Rooney & an All-Star dream realized | MLSSoccer.com WASHINGTON – With MLS All-Star Week taking over downtown Washington, D.C., you’re seldom more than a stone’s throw away from someone of stat...

JULY 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets goal Gallagher scored one goal to go with two shots (two on target) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Thursday's 2-1 win over Minnesota United. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Gallagher got his fifth goal of the season to surpass his career high for a season. He is also the team leader in goals scored as a defender. Along with his goal scoring abilities, he is averaging about 2.7 crosses a game with 21 (four won) in the last six contests.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in draw Gallagher scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and four crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 2-2 draw versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Gallagher scored his fourth goal of the season Saturday, a header in the 59th minute assisted by Emiliano Rigoni. The goal came on his only shot of the match, to go with four inaccurate crosses in his full 90 minutes of action.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE