Sam Gardner (soccer)

Samuel Julian Gardner (born 4 April 1997) is a Canadian professional soccer player who plays as a centre-back.

Sam Gardner
Personal information
Full name Samuel Julian Gardner
Date of birth (1997-04-04) 4 April 1997
Place of birth Toronto, Ontario, Canada
Height 1.93 m (6 ft 4 in)
Position(s) Centre-back
Youth career
Scarborough Blizzard
North Scarborough SC
College career
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015–2017 Jacksonville Dolphins 41 (3)
2018 Grand Canyon Antelopes 21 (1)
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2015 Master's Futbol (7)
2017 K–W United 1 (0)
2019 Sigma FC 8 (1)
2020 FC Edmonton 2 (0)
* Senior club appearances and goals counted for the domestic league only and correct as of 26 August 2020

Club career

Master's Futbol

In 2015, Gardner played for Master's Futbol in League1 Ontario, scoring seven goals.[1]

University

In 2015, Gardner began studying at Jacksonville University, where he went on to make a total of 41 appearances, scoring three goals in three seasons for the Dolphins.[1] In 2018, he switched to Grand Canyon University for his senior year, making 21 appearances and scoring one goal for the Antelopes.[2] Gardner was named in the 2018 WAC Men's All-Tournament Team after playing a key role in GCU's first-ever WAC Men's Soccer Tournament championship, which also led to the school's inaugural appearance at the NCAA Division I Men's Soccer Tournament.

K–W United

In 2017, Gardner made one appearance for USL PDL side K–W United

Sigma FC

After college, he had the opportunity to sign with a California-based team in the USL, but he decided to return home in 2019 and returned to the semi-professional League1 Ontario, joining Sigma FC.[3] He made eight league appearances that season, scoring one goal and made one additional appearance in the playoffs.[4]

In early 2020, Gardner trialled with USL Championship side Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC.[5]

FC Edmonton

On 3 August 2020, Gardner signed his first professional contract with Canadian Premier League side FC Edmonton.[6] He made his professional debut for FC Edmonton as a 20th minute substitute against Atletico Ottawa in a 2–2 draw on August 23.

References
  1. "Sam Gardner". Jacksonville University. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  2. "Sam Gardner". Grand Canyon University. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  3. Shackleton, Alan (September 3, 2020). "Beach soccer player Sam Gardner signs pro contract with FC Edmonton". Beach Metro.
  4. "Samuel Gardner". League1 Ontario. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  5. Cody Costra (29 January 2020). "Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC Invite Two Trialists From Open Tryouts". Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC. Retrieved 5 August 2020.
  6. "FC Edmonton adds Canadian defenders Terique Mohammed and Sam Gardner". FC Edmonton. 3 August 2020. Retrieved 5 August 2020.


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