Player Details

Name

Jake Gleeson

Height

6' 3"

Weight

201 lbs

Date of Birth

6.26.1990 (33)

Birthplace

Palmerston North, New Zealand

Position

Goalkeeper
Latest News
Latest News
Fantasy: With NYCFC playing twice, which Cityzen should you add in Week 7?

Fantasy: With NYCFC playing twice, which Cityzen should you add in Week 7?

I think surprise sums up Week 6 very well. We started with the New England clean sheet, the Atlanta blowout, a bunch of frustrating draws in the middle, and wrapped it up with an Orlando win and a Zlatan shutout. While Week 7 may not have another five-goal blowout, I think
Portland Timbers' Jake Gleeson wins MLS Save of the Week for Week 2

Portland Timbers' Jake Gleeson wins MLS Save of the Week for Week 2
Timbers' Gleeson, Ridgewell to undergo SABH assessment after DUII arrest

Timbers' Gleeson, Ridgewell to undergo SABH assessment after DUII arrest
New Zealand rule out Timbers' Gleeson for Tuesday's US match due to injury

New Zealand rule out Timbers' Gleeson for Tuesday's US match due to injury
Vote now for the Etihad Airways Player of the Month for July

Vote now for the Etihad Airways Player of the Month for July
After a long wait, the goalkeeper job in Portland is Jake Gleeson's to lose

After a long wait, the goalkeeper job in Portland is Jake Gleeson's to lose
Latest Video
Latest Video
SAVE: Jake Gleeson with an acrobatic diving save
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SAVE: Jake Gleeson with an acrobatic diving save

Attempt saved. Christian Ramirez (Minnesota United FC) right footed shot from a difficult angle on the left is saved in the top center of the goal.
SAVE: Jake Gleeson makes a spectacular save to deny Miguel Ibarra
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SAVE: Jake Gleeson makes a spectacular save to deny Miguel Ibarra
HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City SC vs. Portland Timbers | April 8, 2018
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HIGHLIGHTS: Orlando City SC vs. Portland Timbers | April 8, 2018
SAVE: Jake Gleeson miraculously keeps out Justin Meram's point-blank hit
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SAVE: Jake Gleeson miraculously keeps out Justin Meram's point-blank hit
SHOT: Sacha Kljestan's floater gives Jake Gleeson trouble
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SHOT: Sacha Kljestan's floater gives Jake Gleeson trouble
HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers | March 31, 2018
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HIGHLIGHTS: Chicago Fire vs Portland Timbers | March 31, 2018
Career Summary

Out of contract following 2018 season.

A key cog on the Timbers’ U23 and then USL side for years, Gleeson became Portland's No. 1 in 2015. Gleeson is set to compete for the starting job this season with teammate and fellow goalkeeper Jeff Attinella.  

INTERNATIONAL: Gleeson’s been involved in the New Zealand setup for years, and he got his debut cap in 2011. Since then Gleeson’s been called up sporadically for camps and friendlies.

OUTSIDE MLS: Before departing for the Timbers in 2011, Gleeson spent two years with Team Wellington in the country’s ASB Premiership.