CARSON, Calif. - LA Galaxy forward Gavin Glinton was selected today by the San Jose Earthquakes in the MLS Expansion Draft. Glinton, who was one of 13 players left unprotected by the Galaxy, was selected by the Earthquakes with the ninth of their 10 picks. The complete results of the draft are now available on MLSnet.com.
"We want to thank Gavin for everything that he has done for the Galaxy organization," said Galaxy President and General Manager Alexi Lalas. "We knew that we stood to lose a quality player and by having Gavin selected, that was proven to be true. We wish him all the best in San Jose as he continues his career."
Glinton finished the 2007 season tied for third on the Galaxy with a career-high four goals in 19 games. Used primarily off the bench, Glinton started just three of his 19 games but still managed to score a number of crucial goals for the club, including three during the Galaxy's late season, seven-game unbeaten streak. Two of those goals were game-winners while the other gave LA the lead late on in the eventual 2-2 draw at Real Salt Lake on Sept. 19.
Glinton appeared in 51 career games for the Galaxy during two stints with the club. Originally drafted by the Galaxy in 2002, he won the MLS Cup as a rookie after scoring once in 22 games. Midway through the 2003 season, Glinton was dealt to Dallas. After spending some time as a college soccer coach and in the USL First Division, Glinton return to the Galaxy late last season, playing in one game.
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