Player Details

Name

Blake Gillingham

Date of Birth

10.11.2002 (23)

Birthplace

San Jose, CA, USA

Position

Goalkeeper

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28
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Career Summary

Gillingham made his Dynamo debut on March 22, 2025, during a scoreless draw versus Seattle Sounders FC, recording his first MLS clean sheet. He also became the second-youngest goalkeeper to start a game for Houston after making his first-career MLS start on March 30, 2025, where he recorded a career high of seven saves. He finished the 2025 season with two shutouts in four appearances.

The goalkeeper joined the Dynamo after finishing his junior year at Creighton University where he started all 18 matches and played every minute of the season for the Bluejays in 2024. The goalkeeper made 48 saves and recorded four clean sheets over the course of the season, while reaching a season-high of five saves in four matches. The goalkeeper earned two BIG EAST Goalkeeper of the Week awards and earned a spot on the 2023-2024 BIG EAST All-Academic Team.

Latest transaction: Signed through the 2025 season with club options each year through 2028. Option exercised for 2026.

Dynamo Debut: March 22, 2025, at Seattle Sounders FC.