Jack McGlynn

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Jack McGlynn
Jack McGlynn, 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup, 01 (cropped).jpg
McGlynn with the United States at the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup
Personal information
Full name Jack Ryan McGlynn [1]
Date of birth (2003-07-07) July 7, 2003 (age 23) [1]
Place of birth Middle Village, Queens, New York, U.S.
Height 6 ft 0 in (1.82 m) [1]
Position Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Stoke City
Number 7
Youth career
2015–2019 BW Gottschee
2019–2020 Philadelphia Union
Senior career*
YearsTeamApps(Gls)
2020–2022 Philadelphia Union II 19 (6)
2021–2024 Philadelphia Union 99 (7)
2025–2026 Houston Dynamo 44 (8)
2026– Stoke City 8 (2)
International career‡
2019 United States U16 5 (0)
2021–2023 United States U20 21 (2)
2023–2024 United States U23 11 (0)
2024– United States 13 (2)
Medal record
Representing Flag of the United States.svg  United States
Men's football
CONCACAF Gold Cup
Runner-up 2025 Canada–United States
* Club domestic league appearances and goals as of 19:30, 24 October 2026 (UTC)
‡ National team caps and goals as of September 9, 2025

Jack Ryan McGlynn (born July 7, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for EFL Championship club Stoke City and the United States national team.

Contents

Club career

Early career

Born in Middle Village, New York, McGlynn started his career with BW Gottschee Academy, a prominent soccer academy in New York City. [2] In 2019, McGlynn moved to Philadelphia and joined the youth academy at the Philadelphia Union. [2] During the 2019–20 academy season, McGlynn scored seven goals and on March 6, 2020, he signed a professional contract with the Union's reserve affiliate, Philadelphia Union II for the 2020 season. [3]

On March 7, 2020, a day after signing with Union II, McGlynn made his competitive debut for the side in the USL Championship against Loudoun United. [4] He came on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Luis Flores as Union II drew 0–0. [4] On August 5, McGlynn scored his first professional goal against New York Red Bulls II. His first-half stoppage time goal was the equalizer in a 3–2 victory for the Union II. [5] McGlynn finished the season for Philadelphia Union II with five goals in fourteen matches. [6]

Philadelphia Union

On August 20, 2020, McGlynn signed a pre-homegrown player deal with the Philadelphia Union, joining the club for the 2021 season. [2] He made his debut for the Union on April 14, 2021, in a 4–0 victory over Deportivo Saprissa in the CONCACAF Champions League, coming on as a 68th-minute substitute for Leon Flach. [7] McGlynn's debut in Major League Soccer came on April 24 against Inter Miami, coming on as a late substitute for Ilsinho. [8]

Houston Dynamo

On February 3, 2025, McGlynn was sold to Houston Dynamo in for a $2.1 million transfer fee. Philadelphia would also retain a sell-on percentage of any future transfer, as well as potentially receiving a further $1.3 million if certain performance-based metrics are met. [9] [10]

Stoke City

On September 1, 2026, McGlynn joined EFL Championship club Stoke City for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract. [11] On September 12, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Watford. [12]

International career

2019–2024: Youth level

McGlynn made his international debut for the United States at the under-16 level, playing against the Netherlands on November 14, 2019. [13] Jack is also eligible to represent Ireland due to dual citizenship through his Irish born father, and he has been approached by the Football Association of Ireland to do so if he chooses. [14]

In November 2025, McGlynn announced his allegiance to the United States, stating that he "always felt American and a New Yorker". [15] On October 8, 2023, McGlynn was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan. [16]

On July 8, 2024 McGlynn was called up to the United States under-23 national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. [17] He would go on to play in every match, starting in their 4–0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals. [18] [19]

2024–2025: Senior debut and first CONCACAF Gold Cup

On January 5, 2024, McGlynn received his first call-up to the senior national team for January training in Orlando ahead of a friendly against Slovenia. [20] On January 20, McGlynn came on as a substitute for Josh Atencio in the 61st minute in their 1–0 loss to Slovenia. [21]

On January 18, 2025, McGlynn scored his first goal for the senior team when he opened up the scoring in a 3–1 friendly win over Venezuela. [22] McGlynn was selected by Mauricio Pochettino for friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland on May 22, [23] and he was later named to the squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on June 5. [24]

Personal life

McGlynn is the younger brother of Conor McGlynn, who is also a professional soccer player for USL League One club Westchester SC. On July 25, 2020, both Jack and Conor played against each other for Philadelphia Union II and Hartford Athletic respectively in the USL Championship. [25] They played against each other again on September 23, in which Jack scored the equalizer for Union II in a 1–1 draw. [26]

Career statistics

Club

As of match played October 24, 2026 [6]
Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeagueNational cup [a] League cup [b] ContinentalOtherTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Philadelphia Union II 2020 USL Championship 145————145
2022 MLS Next Pro 51————51
Total196————196
Philadelphia Union 2021 Major League Soccer 190——3 [c] 03 [d] 0250
2022 Major League Soccer23110——3 [d] 0271
2023 Major League Soccer27210—6 [c] 010 [e] 1443
2024 Major League Soccer304——4 [c] 05 [f] 0394
Total99720—1302111358
Houston Dynamo 2025 Major League Soccer26621——3 [f] 0317
2026 Major League Soccer18220———202
Total44841—0030519
Stoke City 2026–27 EFL Championship 820000——82
Career total17021610013024121325
  1. ↑ Includes U.S. Open Cup, FA Cup
  2. ↑ Includes EFL Cup
  3. 1 2 3 Appearances in CONCACAF Champions Cup
  4. 1 2 Appearances in MLS Cup playoffs
  5. ↑ Seven appearances in Leagues Cup and three in MLS Cup playoffs
  6. 1 2 Appearances in Leagues Cup

International

As of match played September 9, 2025 [27]
Appearances and goals by national team and year
National teamYearAppsGoals
United States 202410
2025 122
Total132
United States score listed first, score column indicates score after each McGlynn goal. [27]
List of international goals scored by Jack McGlynn
No.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition
1January 18, 2025 Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States2Flag of Venezuela (state).svg  Venezuela 1–03–1 Friendly
2June 7, 2025 Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, United States5Flag of Turkey.svg  Turkey 1–01–2Friendly

Honors

Philadelphia Union

United States U20

References

  1. 1 2 3 "Men's Olympic Football Tournament Paris 2024: Squad list" (PDF). FIFA . July 24, 2024. p. 15. Retrieved July 25, 2024.
  2. 1 2 3 Tannenwald, Jonathan (August 17, 2020). "Union sign academy midfielder Jack McGlynn to MLS deal that will start in 2021". The Philadelphia Inquirer. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  3. ↑ Ralph, Matthew (March 6, 2020). "Union Academy midfielder Jack McGlynn signs pro contract with Union II". Brotherly Game. Archived from the original on January 19, 2025. Retrieved August 14, 2021.
  4. 1 2 "Philadelphia Union II 0–0 Loudoun United". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  5. ↑ "Philadelphia Union II 3–2 New York Red Bulls II". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  6. 1 2 Jack McGlynn at Soccerway. Retrieved 2026-10-07.
  7. ↑ "Philadelphia Union 4–0 Deportivo Saprissa". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  8. ↑ "Philadelphia Union 1–2 Inter Miami". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  9. ↑ "Houston Dynamo FC acquire USMNT midfielder Jack McGlynn in historic trade with Philadelphia Union | Houston Dynamo". Houston Dynamo FC. February 3, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  10. ↑ "Houston Dynamo acquire USMNT midfielder Jack McGlynn from Philadelphia Union". MLSSoccer.com. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Star in stripes McGlynn makes City move". Stoke City. Retrieved September 1, 2026.
  12. ↑ "Watford 1-2 Stoke City: Potters extend unbeaten run to four matches". BBC Sport. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  13. ↑ "United States U16 3–3 Netherlands U16". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  14. ↑ Ronan, Calvert (August 13, 2022). "Exclusive: FAI approach MLS teenager Jack McGlynn". Archived from the original on April 8, 2023. Retrieved September 6, 2022.
  15. ↑ Lyons, Joe (November 27, 2025). "MLS star Jack McGlynn explains decision to snub Ireland call-up". punditarena.com. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  16. ↑ "Twenty-Three Players Called To U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer Team Training Camp As Preparations For Paris 2024 Kick Off In Phoenix". ussoccer.com. October 8, 2023. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  17. ↑ "Marko Mitrović Names 2024 U.S. Olympic Men's Soccer Team". ussoccer.com. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  18. ↑ "XX88". June 26, 2025. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  19. ↑ "USA vs. Morocco: Match Recap". ussoccer.com. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  20. ↑ "TWENTY-FIVE PLAYERS CALLED FOR USMNT JANUARY TRAINING CAMP IN ORLANDO AHEAD OF USA-SLOVENIA ON JAN. 20". United States Soccer Federation . January 5, 2024. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  21. ↑ "U.S. MEN'S NATIONAL TEAM FALLS 1-0 TO SLOVENIA AS 11 PLAYERS MAKE INTERNATIONAL DEBUT". U.S. Soccer . January 20, 2024. Retrieved January 27, 2024.
  22. ↑ Reynolds, Tim (January 18, 2025). "US opens 2025 with 3-1 win over Venezuela in friendly missing regular starters". Associated Press . Archived from the original on February 9, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  23. ↑ "Pochettino Names 27-Player Roster for Training Camp ahead of June Matches Against Turkey and Switzerland". United States Soccer Federation . May 22, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  24. ↑ "Mauricio Pochettino Selects 26-player Roster for 2025 Concacaf Gold Cup". United States Soccer Federation . June 5, 2025. Retrieved June 8, 2025.
  25. ↑ "Hartford Athletic 3–2 Philadelphia Union II". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  26. ↑ "Harford Athletic 1–1 Philadelphia Union II". Soccerway. Retrieved October 7, 2026.
  27. 1 2 "Jack McGlynn". National Football Teams. Benjamin Strack-Zimmermann. Retrieved July 6, 2025.
  28. ↑ Sigal, Jonathan (November 5, 2022). "Hollywood ending! LAFC win legendary MLS Cup 2022 over Philadelphia Union". Major League Soccer . Retrieved April 27, 2023.
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