Jake Gleeson (GK Coach | Saint Mary's College)

Wait, is that the Pablo Cardozo?

"Both teams worked to create chances over the final 40 minutes of the game, but neither could find a breakthrough. Cardozo came closest to breaking the deadlock for LA, attempting an audacious lob from 40 yards out, only to see Gleeson scramble back to his line and tip the shot over the bar."

Worst kept secret is out - Jake Gleeson signed as Portland's third MLS-contracted keeper.

http://timbers.theoffside.com/mls/jake-gleeson-and-freddie-braun-signed-to-mls-contracts.html

2ndBest2011-02-18 12:59:38

Love it 2nd Best!

Gleeson has got to be the second 'keeper in China and Japan now.

He's now signed for a pro team so yes he now deserves to be considered

So suddenly he becomes a good keeper after signing a contract?

Sometimes you should just believe people who are in the know. 2ndBest2011-02-19 05:33:17

Your signature, touch�

Did you not know that when you sign a pro contract you get a 20% increase in your playing ability?

Heard a rumour that was true.

Tegal2011-02-21 02:46:01

Aside of Troy Perkins who is the number 1 goalkeeper I think that Jake could easily be the number 2 especially with Adin Brown often injured. If he doesn t win the number 2 spot I think that wilkinson would be better loaning him to an USL team.

Word I've heard is Portland plan to have Gleeson play for their reserve team, Adin Brown having been signed largely as a mentor for Gleeson as well as an experienced backup. Loaning him out to a NASL side could make that harder.

with perkins injured, Gleeson might have a chance to start the first game of the season today even if brown is more likely

Down 3-0 after 35mins against the Rapids. Bring on Gleeson!

Brown wasn�t as bad as the score line might indicate: Adin Brown went into last week thinking he might be the backup to Troy Perkins, but with Perkins recovering from injury sustained in training, Brown became the de facto starter. Brown�s biggest strengths in goal are his size, soft hands and agility for a big man, but speed is a concern. While Brown made some quality saves for most of the match, he wasn�t helped by his defense on the first two goals and most world class goalkeepers couldn�t have corralled the third goal. I liked his second half play much better, but Brown is going to need help from his defenders because he was hung out to dry too often in the first half. I�m not convinced putting Jake Gleeson out there is a better option, either, because while Gleeson is quicker, he�s not as experienced as Brown and right now, having veteran knowledge is a bigger asset to the Timbers defense.

I am currently watching Toronto fc vs Portland and Gleeson has just replaced the injured Brown at halftime. First time that I am going to see Gleeson play.

2-0 toronto final scored. Overall thought that Gleeson looked confident . He conceded one goal where he was a little bit too advanced but also made a good save on a Maicon strike and was also good with aerial balls

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/videos?catid=1954&id=13048
Video of his save

and the goal...
http://www.portlandtimbers.com/videos?catid=1954&id=13048
2ndBest2011-03-27 11:36:13

MLS is basically the breeding ground for future AW's eh?

Gleeson to start next game.  See front page.

I was literally typing up something on this as just you posted   From what I've heard he'll start against the Revs on Sunday too.

The article on the front page notes that the games are show live on the Timbers website.  I wonder if it is geoblocked.

honestly get a twitter account. type in before game day - live stream portland timbers and something always comes up!

Gleeson starting in game about to begin.

2-0 to Timbers after 89 mins

Seeing a few posts on a Timbers forum that sound like fans are liking what they have seen of Gleeson so far. Great start for the lad

Post-Chivas interview with Gleeson
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=SFObQmb-3p8

Is he already playing at the highest level any New Zealand keeper has?

Nope, some guy called Paston played in the world cup last year.

Paston at Bradford in division 1.Which is now the championship.

I mean't at club level. But seems he played higher anyway.

Gleeson has been nominated for MLS Save of the Week. Vote for him (and see the video) here:
http://portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/03/mls-save-week-week-2

Maybe a discussion for another thread, but the MLS isn't far off. He could be coming up against the likes of Henry in the season.

that save was overrated. lame shot

you would be dissapointed if your keeper didn't save that shot, but he did do well to get down to it. He could have been in a bit of trouble if the other attacker was a few yards back as he pushed the shot pretty much straight back out. sounds like he played well against chivas though, the kid is looking like the All Whites number one in the (not too distant) future

My thoughts exactly - there's a lot of international quality players in the MLS these days.

Hmm, I don't know how much Championship football you guys watch but I've seen QPR live 5 or 6 times this season and they are a very very good side.  Most teams will have a minimum of 2 or 3 current or former internationals.  The MLS is improving but it has a long way to go...the intensity of the league is a long way behind.  You look at the stars of the league and Henry apart there are plenty of guys who haven't made it in Europe.  There are some good players and teams btu take out the best 2 or 3 players in each side and there is a lot of pretty average football and footballers (which is not surprising when you look at the salaries).

He won it, with 40% of the votes.

http://www.portlandtimbers.com/news/2011/04/timbers-gleeson-wins-save-week