_044.jpg) Gale with the Portland Thorns in 2024 | |||
| Personal information | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Full name | Robert Peter Tabo Gale | ||
| Date of birth | 3 August 1977 | ||
| Place of birth | Zambia | ||
| Position(s) | Midfielder | ||
| Youth career | |||
| 1991–1994 | Fulham | ||
| Senior career* | |||
| Years | Team | Apps | (Gls) |
| 2001 | Winnipeg Alliance | ||
| 2002–2008 | Winnipeg Lucania | ||
| 2009–2012 | Sons of Italy | ||
| Managerial career | |||
| 2010–2013 | Canada U17 (assistant) | ||
| 2011–2013 | Canada U16 | ||
| 2012–2015 | Canada U18 | ||
| 2014–2018 | Canada U20 | ||
| 2018–2021 | Valour FC | ||
| 2023–2024 | Portland Thorns FC (assistant) | ||
| 2024– | Portland Thorns FC | ||
| *Club domestic league appearances and goals | |||
Robert Peter Tabo Gale (born 3 August 1977) is an English former professional footballer and coach. He serves as the head coach for Portland Thorns FC in the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).[1]
As a player, Gale began his career in England with Fulham before taking a break to focus on his coaching qualifications. He later appeared for Canadian clubs Winnipeg Alliance, Winnipeg Lucania and Sons of Italy. Gale has also coached the Canada national team from Under-16 to Under-20, and became the first head coach and general manager of Valour FC in June 2018. On 23 September 2021, the club announced that Gale would be relieved of his duties.[2] He then served as a coach with New York City FC's academy.[3]
- ^ Clarke, Ryan (23 February 2023). "Portland Thorns hire Rob Gale, Katie Quinlan as assistant coaches under Mike Norris". The Oregonian. Retrieved 31 May 2023.
- ^ Jaques, John (23 September 2021). "Valour FC Fires Rob Gale, Names Phillip Dos Santos As New Head Coach". Northern Tribune. Retrieved 4 October 2021.
- ^ "Former CPL Coach Rob Gale Joins New York City FC Academy". Northern Tribune. 27 August 2022. Retrieved 17 September 2022.