Velocity FC has signed former Union Omaha forward Joe Gallardo to its roster for the 2026 season, pending league and federation approval.
Entering his fifth year in USL League One, Gallardo brings championship experience to Spokane. In three seasons with Omaha, the star forward totaled 13 goals and 10 assists, helping Union Omaha win the 2024 League One title while earning Finals MVP honors.
Prior to his time with Omaha, Gallardo played for Richmond Kickers in 2019, leading the club in goals with six en route to making the League One All-League First Team. Gallardo also has experience in the USL Championship, making stints with Orlando City B in 2017 and Real Monarchs SLC in 2020, both former Championship clubs.
Born in San Diego, Gallardo’s soccer experience stems back to his youth days. The California native spent time with the United States U-15, U-17 and U-19 teams, scoring 19 goals over 32 matches in his international career. Gallardo notably played in the 2015 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Chile.
