Jack Ryan McGlynn (born July 7, 2003) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a midfielder for club Stoke City and the United States national team.
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. In 2019, McGlynn moved to Philadelphia and joined the youth academy at the Philadelphia Union. 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.
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. He came on as an 82nd-minute substitute for Luis Flores as Union II drew 0–0. 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. McGlynn finished the season for Philadelphia Union II with five goals in fourteen matches.
Philadelphia Union On August 20, 2020, McGlynn signed a pre-homegrown player deal with the Philadelphia Union, joining the club for the 2021 season. 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. McGlynn's debut in Major League Soccer came on April 24 against Inter Miami, coming on as a late substitute for Ilsinho.
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.
Stoke City On September 1, 2026, McGlynn joined EFL Championship club Stoke City for an undisclosed fee, signing a three-year contract. On September 12, he scored his first goal for the club in a 2–1 victory over Watford.
International career 2019–2024: Youth level McGlynn made his international de but for the United States at the under-16 level, playing against the Netherlands on November 14, 2019. 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. In November 2025, McGlynn announced his allegiance to the United States, stating that he "always felt American and a New Yorker".
On October 8, 2023, McGlynn was called up to the United States under-23 national team ahead of friendlies against Mexico and Japan.
On July 8, 2024 McGlynn was called up to the United States under-23 national team for the 2024 Summer Olympics. He would go on to play in every match, starting in their 4–0 loss to Morocco in the quarterfinals.
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. On January 20, McGlynn came on as a substitute for Josh Atencio in the 61st minute in their 1–0 loss to Slovenia.
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. McGlynn was selected by Mauricio Pochettino for friendlies against Turkey and Switzerland on May 22, and he was later named to the squad for the 2025 CONCACAF Gold Cup on June 5.
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. They played against each other again on September 23, in which Jack scored the equalizer for Union II in a 1–1 draw.
Career statistics Club
+ Appearances and goals by club, season and competitionClubSeasonLeagueNational cupLeague cupContinentalOtherTotalDivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsPhiladelphia Union II2020USL Championship145————1452022MLS Next Pro51————51Total196————196Philadelphia Union2021Major League Soccer190——30302502022Major League Soccer23110——302712023Major League Soccer27210—601014432024Major League Soccer304——4050394Total99720—1302111358Houston Dynamo2025Major League Soccer26621——303172026Major League Soccer18220———202Total44841—0030519Stoke City2026–27EFL Championship420000——42Career total16621610013024120925
International
+ Appearances and goals by national team and yearNational teamYearAppsGoalsUnited States2024102025 12 2Total 13 2
United States score listed first, score column indicates score after each McGlynn goal.
+List of international goals scored by Jack McGlynnNo.DateVenueCapOpponentScoreResultCompetition1 January 18, 2025 Chase Stadium, Fort Lauderdale, United States 2 1–0 3–1 Friendly2 June 7, 2025 Pratt & Whitney Stadium, East Hartford, United States 5 1–0 1–2 Friendly
Honors Philadelphia Union MLS Cup runner-up: 2022
United States U20 CONCACAF U-20 Championship: 2022
References
External links
Jack McGlynn at Philadelphia Union
Jack McGlynn at the Paris 2024 Summer Olympics (archived, alternate link)