As long as the Americans run around carrying an oval, air-filled leather ball with henna and call it football, MLS will end up far down the list of the world’s best leagues. – I would actually argue that despite great resources, they are not in the top ten.
Well, there are some Norwegians who have chosen to play in football’s backyard and Jakob Glesnes from Bergen is one of them.
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Jakob Glesnes seems to be ready for a move away from the Philadelphia Union and over to something a little bigger in the same league. – At least when it comes to cash.
The center back from Bergen has had an outstanding season in MLS, where he has distinguished himself with impressive performances. Glesnes was a key player as the Philadelphia Union secured the Supporters’ Shield as the best team in the regular season.
His achievements were also recognized league-wide when he was named to the MLS Team of the Year (MLS Best XI) – an honor he shares with stars such as Lionel Messi.
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According to TV 2, Glesnes is now on his way to the big club LA Galaxy, which has a legendary status in American football. The club has previously had superstars such as David Beckham and Zlatan Ibrahimović in its ranks, and also Norwegians such as Ola Kamara and Jørgen Skjelvik have played for the Galaxy.
Glesnes’ potential transfer will thus follow in the footsteps of both major international profiles and several compatriots.
Glesnes’ path to MLS
Jakob Glesnes started his professional career in Fana before establishing himself in the elite league with Åsane and then went to SønderjyskE in Denmark. His solid defensive play and physical strength led the Philadelphia Union to sign him before the 2020 season. Since then, he has developed into one of the league’s most stable and respected defenders, known both for his tackling power and ability to score on long shots – earning him the nickname “The Norwegian Cannon”.
In Philadelphia, he has been a mainstay of the defense and a natural leader on the field, which has been crucial to the club’s success in recent years. A move to the LA Galaxy will give him a new challenge at a club with greater commercial reach and historical weight in the MLS.
