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Josh Gatt

  • Years with club: 2017
  • Position: Winger / Midfielder
  • Nationality: American
  • Acquisition: Signed as a free agent on February 15, 2017

Josh Gatt is an American winger known for his blistering pace. He joined Minnesota United FC for the team’s inaugural Major League Soccer (MLS) season in 2017. Gatt arrived with a notable pedigree, having won multiple league titles with Molde FK in Norway, and was once considered a bright prospect for the U.S. Men’s National Team before his career was severely impacted by multiple knee injuries. Minnesota United signed him hoping to reignite his career in MLS.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 0
  • Goals: 0
  • Assists: 0
  • Acquisition: Signed as a free agent following the expiration of his contract with Molde FK.
  • Departure: Traded to Colorado Rapids on March 31, 2017, along with Mohammed Saeid and an international roster spot, in exchange for defender Marc Burch and midfielder Sam Cronin.

Memorable moments:

  • Brief tenure: Gatt’s time with the club was extremely short; he was signed in mid-February and traded before playing a single match. The trade was a significant move for Minnesota, bringing in two immediate starters in Burch and Cronin.
  • Injury comeback: The signing in Minnesota was meant to be a fresh start after he suffered three separate ACL tears in his knee, sidelining him for almost four years between 2013 and 2016.
  • USMNT prospect: He earned his senior cap for the United States national team in 2012, playing in a friendly against Russia.

Where is he now?:

  • After leaving Minnesota and playing one season with the Colorado Rapids, Gatt returned to Europe, playing for SCR Altach (Austria) and Dundalk FC (Ireland). He also played in the USL Championship for Pittsburgh Riverhounds SC in 2021 and in NISA for Gold Star FC in 2023.
  • His most recent competitive match came in 2023 with Gold Star FC.
  • Josh Gatt is currently retired from professional soccer. There is no public information regarding a current coaching or technical role following his playing career.