Blake Gillingham

Goalkeeper - Houston Dynamo
1 Sep 2026
Tuesday
Process
Overview Personal Contract Transfers Decisions 1 Events 17 Awards Matches History

Events

17

  1. Manager trust is eroding

    Moderate
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level. Staff had already warned him about this in the last few weeks.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  2. Left out as Jonathan Bond was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Jonathan Bond was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  3. Left out as Jonathan Bond was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Jonathan Bond was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  4. Reassured by a calm full-time message

    Minor
    Cause
    The moment called for a quiet show of support. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Trend is improving — relationship should keep strengthening.

  5. Promised more playing time by the manager

    Major
    Cause
    The discussion focused on playing time.

  6. Criticised by the manager after his performance

    Minor
    Cause
    The discussion focused on his recent performance level.

  7. Left out as Jonathan Bond was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Jonathan Bond was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  8. Left out as Jonathan Bond was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Jonathan Bond was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  9. Stayed on the bench all match

    Minor
    Cause
    The bench was built around different match options.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  10. Rotated out for this match

    Minor
    Chosen instead
    Logan Erb was preferred — a chance to give him cup minutes.
    Cause
    Cup rotation: the manager rested regulars for this round.
    Outlook
    Likely to settle unless repeated within the next few weeks.

  11. Left out as Jonathan Bond was preferred

    Major
    Chosen instead
    Jonathan Bond was preferred — sharper match readiness.
    Cause
    A fitter teammate was preferred at the same position.
    Outlook
    Repeated incidents may damage dressing-room status.

  12. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  13. Asked the manager for a private conversation

    Moderate
    Cause
    He has unresolved concerns over his contract. His relationship with the manager is steady but tense.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  14. Signed a new contract

    Moderate
    Cause
    He committed to the project on terms both sides could live with.

  15. Left out as Jonathan Bond was preferred

    Serious
    Chosen instead
    Jonathan Bond was preferred — stronger quality on balance.
    Cause
    A more highly rated alternative was available.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  16. Criticised in a full-time post-mortem

    Minor
    Cause
    It was a private show of faith after a tough recent run. He handles pressure well, which helped the moment land.
    Outlook
    Manager intervention may be required if it persists.

  17. Poor attitude in training

    Minor
    Cause
    Coaches flagged his application as the issue.