Tom Galati
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Tom Galati is a former U.S. soccer defensive midfielder
who five seasons in the North American Soccer League
. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team.
where he attended McBride High School from 1966-1970. He then attended Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville where he played on the men’s Division II soccer team from 1970 to 1974. In 1972, SIUE won the Division II national championship
. Galati was a second team All American in 1973 and was inducted, along with his team mates from the 1972 team, into the SIUE Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
of the North American Soccer League
(NASL) selected Galati in the first round of the NASL draft. That season, the Atoms won the NASL championship and Galati finished second in balloting for Rookie of the Year. The Atoms folded at the end of the 1976 season and the San Antonio Thunder
picked Galati in the dispersal draft. In January 1977, the Washington Diplomats traded Charlie McCully
and Chuck Carey
, and its first round 1978 draft pick to the San Antonio Thunder
for Galati and the Thunder’s first round 1977 draft pick. Galati began the pre-season with the Dips, but was traded to the Las Vegas Quicksilvers in May 1977 in exchange for Art Welch. Galati also played in the 1975 NASL indoor tournament with the Atoms. In 1980, Galati moved to the St. Louis Steamers
of Major Indoor Soccer League
, but was released before the beginning of the season.
on March 26, 1975. He came off for Alan Hamlyn
at halftime.
He was inducted in the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 2007.
Midfielder
A midfielder is an association football position. Some midfielders play a more defensive role, while others blur the boundaries between midfielders and forwards. The number of midfielders a team uses during a match may vary, depending on the team's formation and each individual player's role...
who five seasons in the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
. He also earned one cap with the U.S. national team.
Youth and college
Galati grew up in St. Louis, MissouriSt. Louis, Missouri
St. Louis is an independent city on the eastern border of Missouri, United States. With a population of 319,294, it was the 58th-largest U.S. city at the 2010 U.S. Census. The Greater St...
where he attended McBride High School from 1966-1970. He then attended Southern Illinois University-Edwardsville where he played on the men’s Division II soccer team from 1970 to 1974. In 1972, SIUE won the Division II national championship
NCAA Men's Soccer Championship
The NCAA began conducting a Men's Division I Soccer Championship tournament in 1959 with an eight-team tournament. Currently, the tournament field consists of 48 teams...
. Galati was a second team All American in 1973 and was inducted, along with his team mates from the 1972 team, into the SIUE Athletic Hall of Fame in 2005.
Professional
In 1974, the expansion Philadelphia AtomsPhiladelphia Atoms
The Philadelphia Atoms were a soccer team based out of Philadelphia that played in the North American Soccer League . They played from 1973 to 1976, at Veterans Stadium and Franklin Field ....
of the North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League
North American Soccer League was a professional soccer league with teams in the United States and Canada that operated from 1968 to 1984.-History:...
(NASL) selected Galati in the first round of the NASL draft. That season, the Atoms won the NASL championship and Galati finished second in balloting for Rookie of the Year. The Atoms folded at the end of the 1976 season and the San Antonio Thunder
San Antonio Thunder
The San Antonio Thunder were an American soccer team founded in 1975 as a member of the North American Soccer League. The team existed only two seasons in San Antonio, Texas before moving to Hawaii.-History:...
picked Galati in the dispersal draft. In January 1977, the Washington Diplomats traded Charlie McCully
Charlie McCully
Charles “Charlie” McCully was a U.S.-Scottish soccer forward. He spent two seasons in the American Soccer League, one in the German American Soccer League and five in the North American Soccer League. He also earned eleven caps with the U.S...
and Chuck Carey
Chuck Carey
Chuck Carey is a retired American soccer defender who played professionally in the North American Soccer League.-Youth:Carey attended California State University, Chico where he played on the men's soccer team from 1971 to 1974. He earned his bachelor's degree in religious studies in 1975. In...
, and its first round 1978 draft pick to the San Antonio Thunder
San Antonio Thunder
The San Antonio Thunder were an American soccer team founded in 1975 as a member of the North American Soccer League. The team existed only two seasons in San Antonio, Texas before moving to Hawaii.-History:...
for Galati and the Thunder’s first round 1977 draft pick. Galati began the pre-season with the Dips, but was traded to the Las Vegas Quicksilvers in May 1977 in exchange for Art Welch. Galati also played in the 1975 NASL indoor tournament with the Atoms. In 1980, Galati moved to the St. Louis Steamers
St. Louis Steamers (1979–1988)
The original St. Louis Steamers played in the original Major Indoor Soccer League from 1979 through 1988. Their home fixtures were held at the St. Louis Arena.-Ownership:* Ben Kerner & Partnership * Thomas M...
of Major Indoor Soccer League
Major Soccer League
The Major Indoor Soccer League, known in its final two seasons as the Major Soccer League, was an indoor soccer league in the USA from 1978 to 1992. After the folding of the North American Soccer League in 1984, the MISL was the Division I soccer league for the United States...
, but was released before the beginning of the season.
National team
Galati earned one cap with the U.S. national team in a 7-0 loss to PolandPoland national football team
The Poland national football team represents Poland in association football and is controlled by the Polish Football Association, the governing body for football in Poland...
on March 26, 1975. He came off for Alan Hamlyn
Alan Hamlyn
Alan Hamlyn is a retired English-American soccer defender. He began his career in England, before playing eight seasons in the North American Soccer League. He also earned four caps with the U.S. national team between 1972 and 1975.-Club career:...
at halftime.
He was inducted in the St. Louis Soccer Hall of Fame in 2007.