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John Gates: Rising Star with the St. Louis Ambush
John Gates, a Lindenwood University alumnus from St. Louis, has made significant strides in his soccer career. A former standout at John Burroughs High School, he initially played for Loyola University in Chicago before transferring to Lindenwood. In his senior season, Gates excelled, starting all 20 games and contributing four goals and seven assists, earning All-OVC Second Team and All-Newcomer Team accolades.
Gates is also a second-generation player for the St. Louis Ambush, following in the footsteps of his father, who played for the original team in the 1990s. After a successful summer with Ambush FC, he joined the inaugural team of the newly established USL League 2 club in 2024, where he made an immediate impact by scoring four goals in 11 games.
Currently, Gates has transitioned to a defensive role with the St. Louis Ambush, where he has already made his mark by scoring and assisting in several matches. The Ambush are actively competing this season at the St. Charles Family Arena.
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