Joseph Michael Scally (born December 31, 2002) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a full-back for Bundesliga club Borussia Mönchengladbach and the United States national team.
Scally is from Long Island, New York. On the day he was born, his father worked at Napper Tandy's Irish Pub and called out the day Scally was born.
Scally signed his first professional contract with New York City on March 21, 2018, at the age of 15, and in doing so became the second youngest professional soccer player in the United States, after Freddy Adu. He made his professional debut for New York City in a 4–0 U.S. Open Cup loss to New York Red Bulls on June 6, coming on as a late substitute.
On November 13, 2019, it was announced that Scally would join Bundesliga side Borussia Mönchengladbach at the end of the 2020 MLS season. On October 2, 2021, he scored his first Bundesliga goal against VfL Wolfsburg in a 3–1 victory.
Scally was a youth international for the United States, representing the United States under-15s and the United States under-17s despite being three years younger than his teammates.
In October 2019, he was named to the squad for the 2019 FIFA U-17 World Cup in Brazil.
In November 2021, he was named to the squad for the senior United States team ahead of their home 2022 FIFA World Cup qualifiers against Mexico and Jamaica. On June 1, 2022, he made his senior debut for the United States in a 3–0 win in a friendly match against Morocco. In November 2022, Scally was named to the 2022 FIFA World Cup squad, but did not make an appearance in the tournament.
On May 26, 2026, Scally was selected in the 26-man squad for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
Scally is close friends with USMNT teammate Gio Reyna, both players began attending the New York City FC youth academy in 2015.
As of match played September 12, 2026
As of match played June 25, 2026
CONCACAF Nations League: 2022–23, 2023–24
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