Tom Barlow (born July 8, 1995) is an American professional soccer player who plays as a forward for Major League Soccer club FC Cincinnati.
Career Youth career Barlow grew up in St. Louis, Missouri and attended Chaminade College Preparatory School. He played college soccer for four years at the University of Wisconsin, scoring 23 goals in 78 matches. He also played in the PDL with Reading United, Des Moines Menace and Chicago FC United. He scored his first goal in the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup against the Pittsburgh Riverhounds on May 17, 2017 in a 3–1 upset victory by Chicago.
New York Red Bulls II On January 19, 2018, Barlow was drafted in the second round of the 2018 MLS SuperDraft, by the New York Red Bulls. On March 15, 2018 Barlow signed his first professional contract with New York Red Bulls II. On May 27, 2018, Barlow scored his first goal for New York in a 4–1 victory over Indy Eleven. On August 25, 2018, Barlow recorded a second half hat-trick to help New York to a 4–4 draw with Charleston Battery after trailing 3–0 at halftime. On October 20, 2018, Barlow helped New York advance in the 2018 USL Playoffs, scoring the loan goal in a 1–0 victory over Charleston Battery.
On March 9, 2019 Barlow scored two goals in a 3–1 victory over Swope Park Rangers in the first match of the season.
New York Red Bulls On May 8, 2019, Barlow was signed to a first team contract with New York Red Bulls. On May 19, 2019 Barlow scored his first goal for the first team debut in a 1–0 victory over Atlanta United. With the Red Bulls down to ten men he scored his first career MLS goal against Brad Guzan. He ended his first season with the first team scoring 5 goals in 14 appearances.
