Gabe Kellum

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**Gabriel Scott Kellum** is a footballer who played for **Hashtag United** (men).

## Career

### Pre-HTU

Seattle Pacific University
Having been born in Rennes, France, Kellum moved to the United States at the age of 18 to attend Seattle Pacific University. He soon started featuring for their football team, scoring 1 goal in 9 matches across the 2014 campaign. In 2015, Kellum scored his first goal of the season on 12 September in a win at California State University, East Bay. Across two days in early October, on 8 October and 9 October respectively, the forward notched a brace of assists in both matches against Montana State University Billings and the University of Mary. He subsequently scored in back-to-back matches with Simon Fraser University and Western Washington University; also assisting in the latter. Kellum ended his 2015 output with a further goal and assist across 18 total appearances.

In his third appearance of 2016, Kellum netted two goals and claimed one assist during a 8 September victory over Colorado Christian University, having opened his goalscoring account days prior against California State University, Chico. Three further goals arrived for him over the course of the season, as well as three assists - including two in one match versus Western Washington University on 24 September. The subsequently 2017 campaign saw Kellum have his best season in numbers, as across 17 matches he netted 7 goals and produced 8 assists - the highest respective tallies of his time with Seattle Pacific University; he notably netted goal braces over Sonoma State University and Concordia University and assist doubles over Northwest Nazarene University and Saint Martin's University.

Overall, Kellum finished with a record of 18 goals, 18 assists and 61 appearances.

OSA Seattle
Across the 2015, 2016 and 2017 seasons, Kellum featured for OSA Seattle in the National Premier Soccer League. In total, the forward scored 10 goals in 17 appearances in that period.

East Thurrock United
After having a trial in the preceding February, Kellum completed a move to England with East Thurrock United in early July 2018; he had stayed in contact with manager John Coventry in the intermediate months, whilst he had other trials across Europe and in the United States. He scored on debut on 14 July during a pre-season friendly with Canvey Island; a team that would sign the forward via dual registration roughly two months later. His competitive debut arrived on 4 August, as he came off the bench in a National League South loss at home to Woking. He appeared as a substitute again four days later at Dulwich Hamlet on 8 August, prior to coming on for the final time on 27 August at Dartford; having gone unused for four prior league fixtures.

Canvey Island
In September 2018, Kellum headed away from East Thurrock United on dual registration terms to Canvey Island of the Isthmian League - North Division. He made his bow for *The Gulls* on 15 September in a win away to Maldon & Tiptree, prior to participating again ten days later in a defeat against Great Wakering Rovers - he was substituted on in both matches at around the hour mark. Those were his only league appearances for the club, though he did feature twice more in October versus Dulwich Hamlet (friendly) and Braintree Town (Essex Senior Cup).

Romford
Across January and February 2019, Kellum made three appearances in the Isthmian League - North Division for Romford. He was selected as a starter on each occasion in fixtures with Bury Town, Aveley and Coggeshall Town, being replaced in the latter two matches by Nick Reynolds and Terlochan Singh after around 70 minutes.

### HTU

2018–19
In March 2019, Kellum had a trial with Jay Devereux's HTU - after a recommendation from East Thurrock United gaffer John Coventry. He appeared in a mid-season friendly with Brentwood Town on 5 March, replacing Daniel Adjei during a 2–0 defeat. Kellum was subsequently signed permanently. His first appearance in the Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South arrived as a starter on 9 March versus Fire United at Coles Park. After playing as a sub at May & Baker on 16 March, Kellum scored his only goal for *The Tags* on 6 April as HTU beat Braintree Town Reserves at home 4–0. He then started on 27 April versus Coggeshall United as they lifted the title, prior to appearing for the antepenultimate time on 21 May in a match with Tango Squad at Old Trafford.

Kellum's departure was publicised on 10 July 2019, with the forward last participating in a HTU fixture on 4 June as they beat Hashtag Academy 2–0 - with Kellum grabbing his one and only assist in the process, after he set up Jemel Akeem for a one-nil advantage.

### Post-HTU

Seattle Lone Star
From 2021, Kellum went back to the United States to join United Premier Soccer League - Pacific Northwest side Seattle Lone Star. The forward got at least 19 goals in his first season. In the following 2022, by May, Kellum had netted 6 goals and notched 3 assists.

Deportivo Rose City (loan)
On 24 September 2022, Kellum was loaned to Deportivo Rose City while Seattle Lone Star were in their off-season. By near the end of December, he had scored 5 times in the end of season play-offs.

## Personal Life

Kellum is in a relationship with Alli Bautista, who he proposed to in Paris, France in July 2019. He works as as a teacher for Seattle Public Schools, having previously worked as a football and tennis coach - as well as working for companies such as Adidas and Peregrine Manufacturing. He attended Lycée Victor et Hélène Basch, North Clackamas Christian School and Seattle Pacific University (2013–2017 and 2019–2021).

## HTU Statistics

Breakdown

'*Other Cups' includes competitions like the FA Trophy, the FA Vase and friendly tournaments. See also: HTUwiki:DataIssues.*

Appearances (7)
Brentwood Town  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Fire United

May & Baker  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag United  v  Braintree Town Reserves

Hashtag United  v  Coggeshall United

Tango Squad  v  Hashtag United

Hashtag Academy  v  Hashtag United

Goal (1)
Hashtag United  v  Braintree Town Reserves

## HTU Honours

* Thurlow Nunn League - Division One South (1): 2018-19

## External Links

* Soccerway
* Soccerbase

## References

1. ↑ "HALFTIME: Artesians 4, Seattle Lone Star 3" , 16 June 2021.
2. ↑ 2.0 2.1 2.2 2.3 2.4 2.5 "Gabe Kellum" .
3. ↑ 3.00 3.01 3.02 3.03 3.04 3.05 3.06 3.07 3.08 3.09 3.10 "Gabe Kellum - Men's Soccer - SPU Athletics" .
4. ↑ 4.0 4.1 "National Premier Soccer League" .
5. ↑ "USA strikers jet in to bolster East Thurrock" , 15 July 2018.
6. ↑ 6.0 6.1 "Romford - Appearances - Gabriel Kellum - 2018-2019" .
7. ↑ "Changes made!" , 5 March 2019.
8. ↑ 8.0 8.1 "hashtag-united-match-day-programme-2018-19-v-fire-united\_compressed.pdf" .
9. ↑ "Hashtag United Coaching Changes" , 10 July 2019.
10. ↑ 10.0 10.1 "Top striker and team captain Gabe Kellum proved to be crucial in our first season in the UPSL" , 18 December 2021.
11. ↑ "Desperate the team started the season slow, but @gabekellum continued his great scoring form against every team he played this season with 3 assist and 6 goals in 4 games" , 10 May 2022.
12. ↑ "We’re excited to announce the loan signing of one of @upslsoccer best players!" , 24 September 2022.
13. ↑ "Gabe Kellum is leading the UPSL Playoffs Top Scorers with 5️⃣ goals while Deportivo Rose City has advanced to the National Quarterfinals after defeating Provo Athletic Club 5-1" , 20 December 2022.
14. ↑ "Gabe Kellum" .
15. ↑ 15.0 15.1 "Gabe Kellum" .
16. ↑ "Gabe Kellum" .