[2] He played collegiate football at Brevard College in North Carolina, followed by a short stint with Romanian 4th Division Club Soimii Sibiu.
Using mostly players under the age of 20 for all senior national team games, Mr. Bugariu also achieved the first ever rise in the men's FIFA Rankings for the U.S. Virgin Islands.
From a developmental standpoint, Mr. Bugariu created the Grenada National Goalkeeper Development Program and the goalkeeper coach education curriculum Upon his return to the United States he took over the women's football program at Belmont Abbey College (NCAA II) and his contribution was significant, winning two league titles, two league tournament cups, and a cup runner up spot in just three years.
After only one year in charge, Mr. Bugariu was able to place 3rd in their league in 2009, the highest finish in history, while also winning more games than the club had in the previous 4 seasons combined.
Although he was able to lead them to their first ever win, the purpose of the loan was to develop the playing and coaching staff and creating a competitive team for the future.
On 26 April 2013, Glad Bugariu was named as the first coach of the new team at the University of Texas – Rio Grande Valley that made its debut in August 2014.
The Moldova Under 15 women's national team won the UEFA / AFC Development Tournament which took place in Singapore in March 2019.
He is responsible for the development of a brand new USL W-league competing in the South Atlantic Division and the overall vision and guidance for the club's already established youth academy.
Beginning on April 1, 2023 Bugariu became the Head Women's Coach competing in the Conference Carolinas of the NCAA Division 2.