He serves as the head coach for Portland Thorns FC in the American National Women's Soccer League (NWSL).

[1][2][3] As a player, Gale began his career in England with Fulham before taking a break to focus on his coaching qualifications.

[6] After moving to Bedfordshire to study at university, he trained with Football League Second Division side Wycombe Wanderers for a year.

[7] After an injury ruled Gale out for a full season and he graduated from university, he turned his attention to coaching and earned qualifications in England and the United States.

[7] Upon moving to Canada in 2001, Gale resumed his playing career and was named captain of indoor professional club the Winnipeg Alliance.

[10] On 26 June 2018, Gale was announced as the first head coach and general manager of Canadian Premier League club Valour FC.

[7] Living in Horley, Surrey, he attended Oakwood School and Reigate College before studying media production and broadcast journalism at the University of Luton.