MLS Columbus Crew SC

Columbus Acquires Panamanian Youth National Team Member Luis Gallardo

Published on April 28, 2005 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Columbus Crew SC News Release


COLUMBUS, Ohio (Thursday, April 28) — Columbus Crew General Manager Mark McCullers and Head Coach Greg Andrulis announced today that The Crew has signed Panamanian midfielder Luis Gallardo to a developmental contract.

Per team and league policy, no terms of the deal were disclosed. He will be classified as a Youth International and is eligible to play this weekend.

The 18-year-old Gallardo is a regular starter on the Panamanian Under-20 National Team that will compete at the World Youth Championship in Holland (June 10-July 2). Gallardo started all three games for Panama in qualifying for the World Youth Championship that were held in California in January. He scored one goal.

"Luis is a very good player who will only continue to get better," said Andrulis. "At 18, he is the second youngest player on our team but he has tremendous potential and is a great addition to our team."

The 5-8 midfielder was playing in the Perez Zeledon system in Costa Rica. With Gallardo's signing, The Crew has filled its 10-man developmental roster.

LUIS GALLARDO

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5-8

Weight: 155

Born: 6/27/1986 in David Chirequi, Panama (18)

Hometown: Paso Canoas, Panama

Citizenship: Panamanian

How Acquired: Singed by The Crew on April 28, 2005

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