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FC Tulsa Signs 2020 MLS SuperDraft Pick Daniel Gagliardi

January 19, 2021 - United Soccer League Championship (USL) - FC Tulsa News Release


TULSA - FC Tulsa has signed 2020 MLS SuperDraft pick Daniel Gagliardi to deepen its 2021 goalkeeping unit. Gagliardi, who spent last season with Fort Lauderdale CF of USL League One, was the 32nd overall pick by Vancouver Whitecaps out of Florida International University (FIU).

"Daniel is going to be a great addition to our team," said FC Tulsa head coach Michael Nsien. "Defenders want a strong reliable presence behind them, and Danny has good shot stopping ability, and good size to control his area. He will give players around him confidence to do their job. Daniel is also very composed on the ball as simple solutions in possession are important to the overall team management. We look forward to working with him."

Gagliardi spent five years with FIU, earning 33 appearances with 30 starts in net. He carried an overall collegiate record of 20W-5L-4D with the Panthers which led to being selected in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft. Choosing to sign with Fort Lauderdale prior to the 2020 campaign, Gagliardi made his first professional appearance with the club, starting the final match of the season.

"It's a great honor to get this opportunity to play for FC Tulsa," said Gagliardi. "I'm really excited to do everything that I can to help the team succeed. I just can't wait to get started."

The 23-year-old keeper grew up in Plantation, Fla. and developed with Plantation SC and Kendall SC. While in college he played in USL League Two for IMG Academy Bradenton, Monteverde Academy and Des Moines Menace. He also played for Storm FC of the National Premier Soccer League.

Gagliardi is the 14th player announced to FC Tulsa's 2021 roster. More roster announcements will be made over the coming weeks.

2021 FC Tulsa Roster

Goalkeepers: Daniel Gagliardi, Sean Lewis

Defense: Bradley Bourgeois, Kevin Garcia, Solomon Kwambe, Matt Sheldon

Midfielders: Eric Bird, Rodrigo da Costa, Lebo Moloto, Ciaran Winters

Forwards: Jerome Kiesewetter, Joaquín Rivas, Marlon Santos, Darío Suárez

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