This Is The Los Angeles Galaxy: Paolo Cardozo
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Thursday, 13 January 2011 16:28
This is Part Four in a list of players that will be joining the Los Angeles Galaxy this season.
South America is a continent that, along with Europe, forms two traditional hotbeds of footballing talent. So many of the world's best superstars hail from Brazil, Argentina, Uruguay and all the other countries that make up CONMEBOL.
And for the most part, the Major League Soccer SuperDraft attracts talent from the best colleges and universities in the National Collegiate Athletic Association.
However, it can also attract players who are outside of the mold, breaking it and setting a new precedent.
Paolo Cardozo is an example of a new precedent being set. Now more and more international players are being selected in the MLS SuperDraft in an ongoing effort to enhance the league's quality of play.
Cardozo, a Uruguayan attacking midfielder, came to America with a dream of playing in greener pastures. So he came to MLS, and for his efforts, has a chance to play with one of the more storied clubs in the league in the Los Angeles Galaxy.
Paolo Daniel Cardozo was born on June 9, 1989 in Montevideo, Uruguay. A city noted for the highest quality of life in Latin America according to a Mercer Human Resource consulting study, Montevideo is the home of the very first FIFA World Cup held at the storied Estadio Centenario.
Famous clubs from Montevideo include Nacional, Peñarol, River Plate and Defensor Sporting.
But it was in Argentina where Cardozo began plying his trade. From 1996-2008, he spent 13 years as a member of the youth teams of the more familiar River Plate side based in Buenos Aires.
His work with Los Millionarios caught the attention of Quilmes Atlético Club. In 2009, he joined the reserve team and was a runaway success as one of the team's top scorers.
In June 2010, Cardozo was signed to a full professional contract by El Cervecero in June 2010 after making one appearance for the first team on January 31 against Primera B Nacional side Boca Unidos.
However, he did not see much playing time, and so Cardozo looked to take his skills elsewhere.
After going on trial with the Columbus Crew last year, he signed with Major League Soccer with the desire to be selected in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft.
He finally got his chance. On Jan. 13, 2011, the Los Angeles Galaxy selected Paolo Cardozo as the 16th overall pick in the first round of the SuperDraft.
With Edson Buddle leaving the team for greener pastures in Germany, the desire for more offensive firepower combined with a youthful feel has taken priority in Victoria Street.
Paolo Cardozo fits that profile. Don't be surprised to see this promising Uruguayan make his presence felt almost immediately in MLS.

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