There are a lot of things to like about Orlando City’s acquisition of Peruvian international goalkeeper Pedro Gallese; his wicked shot stopping abilities, his whip-smart decision making, his ability to play with his feet.
But perhaps best of all, Gallese is unlikely to be too intimidated by anything Major League Soccer throws at him. Josef Martinez? Carlos Vela? Chicharito? No problem. After all, you don’t play in the FIFA World Cup and three Copa Americas without learning how to play under pressure.
Let’s go through the resume. Gallese received his first call-up for Los Incas in 2014 and was first choice between the pipes nearly immediately.