Paolo Cardozo


Paolo Daniel Cardozo is an Uruguayan footballer, who currently plays for California United Strikers FC in the National Premier Soccer League.

Career

Argentina

Cardozo started his career with the youth ranks of Argentine power Club Atlético River Plate. After impressing while at River, Cardozo moved to the reserve side of Quilmes. While with Quilmes, Cardozo quickly established himself as one of the top scorers in the highly successful Quilmes reserve side. As a result, he was signed to a full professional contract by Quilmes in June 2010. On January 31, 2010 Cardozo debuted for the senior side in a match against Boca Unidos.

United States

During the 2010 season Cardozo went on trial with Columbus Crew. In January 2011, after receiving limited first team action with Quilmes, Cardozo signed with Major League Soccer with hopes of being selected in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. On January 13, he was selected by the Los Angeles Galaxy with the #16 pick of the first round of the MLS SuperDraft.
He made his debut for Galaxy on March 20, 2011, in a game against New England Revolution.
On April 10, 2012 Cardozo was traded to Chivas USA in exchange for David Lopes. Chivas USA released Cardozo on February 14, 2013.
Cardozo was named United Premier Soccer League 2017 Spring Season MVP on August 4, 2017. He tallied 14 goals and 18 assists to help the LA Wolves to their first UPSL Championship.

Honours

Los Angeles Galaxy

2017 Spring Season Most Valuable Player & member of the 2017 Fall & Spring UPSL National Championship teams.