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Gallardo grew up in Round Rock, Texas, and attended Westwood High School.
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Miguel Gallardo
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Youth and amateur He played club soccer for the Longhorn Soccer Club and Austin Capitals Soccer Club. Finding opportunities in Mexico limited, Gallardo returned to the United States in 2002, subsequently playing in the USL Premier Development League for Austin Lightning. Professional Gallardo was the first player signed by the USL First Division expansion franchise Austin Aztex.
He made his professional debut on April 18, 2009, in Austin"s USL1 season opener against Minnesota Thunder.
Prior to the 2011 season, new owners purchased the club, moved it to Orlando, Florida, renamed it Orlando City and joined the USL Pro league for 2011. Orlando City signed Gallardo to a multi-year contract on 1 September 2011.
He was released upon the conclusion of the 2014 season, a casualty of the club"s transition to Major League Soccer. Gallardo signed with NASL expansion club Jacksonville Armada on 21 October 2014, becoming the first player on the team"s roster.
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