Career
On October 7, 1986, the Minnesota Strikers signed Di Pede, but he spent the season as a backup. Born in Italy, he and his family immigrated to Toronto, Ontario, Canada. Di Pede idolized long-time Italian national team goalkeeper Dino Zoff as a young soccer player.
Di Pede led a series of youth soccer camps in Kansas City, Missouri, United States. with several fellow MISL players.
After retiring, Di Pede opened a bagel shop and catering company in Kansas City.