According to reports in Argentina, Pirez has lost his starting spot with Estudiantes. Eales said during the combine that the team’s final DP slot likely wouldn’t be used on a defensive player. Instead, it seems likely that Pirez would join on loan with an option to buy, similar to fullback Greg Garza (Tijuana) and Asad (Velez Sarsfield).

Pirez joins a defensive group that includes centerbacks Michael Parkhurst, Zach Loyd and Miles Robinson, who the team picked second in the recent SuperDraft, and fullbacks Mikey Ambrose, Mark Bloom, Tyrone Mears and Garza. Jeff Larentowicz and Chris McCann also have some experience playing in the backline.

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