Alessandro moved to the area several years ago after playing professional soccer in Costa Rico and Brazil.  He played for Municipal Liberia and Asociacion Deportiva in Costa Rico, as well as several other  South American teams.  In the 1999 season, Alessandro was named "Best Foreign Player."

In addition to coaching and training for FC Pittsburgh, Alessandro works with the North Allegheny Girls Varsity Team and LaRoche Women's Soccer.   He also spent a season with the North United Rhinos.