FC Dallas signs Peru goalkeeper Fernandez

FC Dallas signed Peruvian national team goalkeeper Raul Fernandez on Thursday, giving them an experienced player who can challenge Christ Seitz and Richard

Raul Fernandez has been with the Peru national team since 2008 :: Felipe Dana/AP

FC Dallas signed Peruvian national team goalkeeper Raul Fernandez on Thursday, giving them an experienced player who can challenge Christ Seitz and Richard Sanchez for playing time. Terms were not disclosed.

The 27-year-old Fernandez played for Nice last season, appearing in two matches for the Ligue 1 side. He has 21 international caps with the Peru since March 2008. He played in 143 matches for top club team Universitario between his 2005 debut and 2010.