Pacific FC has poached one of the best poachers in the Canadian Premier LeagueB次元官网网址檚 history, with the club announcing the signing of striker Easton Ongaro.
The 24-year-old stands at 6B次元官网网址6B次元官网网址 and is one of the most prolific goal scorers in the leagueB次元官网网址檚 history, with 25 goals in 55 appearances in his time at FC Edmonton.
B次元官网网址淲e are happy to add Easton to our team. He is a proven goal scorer at this level and has ambition for more,B次元官网网址 James Merriman, PFC head coach, said in a statement. B次元官网网址淭hese are the type of players that we want at our club, and he will continue to develop in our environment.B次元官网网址
Ongaro joins from Whitecaps FC 2 B次元官网网址 the Vancouver Whitecaps development team B次元官网网址 where he scored three goals in seven appearances (four starts), earning himself a short-term call-up with Vancouver Whitecaps in Major League Soccer in August 2022, making one appearance for the MLS team.
Ongaro has also played in Europe, joining Vendsyssell FF in the Danish 1st Division in 2020, before later plying his trade for Romanian Liga 1 side FC UTA Arad in early 2022 before joining Whitecaps FC 2.
Pacific FC struggled to replace the goalscoring exploits of Alejandro Diaz after he left for Europe mid-season but with OngaroB次元官网网址檚 signing, the team has given itself an exciting attacking option.
Ongaro will likely line up in attack alongside recently re-signed winger and home crowd favourite Josh Heard and one-half of the B次元官网网址楩lying DutchmenB次元官网网址 Djenairo Daniels, who signed new contracts to return to Starlight Stadium for next season along with midfielder Cedric Toussaint.
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