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CTV News
15 hours ago
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- CTV News
Vancouver Whitecaps sell dynamic midfielder Pedro Vite to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM
San Diego FC's Ian Pilcher, back right, pulls down Vancouver Whitecaps' Tate Johnson, back left, as they vie for the ball during the first half of an MLS soccer match, in Vancouver, on Wednesday, June 25, 2025. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Darryl Dyck The Vancouver Whitecaps will be without one of their top scorers this weekend as they seek to retake the No. 1 spot in Major League Soccer's Western Conference. The club announced Friday that 23-year-old midfielder Pedro Vite has been transferred to LIGA MX side Pumas UNAM. Terms of the deal were not released, but Whitecaps sporting director Axel Schuster said in a statement that the club will invest the transfer fee to 'strengthen our roster, for both immediate impact and long-term success' and Vancouver will receive a percentage of any future transfer fees. 'Pedro arrived in Vancouver at 19, living outside of Ecuador for the first time. Year after year, he continued to progress, and this season he's emerged as one of the top midfielders in MLS and a key contributor to his national team,' Schuster said. 'We explored several options with Pedro and, ultimately, we respect his decision. We're grateful for everything he brought to the club and wish him all the best in the next chapter of his career.' Vite joined the Whitecaps in October 2021 from Ecuadorian first division side Independiente Del Valle. During his time in Vancouver, he tallied 15 goals and 20 assists in 140 appearances, including five goals and a team-leading six assists across all competitions this year. Last month, he helped Ecuador's national squad qualify for the 2026 World Cup. Vite has been an important part of the Whitecaps this season, midfielder Sebastian Berhalter said Friday. 'He's honestly been amazing,' he said. 'One of the first moments I played with him, I realized, 'Wow, this kid is special.' He wasn't getting the game time, but you could see just his touch and technique on the ball was something I hadn't really played with before.' The move means the 'Caps (12-5-5) will have a hole in their lineup Saturday when they take on San Diego FC (13-7-3) in California. '(Vite's) a guy who can make very difficult things look very easy and I think that he has had a great season so far,' said Jesper Sorensen, Vancouver's head coach. 'Of course we will miss him. We will always miss a good player and a good guy as well. But on the other hand, this is the name of the game and this is how football works. And we will be ready to fill out the spot that he leaves.' Saturday's match will be a battle for best of the West, with expansion side San Diego currently sitting one point ahead of Vancouver and in the No. 1 spot in the MLS Western Conference standings. The stakes were similar back on June 25 when San Diego came to Vancouver for the first-ever matchup between the two sides. The new franchise waltzed away with a 5-3 victory. Milan Iloski scored four goals for the visitors that night, but won't be in the lineup on Saturday. The midfielder left San Diego earlier this week to rejoin Danish Superliga side FC Nordjaelland. Sorensen, for one, isn't disappointed to see Iloski go. 'He was pretty hard on us last time. I'm happy he's not there today,' the coach said with a laugh. 'No matter who (San Diego) play, they all play the same way. Of course it's not the same player they have but they have good players around and they'll also find a replacement that will make things difficult for us.' VANCOUVER WHITECAPS (12-5-5) AT SAN DIEGO FC (13-7-3) Saturday, Snapdragon Stadium POTENT OFENCE: San Diego continues to be an offensive juggernaut, leading the league in both goals (46) and assists (55). The team is also second in passes completed (13,731). QUEST FOR 100: Striker Brian White scored his 99th career goal on Wednesday. He leads the 'Caps in scoring this season with 16 goals across all competitions. KEEP IT CLEAN: Vancouver 'keeper Yohei Takaoka leads the league with 10 clean sheets after backstopping the Whitecaps to a 3-0 victory over the Dynamo. This report by Gemma Karstens-Smith of The Canadian Press was first published July 18, 2025.
New York Times
04-07-2025
- Sport
- New York Times
Aaron Ramsey joins Mexican club Pumas after Cardiff exit
Aaron Ramsey has completed his transfer to Liga MX club Pumas UNAM. The Athletic reported that Ramsey flew to Mexico on Monday night to sign a one-year deal, with includes an option to extend, having already completed a medical with Pumas. The 34-year-old turned down interest from clubs in Saudi Arabia and the United Arab Emirates to join Pumas, who begin their new campaign on July 13 against Santos Laguna, having finished 10th of 18 sides in the top flight last term. Ramsey, formerly of Arsenal, was a free agent after his contract at Cardiff City expired in late June. Bienvenido, @aaronramsey 🐾⚽️ La historia de este club te recibe con los brazos un nuevo capítulo comienza en Cantera. Tu futbol, experiencia y pasión llegan a un equipo con identidad y Universitaria es tu nueva casa.#UnidosPorLaHistoria — PUMAS (@PumasMX) July 3, 2025 He rejoined in 2023 and was interim manager for the final three games of the 2024-25 Championship season, overseeing two draws and a defeat as they finished bottom the second tier and were relegated to League One. The Wales captain played 10 games for Cardiff last season and took his first managerial role on a short-term basis following the dismissal of Omer Riza. Advertisement Ramsey had played down the prospect of taking charge of Cardiff on a permanent basis, saying he wanted to continue his playing career and lead his country at the 2026 World Cup in the U.S., Canada and Mexico. The opening game of next summer's tournament will be held in Mexico City, his new base with Pumas. In an 11-year spell, Ramsey made 369 appearances for Arsenal, recording 64 goals and 60 assists. He also played 70 times for Juventus and 34 games for Nice before returning to Cardiff, where rose through the academy in his early playing career. The midfielder has played 86 times for Wales, and was named captain of the national side following Gareth Bale's retirement in January 2023. Pumas finished sixth in the 2024-25 Liga MX and qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup. ()
Reuters
04-07-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Ramsey joins Mexico's Pumas UNAM after Cardiff City exit
MEXICO CITY, July 3 (Reuters) - Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has joined Mexican side Pumas UNAM as a free agent, following a two-year stint at his boyhood club Cardiff City, the Liga MX team announced on Thursday. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder signed a one-year contract with Pumas after briefly stepping in as Cardiff interim manager before the club's relegation to League One in April. "I'm very excited, at a good point in my career to move forward. I know what the expectations are for this club and I'm here to do my part and help in any way I can," the 34-year-old Ramsey said at his presentation. "I'm excited about this new challenge and surrounded by good players." Ramsey, who shares an agent with Pumas head coach Efrain Juarez, has made it clear he wants to continue competing at the top level and is eyeing a leading role with Wales at the 2026 World Cup. "I have had a lot of experience in my career and that obviously puts me in a good position," Ramsey added. "I want to contribute in my role and achieve the objectives we have set for this season. There are things to be excited about and I am looking forward to this challenge." Pumas will play a friendly match against Spanish side Leganes on Sunday before kicking off their Apertura campaign on July 12 when they visit Santos Laguna. Ramsey is also expected to feature in the team's upcoming CONCACAF Champions Cup campaign.
CNA
04-07-2025
- Sport
- CNA
Ramsey joins Mexico's Pumas UNAM after Cardiff City exit
MEXICO CITY :Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has joined Mexican side Pumas UNAM as a free agent, following a two-year stint at his boyhood club Cardiff City, the Liga MX team announced on Thursday. The former Arsenal and Juventus midfielder signed a one-year contract with Pumas after briefly stepping in as Cardiff interim manager before the club's relegation to League One in April. "I'm very excited, at a good point in my career to move forward. I know what the expectations are for this club and I'm here to do my part and help in any way I can," the 34-year-old Ramsey said at his presentation. "I'm excited about this new challenge and surrounded by good players." Ramsey, who shares an agent with Pumas head coach Efrain Juarez, has made it clear he wants to continue competing at the top level and is eyeing a leading role with Wales at the 2026 World Cup. "I have had a lot of experience in my career and that obviously puts me in a good position," Ramsey added. "I want to contribute in my role and achieve the objectives we have set for this season. There are things to be excited about and I am looking forward to this challenge." Pumas will play a friendly match against Spanish side Leganes on Sunday before kicking off their Apertura campaign on July 12 when they visit Santos Laguna.
BBC News
03-07-2025
- Sport
- BBC News
Wales midfielder Ramsey finalises move to Mexican side Pumas
Wales captain Aaron Ramsey has completed his move to Mexican side Club Universidad Nacional, - known as Pumas is understood Ramsey has joined the Mexico City-based club on a one-year deal and becomes the first high-profile British player to play in the Mexican 34-year-old shares the same agent as Pumas manager Efrain was appointed Cardiff interim manager for the final three games of the 2024-25 Championship season after the club sacked Omer he was unable to prevent relegation to League One and his departure from the club was confirmed in posted on social media that he had left League One-bound Cardiff City with "a lot of different emotions"."For now I am on a new adventure but I will be keeping a close eye on the club as always and it will forever have my support," he has made it clear he wants to continue his playing career and lead Wales at the World Cup next returned to his boyhood club Cardiff in 2023, but injuries have restricted his game finished sixth in the 2024-25 Mexican standings and qualified for the Concacaf Champions Cup.
