After weeks and months of speculating, Manny Aparicio has joined Atlético Ottawa on a 2-year deal with an option for the 2026 season.

Aparicio joins the club from the nation's capital after spending 3 seasons with Pacific FC, where he won the 2021 North Star Shield.

The Argentine-born midfielder received interest during the off-season from clubs around the CPL, USL and MLS.


Photo credit: Chris Hue / Atlético Ottawa

Manny had already joined the team for training and playing, even before their trip to Mexico.

He was officially welcomed to the club by 2022 World Cup winner Angel Correa, who plays for Ottléti's owners: Atlético de Madrid.

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