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Montreal Gazette
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Montreal Gazette
CF Montréal acquires Olger Escobar from Revolution
Club de Foot Montreal CF Montréal acquired attacking midfielder Olger Escobar from the New England Revolution on Thursday in exchange for US$125,000 in general allocation money in 2025 and $50,000 in conditional GAM. The Revolution also retains a percentage of any potential Escobar transfer. The transaction was concluded before the MLS transfer window closed on Wednesday evening. CF Montréal subsequently signed Escobar to a two-year contract, subject to option clauses for the 2027, 2028 and 2029 seasons. Escobar, 18, graduated from the Revolution Academy. In the 2022-23 season, he was named part of the MLS NEXT U17 and helped the Revolution U19 team win the MLS NEXT Cup that same year. Escobar began his professional career in 2023. In three seasons with the Revolution reserve team, he made 12 starts in 31 matches, accumulating 1,277 minutes of play, one goal and one assist. Born in Lynn, Massachusetts, Escobar represents Guatemala internationally.
Reuters
24-04-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
CF Montreal acquire Olger Escobar's priority rights
April 24 - CF Montreal acquired midfielder Olger Escobar's homegrown priority rights from the New England Revolution on Thursday. The Revs receive $125,000 in 2025 general allocation money and up to an additional $50,000 if certain conditions are met. New England also retained a percentage of the Massachusetts native's future sell-on rights. Escobar, 18, is signed with Montreal through the 2026 season with option years from 2027-29. "We are pleased to welcome Olger to our club," said Montreal president and CEO Gabriel Gervais. "He is a high-potential, creative player with great offensive flair and technical ability." Escobar, who competes internationally for Guatemala, was named New England's Academy Player of the Year and the MLS NEXT U-17 MVP in 2022-23. He recorded one goal and one assist in 34 career appearances with the MLS NEXT Pro side Revolution II. He has yet to make his MLS debut.
