CF Montreal acquire Olger Escobar's priority rights
Jul 19, 2023; Annapolis, MD, USA; East All Star player Olger Escobar controls the ball during the first half of the 2023 MLS NEXT All Star Game at Glenn Warner Soccer Facility at the Naval Academy. Mandatory Credit: Reggie Hildred-Imagn Images 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.
--Field Level Media
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