Vasco Fry

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In this Spanish name, the first or paternal surname is Fry and the second or maternal family name is Conroy.
Vasco Fry
Personal information
Full name Vasco Fry Conroy
Date of birth (2000-07-30) 30 July 2000 (age 23)
Place of birth Lima, Peru
Height 1.78 m (5 ft 10 in)
Position(s) Midfielder
Team information
Current team
 Vancouver FC
Number 6
Youth career
2015–2019 Sporting Cristal
2018–2019 → Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)
2019–2022 Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Senior career*
Years Team Apps (Gls)
2022–2023 Whitecaps FC 2 40 (1)
2022–2023 → Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan) 0 (0)
2023 → Vancouver FC (loan) 10 (1)
2024– Vancouver FC 1 (0)
International career‡
2017 Peru U17 2 (0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 14 April 2024
‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 4 March 2017

Vasco Fry Conroy (born 30 July 2000) is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life[edit]

He played with the Sporting Cristal youth system.[1] In August 2018, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, initially on a one-year loan,[2][3] after moving to Canada with his family.[4] In July 2019, he joined Whitecaps FC development squad.[5] In 2020, he spent some time playing with FC Tigers Vancouver at the senior amateur level, before returning to the Whitecaps.[6][7] He began attending the University of British Columbia, pursuing a degree in psychology, continuing his studies alongside his professional football career.[8]

Club career[edit]

In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[9] He made his professional debut on March 26 against Houston Dynamo 2.[10]

In April 2022, he signed a short-term loan with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team.[11] In March 2023, he once again signed another short-term loan with the first team.[12] He made his debut for the first team on March 15 in a 2023 CONCACAF Champions League match against Honduran club Real C.D. España.[13] He signed another short-term loan agreement a week later.[14]

In August 2023, he was loaned to Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League for the remainder of the 2023 season.[15][16] He scored his first goal for the club on September 30, in a 2-1 victory over Pacific FC.[17] After his contract with Whitecaps 2 expired, in January 2024,[18] he signed a permanent contract with Vancouver FC through the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026.[19]

International career[edit]

Fry is a dual Peruvian-Canadian citizen.[5] In 2017, Fry played with the Peru U17 team, where he made two appearances, including one substitute appearance at the 2017 South American U-17 Championship against Paraguary U17.[5][20]

Career statistics[edit]

As of match played October 6, 2023[21]
Club Season League Playoffs Domestic Cup Continental Total
Division Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals Apps Goals
Whitecaps FC 2 2022 MLS Next Pro 23 1 – – – 23 1
2023 17 0 – – – 17 0
Total 40 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 40 1
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan) 2022 Major League Soccer 0 0 – 0 0 – 0 0
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Total 0 0 0 0 0 0 1 0 1 0
Vancouver FC (loan) 2023 Canadian Premier League 10 1 – 0 0 – 10 1
Career total 50 2 0 0 0 0 1 0 51 2

References[edit]

  1. ^ "Sporting Cristal: Vasco Fry cuenta su experiencia como jugador de la reserva de Vancouver Whitecaps" [Sporting Cristal: Vasco Fry tells his experience as a reserve player for the Vancouver Whitecaps]. La Gorrita Azul (in Spanish). 16 November 2018.
  2. ^ Pierre, Jean (19 April 2019). "Conoce al otro peruano que la rompe en Vancouver Whitecaps" [Meet the other Peruvian who breaks it in Vancouver Whitecaps]. El Bocón (in Spanish).
  3. ^ Manrique, Andrés (11 September 2018). "Exjuvenil de Sporting Cristal anotó golazo con el Vancouver Whitecaps" [Former youth from Sporting Cristal scored a great goal with the Vancouver Whitecaps]. El Bocón (in Spanish).
  4. ^ "Langley's newest pro soccer player on loan from Whitecaps". Langley Advance Times. 5 August 2023.
  5. ^ a b c "Vasco Fry Whitecaps profile". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  6. ^ McColl, Michael (16 March 2022). "Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part One)". Away from the Numbers.
  7. ^ "Vasco Fry". FC Tigers Vancouver. 8 May 2022.
  8. ^ Nava, David (22 August 2023). "Vasco Fry: "The life of a footballer consists of adapting to change constantly"". Vancouver FC.
  9. ^ "Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 14 March 2022.
  10. ^ Fossey, Maxim (26 March 2022). "WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  11. ^ "Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 wingback Ali Ahmed and midfielder Vasco Fry to MLS short-term agreements". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 22 April 2023.
  12. ^ "Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Vasco Fry and forward Levonte Johnson to MLS short-term agreements". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 15 March 2023.
  13. ^ "Exjugador de Sporting Cristal asombró a hinchas tras debutar en la Champions League" [Former Sporting Cristal player amazed fans after debuting in the Champions League]. Redacción Líbero (in Spanish). 18 March 2023. Archived from the original on 25 May 2023.
  14. ^ "Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Vasco Fry to MLS short-term agreement". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 24 March 2023.
  15. ^ "Vancouver FC sign Vasco Fry on loan from Whitecaps". Vancouver FC. 3 August 2023.
  16. ^ Jacques, John (3 August 2023). "Vancouver FC Adds Fry On Loan, Parts Ways With Two Defenders". Northern Tribune.
  17. ^ "Vancouver FC wins third in a row, downing Pacific 2-1". Aldergrove Star. 1 October 2023.
  18. ^ "Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2". Vancouver Whitecaps FC. 17 November 2023.
  19. ^ "Vancouver FC announce return of Cantave, Garcia and Fry for 2024". Canadian Premier League. 11 January 2024.
  20. ^ Uceda Castro, Bruno Isrrael (22 April 2022). "Solo tiene 21 años, firmó con un club de la MLS y quiere representar a la Bicolor" [He is only 21 years old, signed with an MLS club and wants to represent the Bicolor]. El Futbolero Peru (in Spanish).
  21. ^ Vasco Fry at Soccerway

External links[edit]

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