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At some point he was one of the promising homegrown players from Pumas, then he signed with Chivas … And from there everything went downhill for Josecarlos Van Rankin, the Mexican soccer player who joins the legion of compatriots in the MLS, since this Wednesday his departure from Liga MX to get to American football.
What team will Van Rankin play for?
On loan, Van Rankin will now play for the Portland Timbers, with whom he will not only be in the 2021 MLS Season, but also in the Concachampions, which will begin in April and will have as Mexican representatives America, Monterrey, Cruz Azul and León.
“Josecarlos is an experienced player whose flexibility to play in numerous positions will help us not only in the MLS, but also in the Concacaf Champions League “Said Portland general manager Gavin Wilkinson.
“Getting a proven player with his qualities on loan is a great acquisition with a beneficial ceiling and provides an extended exploration opportunity with the ability to transfer it permanently in the future, “added the executive on Van Rankin, who will wear number 2.
Mexicans in MLS
Van Rankin He is the new member of a list that has renowned Mexican footballers, most of them with a history in the Mexican National Team and some of them World Cup players.