The Swope Park Rangers have signed winger Ze Pedro, the club announced today. Ze Pedro, full name José Pedro Ferreira Costa Leite, arrives in Kansas City after spending the early portion of his career in his native Portugal. Ze Pedro will officially be added to the Rangers roster pending league and federation approval.
Ze Pedro, 22, came through the academy at world-renowned powerhouse FC Porto, but never made an appearance for the first team. He was loaned to third-tier side A.D. Sanjoanense in 2015 and again during the 2016-17 season, making 13 appearances and tallying three goals from the left wing.