The Swope Park Rangers today announced that the cub has signed Kevin Oliveira from Portuguese club Benfica B. Oliveira becomes the fourth player on the Rangers’ roster to occupy a Foreign Player roster spot, and will join the club pending the receipt of his P-1 Visa and International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
Oliveira, 19, spent time on loan at Segunda Liga side SC Covilha from Benfica earlier this season, making nine appearances in all competitions. Oliveira scored his only goal for the club on his league debut – a 2-2 draw with CD Santa Clara.
After moving to Portugal from Cape Verde at age 14 and joining Benfica’s Academy in 2010, Oliveira reached the Under-19 level in the 2014-15 season.