VANCOUVER, BC - Vancouver Whitecaps FC made another important addition to the roster on Saturday with the acquisition of 24-year-old Uruguayan centre back José Aja from Orlando City SC, pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC).
In exchange for Aja, Orlando City SC will receive $125,000 of 2019 Targeted Allocation Monday (TAM). Orlando will receive an additional $100,000 of TAM if Aja is on the 'Caps roster next season, as well as Vancouver's 2021 natural second round draft pick if Aja remains with the club during the 2020 season. Orlando will retain a percentage of any future transfer fee if Aja is transferred outside of MLS.