Atlético Ottawa has today announced that two players have been removed from the club’s official Canadian Premier League (CPL) roster for the remainder of the 2024 season.

Atlético and Abou Sacko mutually agree to part ways

Atlético Ottawa and French defender Abou Sacko have agreed to mutually part ways, effective immediately. The 21-year-old joined Ottawa ahead of the 2023 CPL season, from Le Havre B in France. Sacko featured 12 times for Ottawa across all competitions.

Atlético thanks Sacko for his professionalism and commitment during his time in Ottawa and wishes him the best in his career.

Piccioli joins OSU Atlético in Ligue1 Québec

Local midfielder Luca Piccioli has joined affiliated OSU Atlético. The 25-year-old will continue to train with Atlético Ottawa’s first team following the mutual conclusion of Piccioli’s U SPORTS contract. This decision was made to ensure Piccioli’s continued development in a competitive environment both in training as well as in matches, with Ligue1 Québec denying players the opportunity to be loaned down from the CPL, as is done across other League1 Canada competitions.

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Atlético Ottawa signs Gatineau forward Adam Ross on a Development Contract

Atlético Ottawa has signed 17-year-old Gatineau forward Adam Ross on a Development Contract. Ross has been training with Atlético’s first team since the start of the 2024 pre-season, earning valuable experience under the tutelage of Head Coach Carlos González, having impressed during his time with the Atlético de Madrid Development Program in Ottawa.

Ross played for AS Gatineau, FC Gatineau and Soccer Outaouais before joining affiliated OSU Atlético in 2023 where he has continued to develop in a competitive and professional environment. 

Atlético Ottawa signs Gabby Carvalho on a Development Contract

Atlético Ottawa has assigned 18-year-old Gabby Carvalho on a Development Contract. Carvalho, of Ottawa, first joined the club in August 2022 having been identified through the Atlético de Madrid Development Program. The 18-year-old is a product of West Ottawa Soccer Club. In the last year, he became the captain of the Atlético Development Program team (facing off against CS St. Laurent Reserves and York United II) as well as captain of OSU Atlético Reserves in 2024.