Vasco Fry Explained

Vasco Fry
Fullname:Vasco Fry Conroy
Birth Date:30 July 2000
Birth Place:Lima, Peru
Position:Midfielder
Currentclub:Vancouver FC
Clubnumber:6
Youthyears1:2015–2019
Youthclubs1:Sporting Cristal
Youthyears2:2018–2019
Youthclubs2:Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)
Youthyears3:2019–2022
Youthclubs3:Vancouver Whitecaps FC
Years1:2022–2023
Clubs1:Whitecaps FC 2
Caps1:40
Goals1:1
Years2:2022–2023
Clubs2:Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2023
Clubs3:Vancouver FC (loan)
Caps3:10
Goals3:1
Years4:2024–
Clubs4:Vancouver FC
Caps4:7
Goals4:2
Nationalyears1:2017
Nationalteam1:Peru U17
Nationalcaps1:2
Nationalgoals1:0
Club-Update:25 May 2024
Nationalteam-Update:4 March 2017

Vasco Fry Conroy (born 30 July 2000) is a Peruvian professional footballer who plays for Vancouver FC in the Canadian Premier League.

Early life

He played with the Sporting Cristal youth system.[1] In August 2018, he joined the Vancouver Whitecaps Academy, initially on a one-year loan,[2] [3] after moving to Canada with his family.[4] In July 2019, he joined Whitecaps FC development squad. In 2020, he spent some time playing with FC Tigers Vancouver at the senior amateur level, before returning to the Whitecaps.[5] [6] He began attending the University of British Columbia, pursuing a degree in psychology, continuing his studies alongside his professional football career.[7]

Club career

In March 2022, he signed a professional contract with Whitecaps FC 2 in MLS Next Pro.[8] He made his professional debut on March 26 against Houston Dynamo 2.[9]

In April 2022, he signed a short-term loan with the Vancouver Whitecaps FC first team.[10] In March 2023, he once again signed another short-term loan with the first team.[11] He made his debut for the first team on March 15 in a 2023 CONCACAF Champions League match against Honduran club Real C.D. España.[12] He signed another short-term loan agreement a week later.[13]

In August 2023, he was loaned to Vancouver FC of the Canadian Premier League for the remainder of the 2023 season.[14] [15] He scored his first goal for the club on September 30, in a 2-1 victory over Pacific FC.[16] After his contract with Whitecaps 2 expired, in January 2024,[17] he signed a permanent contract with Vancouver FC through the 2025 season, with a club option for 2026.[18] On 18 May 2024, he scored an scoring an Olympico goal in a 2-1 victory over Forge FC.[19]

International career

Fry is a dual Peruvian-Canadian citizen and eligible fro both national teams.[20] In 2017, Fry played with the Peru U17 team, where he made two appearances, including one substitute appearance at the 2017 South American U-17 Championship against Paraguary U17.[21] [22]

Career statistics

ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Whitecaps FC 22022MLS Next Pro231231
2023170170
Total401000000401
Vancouver Whitecaps FC (loan)2022Major League Soccer000000
20230000001010
Total0000001010
Vancouver FC (loan)2023Canadian Premier League10100101
Vancouver FC2024721082
Total173001000183
Career total574001010594

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Sporting Cristal: Vasco Fry cuenta su experiencia como jugador de la reserva de Vancouver Whitecaps. Sporting Cristal: Vasco Fry tells his experience as a reserve player for the Vancouver Whitecaps. es. 16 November 2018. La Gorrita Azul.
  2. Web site: Conoce al otro peruano que la rompe en Vancouver Whitecaps. Meet the other Peruvian who breaks it in Vancouver Whitecaps. es. 19 April 2019. Jean. Pierre. El Bocón.
  3. Web site: Exjuvenil de Sporting Cristal anotó golazo con el Vancouver Whitecaps. Former youth from Sporting Cristal scored a great goal with the Vancouver Whitecaps. es. 11 September 2018. Andrés. Manrique. El Bocón.
  4. Web site: Langley’s newest pro soccer player on loan from Whitecaps. August 5, 2023. Langley Advance Times.
  5. Web site: Whitecaps FC 2 are back – Get to know the new squad (Part One). March 16, 2022. Away from the Numbers. Michael. McColl.
  6. Web site: Vasco Fry. May 8, 2022. FC Tigers Vancouver.
  7. Web site: Vasco Fry: “The life of a footballer consists of adapting to change constantly”. August 22, 2023. Vancouver FC. David. Nava.
  8. Web site: Five Whitecaps FC BMO Academy products signed to WFC2. March 14, 2022. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  9. Web site: WFC2 open inaugural MLS NEXT Pro season with narrow 1-0 loss against Houston Dynamo 2. March 26, 2022. Maxim. Fossey. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  10. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 wingback Ali Ahmed and midfielder Vasco Fry to MLS short-term agreements. April 22, 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  11. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Vasco Fry and forward Levonte Johnson to MLS short-term agreements. March 15, 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  12. Web site: Exjugador de Sporting Cristal asombró a hinchas tras debutar en la Champions League. https://archive.today/20230525004220/https://libero.pe/futbol-internacional/2023/03/15/sporting-cristal-vasco-fry-exvolante-celeste-asombro-hinchas-debutar-en-concacaf-champions-league-concachampions-999405. 25 May 2023. live. Former Sporting Cristal player amazed fans after debuting in the Champions League. es. 18 March 2023. Redacción Líbero.
  13. Web site: Whitecaps FC sign WFC2 midfielder Vasco Fry to MLS short-term agreement. March 24, 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  14. Web site: Vancouver FC sign Vasco Fry on loan from Whitecaps. August 3, 2023. Vancouver FC.
  15. Web site: Vancouver FC Adds Fry On Loan, Parts Ways With Two Defenders. August 3, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  16. Web site: Vancouver FC wins third in a row, downing Pacific 2-1. October 1, 2023. Aldergrove Star.
  17. Web site: Whitecaps FC roster updates from first team and WFC2. November 17, 2023. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  18. Web site: Vancouver FC announce return of Cantave, Garcia and Fry for 2024. January 11, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  19. Web site: Vancouver FC’s Vasco Fry scores beautiful Olimpico at Tim Hortons Field. May 18, 2024. Canadian Premier League.
  20. Web site: ‘That’s the kind of player we want’: Vancouver FC midfielder Vasco Fry raising the bar in second CPL campaign. Benedict. Rhodes. Canadian Premier League. May 30, 2024.
  21. Web site: Vasco Fry Whitecaps profile. Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
  22. Web site: Solo tiene 21 años, firmó con un club de la MLS y quiere representar a la Bicolor. He is only 21 years old, signed with an MLS club and wants to represent the Bicolor. es. 22 April 2022. Bruno Isrrael. Uceda Castro. El Futbolero Peru.