Woobens Pacius Explained

Woobens Pacius
Birth Date:11 May 2001
Birth Place:Terrebonne, Quebec, Canada
Height:1.85m
Position:Forward
Currentclub:Nashville SC
Clubnumber:28
Youthclubs1:FC L'Assomption
Youthyears2:2017–2021
Youthclubs2:CF Montréal
Years1:2021–2023
Clubs1:Forge FC
Caps1:73
Goals1:26
Years2:2024–
Clubs2:Nashville SC
Caps2:0
Goals2:0
Years3:2024–
Clubs3:Huntsville City FC (loan)
Caps3:1
Goals3:1
Club-Update:June 8, 2024

Woobens Pacius (born May 11, 2001) is a Canadian soccer player who plays for Major League Soccer club Nashville SC.

Early life

Pacius is a native of Terrebonne, Quebec.[1] He played youth soccer with FC L'Assomption, later joining the Montreal Impact Academy (later known as CF Montreal Academy) in 2017.[2] From 2018 to 2019, a series of knee injuries sidelined him for a year and a half.[3] He was invited to the pre-season camp for the first team ahead of the 2021 season.[4] [5] After attending the pre-season, he was not offered a first team contract, giving him the option of either joining the CF Montreal U23 team or leaving the club.[6]

Club career

Forge FC

On August 8, 2021, Pacius signed with Canadian Premier League club Forge FC.[7] He made his debut the same day, coming on as a substitute against Atlético Ottawa. On August 25, he scored his first and second professional goals against Atlético Ottawa in a 4–0 victory.[8] [9] During his debut season, Pacius won multiple man of the match awards.[10] Forge advanced to the CPL final, but were defeated by Pacific FC.[11]

Remaining with Forge in 2022, he continued his goal-scoring prowess, with a streak of seven goals in six games,[12] including a hat trick on July 19 against FC Edmonton[13] and being named CPL Player of the Month for July.[14] On August 6, 2022, he scored the fastest goal in Forge's history with a second minute goal against HFX Wanderers FC.[15] He led Forge in scoring with ten regular season goals in 2022, finishing fourth in the overall league scoring race.[16] [17] He scored in both legs of the playoff semi-finals against Cavalry FC, helping Forge reach the championship match, where they won the championship.[18] At the end of the 2022 season, he was nominated for the CPL U21 Player of the Year award.[19] [20] He finished as the club's top scorer in 2022 with 13 goals across all competitions,[21] including a stretch of seven goals in six games.[22]

Forge subsequently picked up Pacius' club option for the 2023 season.[23] On September 3, 2023, he scored a hat-trick in a 3-0 victory over Vancouver FC.[24] [25] In October 2023, despite missing out on the CPL play-off final due to an injury,[26] he was a part of the Forge squad that won their fourth league title, following a 2–1 win over Cavalry FC.[27] In December, Pacius announced that he was leaving the club after two and a half seasons, upon the expiry of his contract.[28] [29] Over his time with Forge, he scored 32 goals in 93 appearances, across all competitions.[30]

Nashville SC

On February 15, 2024, Pacius signed as a free agent with Major League Soccer club Nashville SC on a two-year contract, with options for the 2026 and 2027 seasons.[31] [32] He made his debut with the second team, Huntsville City FC, in MLS Next Pro on June 8, scoring his first goal.[33]

International career

Born in Canada, Pacius is of Haitian descent.[34] [35] In 2016, he was invited to an identification camp for the Canadian U15 team.[36]

Personal life

In November 2023, Pacius became a Brand Ambassador for World Vision Canada.[37]

Career statistics

Appearances and goals by club, season and competition
ClubSeasonLeaguePlayoffsDomestic CupContinentalTotal
DivisionAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoalsAppsGoals
Forge FC2021Canadian Premier League18621116[38] 0278
20222710223[39] 12[40] 03413
2023281000313111
Career total73264373809232

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: CPL50 – 42. Woobens Pacius (Forge FC). December 9, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  2. Web site: Forge Adds CF Montreal Academy Forward Woobens Pacius. August 8, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  3. Web site: Woobens Pacius goal puts prolific Forge FC striker back on track. October 20, 2022. The Hamilton Spectator. Steve. Milton.
  4. Web site: Le CF Montréal amorcera son camp d'entraînement lundi. CF Montreal to start training camp on Monday. February 26, 2021. La Presse. fr.
  5. Web site: CF Montréal: le camp commencera lundi. CF Montreal: the camp will start on Monday. fr. Le Journal de Montréal. February 26, 2021.
  6. Web site: How Forge's Woobens Pacius melted away scoring freeze right in time for CPL playoffs. October 20, 2022. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. OneSoccer.
  7. Web site: Forge FC signs Canadian attacker Pacius. Forge FC. August 8, 2021.
  8. Web site: RECAP: Pacius scores two as Forge sails past Atlético Ottawa 4-0. Canadian Premier League. August 25, 2021.
  9. Web site: He's 20, brand-new to Forge FC, and scores his first two professional goals. August 26, 2021. The Hamilton Spectator. Steve. Milton.
  10. Web site: Forge FC's Woobens Pacius stands out in the CPL. Mariano. Sanchez Torres. BVM Sports. November 18, 2021.
  11. Web site: Pacific FC Wins Canadian Premier League For First Time. December 5, 2021. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  12. Web site: August 8, 2022 . Gatorade Team of the Week (Week 18) . Canadian Premier League.
  13. Web site: Forge FC's Woobens Pacius becoming the CPL's next must-watch young Canadian. Mitchell. Tierney. Canadian Premier League. July 28, 2022.
  14. Web site: Forge FC's Woobens Pacius named CPL Player of the Month for July. August 4, 2022. Canadian Premier League.
  15. Web site: Forge FC and young striker Woobens Pacius are on a roll in the CPL. August 11, 2022. Toronto Star. Neil. Davidson.
  16. Web site: Pacius goal gives Forge FC a 1-1 tie at Cavalry FC in first leg of CPL semifinal. October 15, 2022. Toronto Star.
  17. Web site: Pacius nommé parmi les meilleurs U21 en CPL. Pacius named among the best U21 in CPL. fr. October 14, 2022. Info Soccer.
  18. Web site: The Next Gen (presented by Jones DesLauriers - Navacord): Woobens Pacius heats up in second season at Forge FC. December 7, 2021. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  19. Web site: Forge FC Hamilton striker Pacius nominated for Best Canadian Under-21 award. In The Hammer. October 12, 2022. Anthony. Urciuoli.
  20. Web site: CPL Awards: De Rosario, Rea, Pacius nominated for Canadian U-21 Player of the Year. October 12, 2022. Canadian Premier League. Charlie. O'Connor-Clarke.
  21. Web site: Woobens Pacius, l'étoile montante de la CPL. Woobens Pacius, the rising star of the CPL. fr. May 17, 2023. Quentin. Parisisi. Canadian Premier League.
  22. Web site: Pacius Picks Up MLS Interest. August 10, 2023. Northern Tribeun. John. Jacques.
  23. Web site: Bernier: Pacius Picking Up Interest In Europe. February 9, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  24. Web site: Match Analysis: Decisive Pacius paces Forge to big 3-0 win over Vancouver. September 3, 2023. Alexandre. Gangué-Ruzic. Canadian Premier League.
  25. Web site: Vancouver FC 0-3 Forge FC: Pacius Hattrick Gives Forge Win. September 4, 2023. Northern Tribune. David. Parkes.
  26. Web site: Tierney . Mitchell . October 27, 2023 . Match Preview: Forge FC vs. Cavalry FC — 2023 CPL Final . live . https://web.archive.org/web/20231028180156/https://canpl.ca/article/match-preview-forge-fc-vs-cavalry-fc-2023-cpl-final . October 28, 2023 . October 28, 2023 . Canadian Premier League.
  27. Web site: Report:Nashville SC pursuing forward Woobens Pacius. Ben. Wright. December 17, 2023. Broadway Sports Media.
  28. Web site: As MLS Call Beckons, Pacius Departs Forge FC. December 17, 2023. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  29. Web site: Forward Woobens Pacius says goodbye to CPL champion Forge FC. December 17, 2023. Toronto Star.
  30. Web site: Forward Woobens Pacius Departs Forge FC After Successful Stint. 17 December 2023. Ticker. Tanya. King.
  31. Web site: Nashville Soccer Club Signs Forward Woobens Pacius . Nashville SC. February 15, 2024 . February 15, 2024.
  32. Web site: Nashville Signs Forge Striker Woobens Pacius. February 15, 2024. Northern Tribune. John. Jacques.
  33. Web site: Huntsville City FC Earns 4-2 Win Against Crown Legacy FC. June 8, 2024. MLS Next Pro.
  34. Web site: Haïti ou Canada? Le jeune attaquant Canado-haïtien de Forge FC, Woobens Pacius a fait son choix. Mythsouka. Jean-Philippe. Haiti or Canada? The young Canadian-Haitian striker of Forge FC, Woobens Pacius has made his choice . fr. Sport Passion Haiti. July 21, 2022.
  35. Web site: Woobens Pacius - Scout Report. Target Scouting. September 26, 2022. Caleb M.. Wilkins.
  36. 17 players from the Academy at the national identification camp . . Montreal . March 17, 2016 . November 9, 2023 . https://web.archive.org/web/20221007071234/https://en.cfmontreal.com/news/17-players-academy-national-identification-camp-0 . October 7, 2022 . live.
  37. Web site: Forge FC's Woobens Pacius and Hamilton Tiger-Cat's Tim White Team Up as Official World Vision Brand Ambassadors. November 1, 2023. Forge FC.
  38. Appearance(s) in CONCACAF League
  39. Includes appearance(s) in both the 2020 Canadian Championship, which was held in 2022, and the 2022 Canadian Championship
  40. Appearance(s) in CONCACAF Champions League