LAFC has acquired midfielder Sergio Vásquez from Ecuadorian Serie A side Orense SC on a permanent transfer through the 2029-2030 season with a club option through 2030-2031. Vásquez will occupy an international roster slot and will be added to the roster as a U22 Initiative player pending receipt of his International Transfer Certificate (ITC) and P-1 Visa.
“We are excited to welcome Sergio to LAFC,” said LAFC President of Soccer Operations John Thorrington. “Sergio is a talented young midfielder whose intensity, versatility, and quality on the ball align well with how we want to play. He has built a strong foundation in Ecuador, and we believe our environment will allow him to continue developing while contributing to our pursuit of trophies. We are grateful to the leadership at Orense and Sergio’s representatives for their professionalism and collaboration throughout the process.”
Vásquez, 22, joins LAFC after spending his entire professional career with Ecuadorian Serie A club Orense SC. Coming through the club’s youth system, the defensive midfielder made his first-team debut in 2023 and has since emerged as a regular contributor in Ecuador's top division. During his time with Orense, he was a consistent presence in the club’s midfield, making 91 appearances (76 starts) across all competitions, tallying five goals and seven assists. In 2026, Vásquez cemented his status as a key figure, starting all 26 of his league appearances while recording four goals and three assists.
The addition of Vásquez continues a proud and productive history of Ecuadorian players donning the Black & Gold. Defender Diego Palacios and midfielder José Cifuentes played 204 combined MLS regular-season matches for LAFC and joined midfielder Jhegson Méndez on LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup championship side as well as the Ecuador National Team at the 2022 FIFA World Cup.
Name: Sergio Vásquez
Position: Midfielder
Age: 22
Height: 5’11”
Birthplace: Machala, Ecuador
Citizenship: Ecuador
Last Club: Orense SC (Ecuador)
TRANSACTION: LAFC acquires midfielder Sergio Vásquez from Ecuadorian Serie A side Orense SC on a permanent transfer through the 2029-2030 season with a club option through 2030-2031.
