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FC Cincinnati signs Gustavo Vallecilla on loan

FC Cincinnati (Photo by Jason Whitman/Getty Images).

The reshaping of the FC Cincinnati backline continues to take shape with the club on Monday announcing the loan capture of Gustavo Vallecilla.

The 21-year old Ecuadorean, rumored for a week with the club, joins FC Cincinnati side on loan from SD Aucas in Ecuador’s top flite. He has 47 appearances with 27 starts in a career that began when he made his professional debut at 17-years old with Deportivo Cuenca.

He has been with three clubs in Ecuador, most recently with SD Aucas, who’s most famous player is legendary Colombian international goalkeeper Rene Heguita.