The 2019 MLS regular season was Carlos Ascues’ second season with the club. After being acquired on loan from Alianza Lima on Aug. 16, 2018, the Lions optioned to keep Carlos through the 2019 season. He made an impact last season, immediately connecting with former Lion Yoshimar Yotún in the middle. However, with Yoshi no longer a Lion, and the depth at central defensive midfield still huge, it was a prime season for Ascues to stake his claim to a permanent position with the Lions.
At the end of last season, Ascues was given a grade of 6.