Atlético Ottawa announced the signing of New Zealand forward Monty Patterson on a two-year contract Wednesday.
The 28-year-old has joined the capital city club’s squad as it prepares for the 2025 Canadian Premier League season that kicks off in April.
The kiwi is believes he’ll be able to contribute offensively in a league he is familiar with.
“I like to help the team by scoring goals, creating chances and working hard,” said Patterson. “A few of my good friends have played in this league before. Moses Dyer, Myer Bevan & I know Ollie Bassett a little bit, who obviously did a really good job here. I spoke to Moses a bit, and followed the league a bit these past few years.”
Ottawa believes Patterson’s versatility will prove an asset as he is comfortable playing any position across the front line.
“Monty is a versatile, dynamic number nine that fits our style of play and model,” said JD Ulanowski Atlético Ottawa GM. “We expect him to bring lots of attacking output in the final third for us.”
Patterson most recently played for Birkenhead United in New Zealand’s National League-North, scoring 24 goals in 30 appearances.
Patterson has international experience, making 15 appearances for the New Zealand national side in 2016 and 2017, scoring one goal.
