OTTAWA – Ottawa Fury FC announced the signing of goalkeeper Callum Irving on Tuesday, as the Canadian goalkeeper remains north of the border following a standout first professional season with Rio Grande Valley FC in 2016. The signing is pending league and federation approval.

Irving joins Ottawa after spending time in the past season with both the Toros in the USL and on loan with the Houston Dynamo in MLS. The Vancouver, B.C. native recorded eight shutouts in 14 appearances with the Toros, allowing only nine goals.

“Callum’s ability with his feet allows us to fully transition into a team that can build from the back in 2017,” said Fury FC Head Coach Paul Dalglish. “This is a key signing for us that allows us to play our style. The fact that he is Canadian and that we get the chance to develop another player for the Canadian National Team pool is another added bonus.”