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FC Dallas Gets Colombian Forward Escobar From Dynamo Kiev

FRISCO, Texas (AP) - FC Dallas has acquired Colombian forward Andres Ramiro Escobar on loan from Ukrainian power Dynamo Kiev.

Escobar spent part of last year on loan with the French club Evian, appearing in four games. He was with Deportivo Cali in his native country when he signed with Dynamo Kiev in 2011.

Escobar returned to the Cali club on loan in 2012 and 2013, scoring five goals in 35 matches.

The 22-year-old Escobar is expected to pair with another young Colombian forward in Fabian Castillo for the rebuilding FC Dallas club.

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