One of Vancouver FC’s most recent additions, Vasco Fry, is someone who does not overcomplicate things; just lives in the moment and focuses only on the things that he can control. Now, Fry’s present places him with the opportunity he has been working towards his whole life: playing in the first division of professional football.

“I want to build something with this club,” says Fry. “I am here on loan but still, I want to make you guys remember my name and help this club become bigger.”

The calmness and maturity of this 23-year-old comes in part due to his studies in Psychology which he is currently completing an undergraduate degree in Psychology at the University of British Columbia. His parents motivated him to never leave school as the career of a footballer is very short and could end at any moment. This advice was a burden early on in Fry’s youth but now he values the importance of school and uses his deeper understanding of peoples’ minds as an advantage on the field.

“I believe you see things differently. You understand groups and individuals better and how and when to approach them,” shares Fry. “I believe I obtained those things thanks to Psychology, which has helped me a lot on a daily basis.”

Fry’s style of play reflects the human that he is. The midfielder loves one-touch football and finding free spaces with precise switch play passes, no-nonsense, pragmatic football. Fry is also someone that thrives for balance, always committed to both the attack and the defence of a game.  

“I am a defensive midfielder, but I think I am very dynamic. I like to go forward a lot,” explains Fry. “I enjoy assisting the players more than actually scoring. So, I think I’m a very good team player.”

Fry has always been thankful for having football to turn to as a steadiness in his life. It hasn’t been lost on him the opportunities he’s been provided through the sport and the chance he’s had to make a living out of it.

“It is beautiful, you fall in love with football, and you may experience some bad moments but always with that reminder that football will keep giving back to you,” believes Fry. “I think that is what makes me keep pushing forward, just for that single moment of happiness that football can bring.”

The journey for Fry, as with many footballers, has not been a clearcut path but he understands the necessity of being adaptable and putting everything you have on the line for your team. With his newest opportunity at VFC, Fry is ready to live in the moment and make the most of his ‘now.’

“Every sacrifice has its recompense and now I feel I’m getting rewarded for what I have put into this [career].” 

Come support Vasco at our next home match at Willough Community Park, Sunday, September 3rd as we take on the Canadian Premier League defending champions Hamilton’s Forge FC. Click here to get your tickets!