LEESBURG, Va. – Loudoun United FC announced on Saturday the club had signed midfielder Andrés Souper to a one-year contract ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.

Souper joins the Red-and-White after developing professionally in Chile, most recently playing for Club de Deportes Antofagasta. The 26-year-old began his career with Club Deportivo Universidad Católica before gaining professional experience on loan with Club de Deportes Valdivia and Club de Deportes Puerto Montt in Chile. At the international level, he has also represented Chile as a member of the Chile U-23 National Team.

"Andrés Souper is a creative, intelligent, ultra-competitive midfielder who breaks lines with intent through both passing and dribbling,” said Loudoun Sporting Director Alen Marcina. “He is effective with set-piece delivery and shows strong two-way commitment through his work rate and ball-winning, offering versatility across central areas."

Ahead of the 2020 season, Souper joined Deportes Antofagasta on loan from Universidad Católica. He returned to Universidad Católica following the completion of his loan spell in 2020, before signing permanently with Deportes Antofagasta in 2021. In 2023, Souper spent time on loan with Club Deportivo Magallanes, where he made seven league appearances in Chile’s Liga de Primera, and featured once in the CONMEBOL Sudamericana, gaining valuable experience at both the domestic and continental levels.

“We are delighted to welcome Andrés to the club. He is a highly technical, creative midfielder who possesses the vision and passing range to unlock defenses in the final third. His ability to operate both as a central playmaker and in wider areas gives us great tactical flexibility,” said United Head Coach Anthony Limbrick. “Having played at a high level in Chile and in continental competitions like the Copa Sudamericana, he brings a level of composure and experience that will be invaluable to our squad.”

Across his professional career, Souper has totaled 111 appearances and 15 goals with Deportes Antofagasta, along with 19 appearances and two goals for Puerto Montt, and a further 14 appearances during his loan spell with Magallanes.