Ramón Ábila

  • Years with Minnesota United: 2021
  • Position: Forward (Centre-Forward)
  • Nationality: Argentine
  • Acquisition: Signed on a season-long loan from Boca Juniors (Argentina) in April 2021, using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Ramón “Wanchope” Ábila is a veteran Argentine striker known for his goal-scoring record and physical presence. He was acquired by Minnesota United FC to serve as a designated striker during the 2021 MLS season. He had been a prolific goal scorer for Boca Juniors and Huracán in Argentina before his move to MLS.

Key stats with Minnesota United (MLS, 2021):

  • MLS regular season appearances: 10 (1 start)
  • MLS regular season goals: 2
  • MLS regular season assists: 0
  • Goal Highlight: Scored his first MLS goal on May 12, 2021, against the Vancouver Whitecaps.
  • Departure: His loan was cut short, and he was placed on waivers in August 2021. D.C. United claimed him off waivers shortly thereafter.

Memorable moments and honors (Overall Career):

  • Boca Juniors Success: Scored 36 goals in 83 appearances for Argentine giants Boca Juniors and was part of the squads that won the Argentine Primera División in 2017–18 and 2019–20.
  • Copa Libertadores Final Goal: Scored a goal in the first leg of the 2018 Copa Libertadores Final against River Plate.
  • Copa Argentina Winner: Won the 2013–14 Copa Argentina with Club Atlético Huracán.
  • Nickname: He is commonly known by the nickname “Wanchope” due to a physical resemblance to former Costa Rican international Paulo Wanchope.

Where is he now?:

  • After his second MLS loan stint with D.C. United ended in 2021, Ábila returned to Argentina.
  • He signed with Club Atlético Colón in February 2022 and then had a brief spell with Barracas Central in 2024.
  • Ramón Ábila is currently an active Forward for Club Atlético Huracán in the Argentine Primera División. He rejoined the club for his third spell in mid-2024. However, recent reports (December 2025) suggest he is out of the coach’s plans and is likely to be seeking a move elsewhere ahead of the 2026 season.