Atlético Ottawa announced on Thursday the arrival of Canadian midfielder Ilias Iliadis on loan from Major League Soccer (MLS) side CF Montréal. The 23-year-old arrives in the nation’s capital until the end of the 2024 Canadian Premier League (CPL) season.

Last season, Iliadis joined Atlético Ottawa on loan from CF Montréal on July 28, playing 12 times and scoring one goal in the final match of the season away to Hamilton’s Forge FC. Iliadis has featured twice in the TELUS Canadian Championship for Montréal this year, and appeared in the match day squad for both Leagues Cup matches and 12 MLS fixtures.

“We are very happy to have Ilias back,” said Carlos González, Head Coach, Atlético Ottawa. “After the good impressions he gave us last season, we are certain that he will help us achieve the team’s collective objectives. His abilities and versatility will give us performance both on the left flank and even more depth in the midfield.”

Iliadis played his minor soccer with the Scarborough Olympic Flame SC before joining Greek club Panathinaikos’ Academy in January 2015. The Toronto-born midfielder spent six years progressing throughout the youth ranks and joined Panathinaikos B in 2021, playing a total of 34 games and scoring two goals in the Greek Super League 2.

CF Montréal acquired the former Greece under-17 international in 2023. Iliadis has made three Canadian Championship appearances for the club since then, while also featuring six times in the MLS.