NASHVILLE, TN – Nashville SC are transferring striker Woobens Pacius to FC Rouen, sources confirm to SixOneFive Soccer. The Athletic's Tom Bogert was first to report. Pacius, 24, scored two goals in 18 appearances for Nashville this season.
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Pacius was signed ahead of the 2024 season after coming through the CF Montréal academy and breaking out with Forge FC in the Canadian Premier League. Born in Canada, Pacius represents Haiti internationally.
After spending 2024 with Huntsville City FC, Pacius went on loan with Tampa Bay Rowdies in the USL Championship, where he scored 17 goals in 35 starts. Unfortunately, he hasn't been able to translate that form to Nashville SC.
Pacius's lone goals came in Nashville's first taste of Concacaf Champions Cup action, scoring in each leg against Canadian Premier League side Atlético Ottawa. At the MLS level, Pacius has managed just 303 minutes and hasn't scored a goal.
With the signing of Elias Saad, Nashville will look to utilize Warren Madrigal as the primary backup to striker Sam Surridge. Madrigal, 22, has five goals and four assists in 23 appearances and is the highest-scoring non-Designated Player in the squad.
Pacius's contract with Nashville ends at the conclusion of the 2026 season, with an option for 2027. It's solid business from Mike Jacobs and Nashville to get a transfer fee for the player, and for Pacius, it's a chance for a fresh start and consistent first-team minutes.
