Chile football clubs adjust rosters and schedule as VAR debut delayed

Deportes Limache announced the signing of 25‑year‑old right‑back Dylan Escobar from Coquimbo Unido, adding experience from Chile's top division and national youth teams.

The Primera B season’s VAR introduction was pushed back after the league’s suspension; the technology will now be used for the first time on matchday 18, when Deportes Iquique faces San Marcos de Arica on 2 August.

Universidad de Chile midfielder Franco Calderón remains under contract until the end of 2027, but no concrete offers have emerged from Argentine clubs despite rumors linking him to Independiente and Huracán.

Rangers postponed their fixture against Deportes Antofagasta due to severe weather, giving the bottom‑placed side extra preparation time ahead of their next game versus Deportes Copiapó.

Midfielder Mauricio Vera terminated his contract with Deportes Concepción by mutual agreement after a brief spell, becoming the latest player to leave the club as it reshapes its squad for the second half of the season.