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USMNT starlet Paxten Aaronson - brother of Leeds loanee Brenden - scores brace for Vitesse to give them victory over Fortuna Sittard one week after devastating 18-point deduction and relegation confirmation

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  • Vitesse relegated after points deduction
  • Pick up rare win to move onto two points
  • On loan Aaronson bags brace
  • WHAT HAPPENED?

    Vitesse fans had reason to cheer on Sunday after seeing their side secure a rare victory in the Eredivisie. An entertaining game saw the hosts prevail 3-2 over Fortuna Sittard, with USMNT starlet Aaronson scoring twice. The win comes in the wake of Vitesse's relegation from the Dutch top flight after the club were docked 18 points amid an investigation into ties with former Chelsea owner Roman Abramovich. The victory means that Vitesse now have two points from 31 games played.

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    THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Aaronson moved to Vitesse on loan in the January transfer window from Eintracht Frankfurt after struggling for game time with the Bundesliga club. The 20-year-old has gone on to make 11 league appearances for his new club, scoring four times for Edward Sturing's side.

  • DID YOU KNOW?

    Paxten is the younger brother of Union Berlin and USMNT midfielder Brendan Aaronson, who is on loan at the German club from Leeds United. The two siblings faced each other earlier this season in the Bundesliga when Union Berlin beat Eintracht Frankfurt 3-0.

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    WHAT NEXT FOR AARONSON

    Aaronson will finish the season with Vitesse, who conclude their campaign with games against Utrecht, Heerenveen and Ajax. The youngster is then expected to play a key role for the USMNT at the Paris Olympics.

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