[15] Following his brief stint with Bukovyna, he was linked to a possible move abroad to Canadian side Toronto Atomic.

[16] Instead, he would sign with expansion side Ukraine United in the Canadian Soccer League's first division in the summer of 2016.

[17][18] In his debut season, he appeared in 20 matches recorded 3 goals, and helped secure a postseason berth by finishing second in the division.

[20] Ukraine's playoff journey would conclude in the next round after a defeat by the Serbian White Eagles.

[22] He would be named the team captain and recorded his first pair of goals in his debut match against Milton SC.

[24][25] Kerchu would contribute a goal in Vorkuta's win over Royal Toronto in the opening round of the playoffs.

[30] In the semifinal round, Vorkuta would defeat SC Waterloo Region in a penalty shootout to advance to the league championship final.