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TFC Flashback: Ager Aketxe failed to live up to the hype

The Spanish playmaker signed with Toronto to great fanfare prior to the 2018 MLS season but left after less than five months.

Jan 28, 2023 — 4 min read

As part of TFC Republic's special flashback series, I examine interesting moments in the history of Toronto FC.

In the latest instalment: Ager Aketxe arrived in Toronto to great fanfare in 2018 but left after less than five months.

In this 1-on-1 interview, Pearlman discusses growing up in South Africa, his journey from the youth academy to Toronto FC, and more.

Seth Macomber of The Blazing Musket previews Saturday's game between Toronto FC and the New England Revolution at BMO Field.

Both players join the Young Reds after coming up through the Sheffield United Academy.

The English forward was the driving force behind a big Toronto FC home win over the Revolution during the 2009 MLS season.

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