Toronto FC transaction tracker

The transaction tracker at TFC Republic is a special feature where we will list all of the roster moves made by Toronto FC.

Toronto FC transaction tracker

The transaction tracker at TFC Republic is a special feature where we will list all of the roster additions and cuts, trades, signings and re-signings, and transfers made by Toronto FC, and examine what each move means for the club moving forward.

It's a great way to keep tabs on what Toronto FC is doing and how it's building its roster, as we look at each transaction in a bit of detail.

August 29, 2023: Thompson goes on loan with Lillestrøm SK

Toronto sends midfielder Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian top-flight club Lillestrøm SK for the remainder of the 2023 Major League Soccer season. As part of the deal, Lillestrøm has the option to exercise a permanent transfer for Thompson at the end of his loan.

Transaction tracker: TFC sends Kosi Thompson on loan to Norwegian club
The Canadian midfielder’s loan move to Lillestrøm SK for the rest of the 2023 MLS season could lead to a permanent transfer.

August 20, 2023: TFC signs goalkeeper Luka Garvran

Toronto FC signed TFC 2 goalkeeper Luka Gavran through 2023, with options for 2024 and 2025. He was added to the roster via the MLS Extreme Hardship rule, which allows a team to add a player to its roster when it has fewer than two goalkeepers or has less than 16 outfield players available.

Transaction tracker: TFC adds goalkeeper Luka Gavran to their roster
Toronto FC has signed TFC 2 goalkeeper Luka Gavran through 2023, with options for 2024 and 2025.

August 7, 2023: Perruzza goes on loan with HFX Wanderers

HFX Wanderers FC have acquired Canadian forward Jordan Perruzza on loan from Toronto FC for the remainder of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season. The deal is expected to be announced on Monday.

Transaction tracker: TFC sends Jordan Perruzza on loan to HFX Wanderers
The 22-year-old forward will spend the remainder of the 2023 Canadian Premier League season in Halifax.

August 4, 2023: Toronto adds German forward Prince Owusu

Toronto FC signs German forward Prince Owusu through 2024 with an option for 2025. He'll be added to the club’s roster pending his Canadian work permit, medicals, and receipt of the International Transfer Certificate (ITC).

Transaction tracker: TFC signs German forward Prince Owusu
The 26-year-old forward has inked a deal with Toronto FC through 2024 with an option for 2025.

August 2, 2023: Richie Laryea joins Whitecaps; won’t be back at TFC

The Vancouver Whitecaps announced that fullback and Canadian international Richie Laryea has joined the club on loan for the rest of the season from English side Nottingham Forest. It’s expected that the Whitecaps will sign Laryea on a permanent basis in the off-season, even though the club does not have the option to make him a permanent signing as part of the loan deal. This means he won't be back at Toronto FC.

Transaction tracker: Richie Laryea won’t be back at Toronto FC
TFC tabled a bid to Nottingham Forest for Laryea, but the Canadian fullback will instead be going on a season-ending loan with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

July 28, 2023: Toronto adds South African striker Cassius Mailula

Toronto FC has signed 22-year-old South African forward Cassius Mailula, from Mamelodi Sundowns FC of South Africa's top division, through 2026 with an option for 2027. Terms of the transfer were not disclosed. TFC added Mailula to their roster under the MLS U-22 Initiative.

Transaction tracker: TFC signs South African Cassius Mailula
Toronto FC acquired the young forward from South African club Mamelodi Sundowns FC as part of the MLS U22 Initiative.

July 26, 2023: Toronto deals Hedges to Austin for GAM

Toronto FC announced it has traded defender Matt Hedges to Austin FC in exchange for up to $475,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). Toronto gets $375,000 in 2024 GAM and up to an additional conditional $100,000 in 2025 GAM based on the player’s roster status on January 1, 2024.

Transaction tracker: Toronto FC trades Matt Hedges to Austin FC
TFC has sent veteran defender Matt Hedges to Austin in exchange for up to $475,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM).

July 25, 2023: TFC loans Akinola to Earthquakes

Toronto FC has loaned forward Ayo Akinola to the San Jose Earthquakes for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season. In return, TFC receives a 2023 international roster slot. The Earthquakes will have the option to exercise a permanent transfer for Akinola through 2024 at the end of his loan.

Transaction tracker: TFC sends Ayo Akinola on loan to San Jose
In return, Toronto FC receives a 2023 international roster slot from the Earthquakes, who can exercise a permanent transfer for Akinola.

July 13, 2023: TFC swaps midfielders with New England

Toronto FC has acquired midfielder Latif Blessing and a 2023 international roster slot from the New England Revolution in exchange for midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye.

Transaction tracker: TFC trades Mark-Anthony Kaye to New England
The Canadian international is off to New England with Toronto FC receiving fellow midfielder Latif Blessing and an international roster slot in return.

July 10, 2023: TFC adds Franco Ibarra via loan deal

Toronto FC announced it has acquired Argentine midfielder Franco Ibarra on a loan deal from Atlanta United FC for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season. In return, Atlanta receives $50,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM). Atlanta also retains the player’s rights following the conclusion of the loan – Toronto doesn’t have the option to make Ibarra a permanent signing.

Transaction tracker: Franco Ibarra loan 1st move under new TFC GM Jason Hernandez
The Argentine midfielder will remain on loan at Toronto FC for the remainder of the 2023 MLS season.

April 25, 2023: Toronto trades for Sapong, Mabika

Toronto FC acquired forward CJ Sapong from Nashville SC in exchange for defender Lukas MacNaughton. Nashville also receives a guaranteed $125,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2024 and up to $75,000 in conditional GAM in 2025.

In a separate trade move, TFC acquired defender Aimé Mabika from Inter Miami CF. In exchange, Toronto sent $100,000 in GAM in 2024. As part of the trade, Inter Miami will also receive up to an additional $100,000 in conditional GAM, and will retain a 25 per cent sell-on percentage for Mabika.

Both moves were completed before the MLS primary transfer window closed on Monday.

Transaction tracker: TFC makes 2 trades before transfer window closes
Toronto FC acquired forward CJ Sapong from Nashville SC in exchange for defender Lukas MacNaughton and General Allocation Money.

April 6, 2023: Toronto signs Alonso Coello Camarero

Toronto FC announced it has signed midfielder Alonso Coello Camarero through 2023, with options for 2024 and 2025. The Spanish midfielder will occupy an international roster spot.

Transaction tracker: TFC adds Alonso Coello Camarero to roster
Toronto FC has signed the Spanish midfielder to a contract, making him latest player to graduate to MLS from TFC 2.

March 14, 2023: Reds claim Gutiérrez off waivers

Toronto FC announced it has picked up left fullback Cristián Gutiérrez off waivers from the Vancouver Whitecaps.

Transaction tracker: TFC adds defensive depth with Cristián Gutiérrez
Toronto FC announced it has claimed the Canadian left fullback off waivers from the Vancouver Whitecaps.

March 2, 2023: Luke Singh loaned out to Atlético Ottawa

Toronto FC announced that centre back Luke Singh has been loaned to Atlético Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League through December 2023.

Transaction tracker: Toronto FC sends Luke Singh out on loan
The young centre back will spend the entire 2023 season with Atlético Ottawa in the Canadian Premier League.

Feb. 28, 2023: Kadin Chung has contract terminated

Toronto FC announced it came to a mutual agreement with defender Kadin Chung to terminate his contract effective immediately.

Transaction tracker: Toronto FC parts ways with Kadin Chung
TFC announced on Tuesday that they came to a mutual agreement with the Canadian defender to terminate his contract.

Feb. 24, 2023: Reds add Kobe Franklin to 1st team roster

Toronto FC announced it has signed defender Kobe Franklin to a homegrown contract through 2024, with options for 2025 and 2026. Franklin becomes the 32nd player in club history to sign for the first team from the youth academy.

Transaction tracker: TFC adds defender Kobe Franklin to roster
Toronto FC has signed the 19-year-old to a homegrown contract through 2024, with options for 2025 and 2026.

Feb. 20, 2023: Reds trade Jiménez to Dallas for Servania

Toronto FC acquired midfielder Brandon Servania from FC Dallas in exchange for Jesús Jiménez and an international roster lot through the remainder of the 2023 season. As part of the trade, TFC will also retain a portion of Jiménez’s salary budget charge.

Transaction tracker: Jiménez traded to Dallas for Servania
TFC acquired Brandon Servania from FC Dallas in exchange for Jesús Jiménez and an international slot through the rest of the 2023 season.

Feb. 8, 2023: Jayden Nelson sold to Rosenborg

Toronto FC reached an agreement with Norwegian club Rosenborg BK for the transfer of Canadian winger Jayden Nelson.

Transaction tracker: Jayden Nelson moves to Rosenborg BK
The Canadian winger joins the Norwegian club via transfer after coming up through the youth academy and three seasons with TFC.

Feb. 7, 2023: Toronto FC adds Sigurd Rosted

Toronto FC reached an agreement with Danish club Brøndby IF for the transfer of Norwegian centre back Sigurd Rosted. The 28-year-old was signed by TFC using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) to a three-year deal with an option for 2026.

Transaction tracker: TFC signs centre back Sigurd Rosted
The Norwegian joins Toronto FC from Danish club Brøndby, having signed with the Reds on a three-year TAM deal, with an option for 2026.

Jan. 27, 2023: Toronto FC adds free agent Sean Johnson

Toronto FC signs U.S. international goalkeeper Sean Johnson using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) through 2024.

Transaction tracker: TFC signs goalkeeper Sean Johnson
Toronto FC pulled off a major coup by agreeing to terms with one of the most sought after and high profile free agents in MLS.

Jan. 24, 2023: Toronto FC adds left fullback Raoul Petretta

Toronto FC signs Italian defender Raoul Petretta from Turkish club Kasımpaşa Spor Kulübü, using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM) through 2025, with an option for 2026.

TFC transaction tracker: Reds add defender Raoul Petretta
Toronto FC plugged a major hole in its roster with the signing of left fullback Raoul Petretta, using Targeted Allocation Money.

Jan. 12, 2023: Toronto FC acquire forward Adama Diomande

Toronto FC picked up Norwegian forward Adama Diomande off waivers, signing him to a contract through 2024 with an option for 2025.

Transaction tracker: TFC adds veteran striker Adama Diomande
Toronto FC picked up Norwegian forward Adama Diomande off waivers and he will be under contract through 2024 with an option for 2025.

Jan. 5, 2023: Chris Mavinga leaves Toronto FC

Out of contract since Toronto FC decided not to pick up its option at the end of the 2022 MLS season, Chris Mavinga has signed a two-year deal with the LA Galaxy, where he'll be reunited with former Reds coach Greg Vanney.

Transaction tracker: TFC parts company with Chris Mavinga
The free agent centre back has signed a two-year contract with the LA Galaxy after failing to come to terms with Toronto FC on a new deal.

Dec. 21, 2022: Reds draft Canadian defender

Toronto FC used its second-round pick (No. 32 overall) of the MLS SuperDraft on Penn State defender Jalen Watson. With its third-round pick (No. 61 overall), TFC selected Western Michigan forward Charlie Sharp.

Transaction tracker: TFC selects Canadian defender at MLS SuperDraft
Toronto FC selected Penn State defender Jalen Watson and Western Michigan forward Charlie Sharp during Wednesday’s MLS SuperDraft.

Dec. 19, 2022: Reds land free agent defender Matt Hedges

Toronto FC has signed defender Matt Hedges to a two-year contract, with options through 2026, using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Transaction tracker: TFC lands free agent defender Matt Hedges
Hedges has the potential to make the same impact at Toronto FC as Drew Moor did when he joined the Reds prior to the 2016 MLS season.

Dec. 16, 2022: TFC signs Victor Vázquez

Toronto FC announced it has signed Víctor Vázquez through 2023, with an option for 2024, after selecting him in the second stage of last month's MLS re-entry draft.

Transaction tracker: Toronto FC brings back Victor Vázquez
After selecting him in last month’s MLS re-entry draft, TFC signed the veteran midfielder to a one-year deal, with an option for another year.

Dec. 12, 2022: TFC inks Jonathan Osorio to a new deal

Toronto FC re-signed Canadian international midfielder Jonathan Osorio to a three-year contract, with an option for 2026, using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Transaction tracker: Jonathan Osorio staying at Toronto FC
TFC has re-signed the Canadian international to a three-year contract, with an option for 2026, using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Nov. 22, 2022: Toronto acquires Vázquez in re-entry draft

Toronto FC selected veteran midfielder Victor Vázquez in the second stage of the 2022 MLS re-entry draft.

Transaction tracker: TFC selects Victor Vázquez in re-entry draft
Toronto FC made a bold move by picking the former Reds midfielder and MLS Cup champion during Tuesday’s second stage of the re-entry draft.

Nov. 17, 2022: Toronto acquires Romero in re-entry draft

Toronto FC selected goalkeeper Tomás Romero in the first stage of the 2022 MLS re-entry draft.

Transaction tracker: TFC picks Tomás Romero in re-entry draft
Toronto FC added some goalkeeping depth when they selected the El Salvador international during the first stage of the MLS re-entry draft.

Nov. 15, 2022: Domenico Criscito retires, leaves TFC

Veteran fullback Domenico Criscito, 35, announced his retirement after a 19-year career, the last six months of which was spent in MLS at Toronto FC.

TFC Talk: What does Domenico Criscito’s retirement mean for the Reds?
The 35-year-old Italian has announced he’s hanging up his cleats, which leaves a big roster hole to fill for Toronto FC.

Nov. 9, 2022: TFC trades Petrasso to Orlando

Toronto FC announced the trade of defender Luca Petrasso to Orlando City SC for a guaranteed $300,000 of General Allocation Money (GAM) in 2023. TFC will receive an additional $50,000 in GAM in 2024 and $50,000 in 2025 if certain performance-based metrics are met. As part of the trade, the Reds will also retain a sell-on percentage in the event of a permanent transfer of the Canadian defender.

Transaction tracker: TFC sends Luca Petrasso to Orlando City
This latest trade appears to be a continuation of Toronto FC moving further away from relying on its crop of youth academy products.

Oct. 14, 2022: Bono, Westberg among end-of-season departures

Goalkeepers Alex Bono and Quentin Westberg, defender Doneil Henry, and midfielder Noble Okello are out of contract at the end of 2022 and will not return to TFC next season.

Transaction tracker: Bono won’t be back at TFC in 2023
Toronto FC has parted ways with Bono and Quentin Westberg, defender Doneil Henry, midfielder Noble Okello and forward Ifunanyachi Achara.

Sept. 13, 2022: TFC adds Hugo Mbongue

Toronto FC signed TFC 2 forward Hugo Mbongue to a homegrown contract through 2025, with an option for 2026.

Transaction tracker: TFC adds Hugo Mbongue to the roster
Toronto FC has signed the 18-year-old forward to a homegrown contract through 2025, with an option for 2026.

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