Transaction tracker: Toronto FC acquires Thiago Andrade
TFC traded for the Brazilian winger from San Diego FC during Wednesday's MLS Expansion Draft.
The transaction tracker at TFC Republic is a special feature where we will list all 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.
December 11, 2024: TFC adds Thiago Andrade
San Diego FC, who’ll join MLS as its 30th team in 2025, used its fourth selection in the Expansion Draft to select Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade from New York City FC.
San Diego then flipped Andrade to Toronto in a trade that saw the Reds give up their first-round pick (ninth overall) in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft and an additional $250,000 US in conditional general allocation money (GAM) in future years if certain performance-based metrics are met. San Diego also retains a percentage of a future transfer fee if Toronto sells Andrade to a non-MLS club.
Quick analysis: Toronto FC didn’t lose any players off its unprotected list during Wednesday’s MLS Expansion Draft. But it did manage to pick up Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade by the time the event was over.
“We are happy to add Thiago to TFC for the upcoming 2025 season,” GM Jason Hernandez said in a media release.
