TFC Flashback: Reds swap Jozy Altidore for Jermain Defoe

Ten years ago this week, Altidore joined Toronto FC from Sunderland in a move that helped the Reds reach the next level in MLS.

TFC Flashback: Reds swap Jozy Altidore for Jermain Defoe

In this special flashback series for TFC Republic, we look back at interesting moments in the history of Toronto FC. 

This past Thursday marked the 10-year anniversary of Jozy Altidore's arrival at Toronto FC. With that in mind, let's revisit his introductory press conference as TFC's new Designated Player.  


The Jermain Defoe era at Toronto FC was officially over, and a new era had begun. 

TFC announced on Jan. 16, 2015 that they reached a transfer agreement with Sunderland for Jozy Altidore. The Reds also traded Defoe to the English Premier League club as part of the deal.