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.
October 28, 2024: End of season roster decisions
Toronto FC declined its 2025 contract options for goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh, defenders Aimé Mabika and Shane O'Neill; and midfielder Brandon Servania. GM Jason Hernandez said that conversations are ongoing with some of those players about possibly being re-signed to new deals ahead of the 2025 MLS season.
Toronto picked up its contract options for goalkeeper Luka Gavran; defenders Kobe Franklin and Kevin Long; midfielders Alonso Coello and Kosi Thompson; and forwards Deandre Kerr and Tyrese Spicer. That means these players will return for TFC next season.
TFC have until the MLS deadline of Nov. 27 to exercise or decline the 2025 contract options for defender Luke Singh, currently on loan at the CPL's Atlético Ottawa, and forward Prince Owusu.
September 17, 2024: TFC adds Edwards, Sharp
Toronto FC signed TFC 2 defender Nathaniel Edwards to a senior team contract through 2025, with options for 2026 and 2027. Toronto also signed TFC 2 forward Charlie Sharp to a similar contract.
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August 21, 2024: Mailula loaned to Wydad Athletic Club
Toronto FC has sent forward Cassius Mailula on loan to Moroccan club Wydad Athletic Club through July 31, 2025. Wydad AC will have the option to exercise a permanent transfer for Mailula at the end of this loan.
August 9, 2024: Marshall-Rutty sent to CF Montreal
Toronto FC has acquired up to $1,300,000 US in General Allocation Money (GAM) from CF Montreal in exchange for Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. As part of the deal, TFC receives a guaranteed $850,000 in GAM – $450,000 in 2024 GAM and $400,000 2025 GAM – and up to an additional $450,000 in conditional GAM if certain performance-based metrics are met. Also, TFC retains a sell-on percentage in the event of a future permanent transfer of the winger.
July 18, 2024: Wingo joins TFC as a free agent
Toronto FC announced the acquisition of Henry Wingo, signing the American defender to a contract through 2026 with a club option for 2027. TFC acquired Wingo’s MLS discovery rights in a trade with D.C. United in exchange for $75,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money.
June 11, 2024: Reds sign Sean Johnson to extension
Toronto FC signs goalkeeper Sean Johnson to a one-year contract extension guaranteed through 2025 with a team option for 2026.
May 20, 2024: Jordan Perruzza put on waivers
Toronto FC has placed forward Jordan Perruzza on waivers.
May 7, 2024: Reds, Akinola mutually agree to terminate contract
Toronto FC announced it has come to an agreement with forward Ayo Akinola to mutually terminate his contract, effective May 7, 2024.
April 24, 2024: Reds get Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United
Toronto FC acquired winger Derrick Etienne Jr. in a trade with Atlanta United FC in exchange for $200,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM). As part of the deal, Atlanta could also receive an additional $175,000 GAM if certain performance-based metrics are met.
March 22, 2024: Luke Singh loaned out to Atlético Ottawa
Toronto FC announced that centre back Luke Singh has been sent to Atlético Ottawa of the Canadian Premier League on a season-long loan.
March 14, 2024: TFC trades Blessing to Houston
Toronto FC sends midfielder Latif Blessing to Houston Dynamo in exchange for up to $275,000 General Allocation Money – $75,000 in 2025 GAM and up to $200,000 in conditional 2025 GAM if certain performance-based metrics are met.
March 5, 2024: Hugo Mbongue loaned to San Antonio
Toronto FC sends forward Hugo Mbongue on loan to San Antonio FC of the United Soccer League (USL) Championship for the remainder of the 2024 season.
Feb. 29, 2024: Reds add midfielder Matty Longstaff
Toronto FC has signed English midfielder Matty Longstaff to a contract through 2025 with an option for 2026.
Feb. 24, 2024: Toronto FC signs Adam Pearlman
Toronto FC signed defender Adam Pearlman to a first team contract as a homegrown player through 2027 with an option for 2028.
Feb. 23, 2024: Toronto FC waives Adama Diomande
Toronto FC announced it has placed forward Adama Diomande on waivers.
Feb. 23, 2024: Reds land Laryea from Nottingham Forest
Toronto FC has agreed to terms on a transfer fee with English Premier League side Nottingham Forest FC for defender Richie Laryea. The Reds have signed the Canadian international through 2026 with an option for 2027. According to Chris Wheatley of NationalWorld, the transfer is worth $750,000 US plus bonuses.
Feb. 23, 2024: Reds adds Nicksoen Gomis to roster
Toronto FC signs French defender Nicksoen Gomis from English club Sheffield United FC to a two-year deal through 2025 with options for 2026 and 2027.
Quick analysis: Toronto FC continues to add defensive reinforcements with the signing of Gomis, whose arrival at the MLS club comes on the heels of this week's earlier additions of Richie Laryea and Kevin Long.
Feb. 22, 2024: Reds ink Ranjitsingh to short-term deal
Toronto FC signed goalkeeper Greg Ranjitsingh to a new contract through 2024 with an option for 2025.
Feb. 21, 2024: Reds secure an international roster slot
Toronto FC acquired a 2024 international roster slot from CF Montreal in exchange for $175,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) split between 2024 and 2025. TFC will send $50,000 in GAM to Montreal in 2024 and $125,000 in GAM in 2025.
Feb. 20, 2024: Reds add Irish international Kevin Long
Toronto FC acquires defender Kevin Long from Birmingham City of the EFL Championship. Terms of the transfer deal were not released. The Irish centre back has signed with TFC through 2024 with a 2025 option. He will occupy an international slot on the club's roster this coming season.
February 15, 2024: TFC 2 adds Charlie Sharp
After spending a portion of pre-season training camp with the first team, the 22-year-old has inked an MLS NEXT Pro contract with the Young Reds. Terms of the deal were not announced. Sharp will be added to the club’s roster pending league and federation approval.
January 9, 2024: Reds add Deybi Flores
Toronto FC signed defensive midfielder Deybi Flores from Hungarian team Fehérvár Football Club to a two-year contract with an option for 2026. He will be added to the club’s roster pending his Canadian work permit, medicals, and receipt of the International Transfer Certificate (ITC). Terms of the deal with Fehérvár were not released.
December 19, 2023: Reds select winger with No. 1 pick
Toronto FC used the first overall pick in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft to select winger Tyrese Spicer from Lipscomb University. TFC selected defender Joey Maher from Indiana University with its second-round pick (No. 30 overall). In the third round, Toronto selected Indiana midfielder Patrick McDonald (a junior) with the 59th pick and Stanford University midfielder Fletcher Bank (a sophomore) with the 85th pick.
December 1, 2023: Aimé Mabika staying at Toronto FC
TFC announced they have exercised their contract option on defender Aimé Mabika.
November 2, 2023: End of season roster decisions
Toronto FC declined its 2024 contract options for goalkeepers Greg Ranjitsingh and Tomás Romero, defender Themi Antonoglou, midfielder Víctor Vázquez and forward C.J. Sapong. At the same time, TFC exercised its 2024 contract options on goalkeeper Luka Gavran and midfielder Alonso Coello.
In addition, defender Cristian Gutierrez is out of contract at the end of the year. The club retains its contract option for Aimé Mabika and remain in discussions with the defender. Midfielder Kosi Thompson is on loan with Lillestrøm SK until the end of the 2023 season, and the Norwegian club has the option to exercise a permanent transfer for 2024.
