Eriq Zavaleta Re-Signs with Toronto FC

February 23, 2021 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release

Toronto FC announced today that defender Eriq Zavaleta has been re-signed to a new contract through 2021 with an option for the 2022 season.

"Eriq is another veteran who's given a lot to the club," said Toronto FC General Manager Ali Curtis. "This is a big year for Eriq. He comes to the training ground every day ready to work and is a great role model as an all-around professional for our young players."

Zavaleta, 28, is entering his seventh season with Toronto FC and ninth in Major League Soccer (MLS). He was originally acquired in a trade with Seattle Sounders FC on January 26, 2015. Zavaleta has made 136 combined appearances, with two goals and two assists over six seasons for the Reds. Zavaleta is one of 12 players to have made 100 appearances or more and currently ranks eighth all-time in club history on that list. Zavaleta was part of the Reds 2017 Treble winning season (MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield, Canadian Championship), and has been part of two additional Canadian Championship winning teams (2016, 2018) with TFC.

TRANSACTION: Toronto FC re-sign defender Eriq Zavaleta to a new contract.

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