MLS Toronto FC

Toronto FC Part Ways with Three Academy Players

Published on May 19, 2011 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release


Toronto FC announced Thursday that they have parted ways with Keven Aleman, Dino Gardiner, and Jonathan Lao all players from the Toronto FC Academy program.

"We ask that our Academy players sign a letter of commitment, which is an agreement between our club and player that they will receive the best training and development opportunities, with the goal of reaching the first team," said Toronto FC Head Coach and Technical Director Aron Winter. "These players have decided not to commit to our Academy in order to pursue tryouts overseas."

Gardiner and Lao were members of the Academy senior squad while Aleman was a member of the junior squad. Aleman spent time with the first team during the preseason.




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