
Toronto FC Signs MLS SuperDraft Pick Achara
February 21, 2020 - Major League Soccer (MLS)
Toronto FC News Release
Toronto FC announced today that the club has signed forward Ifunanyachi Achara. As per club policy terms of the deal were not disclosed.
"Achara has had a terrific preseason. He works hard, is dynamic offensively and has a great way about him where he fits very well within the group," said Toronto FC General Manager Ali Curtis. "We're excited about adding him to the team as we feel he has a lot of potential."
Achara, 22, was selected 25th overall in the 2020 MLS SuperDraft out of Georgetown University. Born in Enugu, Nigeria, Achara spent four seasons at Georgetown and captained the Hoyas to the NCAA National Championship last season. In preseason with TFC, Achara has scored three goals in four appearances.
TRANSACTION: Toronto FC signs forward Ifunanyachi Achara.
IFUNANYACHI ACHARA
Position: Forward
Height: 5'10
Weight: 161
Birthdate: September 28, 1997 (22 years)
Hometown: Enugu, Nigeria
Nationality: Nigerian
College: Georgetown University
Major League Soccer Stories from February 21, 2020
- LA Galaxy x Black Arrow FC to Collaborate for 2020 Season - LA Galaxy
- Colorado Rapids Loan Anderson, Rodriguez, Jackson and Rwatubyaye to Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC - Colorado Rapids
- New York Red Bulls Sign Cristian Casseres Jr to New MLS Contract - New York Red Bulls
- LA Galaxy Sign Midfielder Jonathan Perez to Homegrown Player Contract - LA Galaxy
- FC Dallas Announces Details for Celebrate25 Week Leading up to 2020 Home Opener on February 29 - FC Dallas
- Orlando City SC Signs 2020 MLS SuperDraft Selection Joey DeZart - Orlando City SC
- Colorado Rapids Loan Matt Hundley to Memphis 901 FC - Colorado Rapids
- Toronto FC Signs MLS SuperDraft Pick Achara - Toronto FC
- Major League Soccer Canada and Kellogg Canada Announce Multi-Year Partnership - MLS
- Columbus Crew SC Announces 2020 Television Broadcast Schedule & Talent Team - Columbus Crew SC
- Whitecaps FC Welcome GE Appliances Canada as Newest Partner - Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- LAFC, Estrella Media Announce Spanish-Language Broadcast TV Partnership - Los Angeles FC
- D.C. United and WJLA 24/7 News Reach Deal to Televise Matches in 2020 - D.C. United
- Minnesota United Announces 2020 Broadcast Schedule - Minnesota United FC
- FC Cincinnati Sign Midfielder Rey Ortiz - FC Cincinnati
- 2020 Single-Match Tickets Now on Sale for All Chicago Fire FC Matches at Soldier Field - Chicago Fire FC
- Red Bull Arena to Host Greece, Costa Rica for International Friendly - New York Red Bulls
- Nashville SC Collaborates with Judah & the Lion to Create Official Club Anthem - Nashville SC
- D.C. United and Julian Gressel Agree to Long-Term Contract - D.C. United
- YES Network to Televise 26 New York City FC Matches in 2020 - New York City FC
- Columbus Crew SC Reveals 2020 Promotional Calendar - Columbus Crew SC
- Sounders FC Plays to 2-2 Draw with CD Olimpia in First Leg of Scotiabank CONCACAF Champions League Round of 16 Matchup - Seattle Sounders FC
- Game Notes: AD San Carlos 3 - 5 New York City FC - New York City FC
The opinions expressed in this release are those of the organization issuing it, and do not necessarily reflect the thoughts or opinions of OurSports Central or its staff.
Other Recent Toronto FC Stories
- Toronto FC Road Match against LAFC Rescheduled for October 8
- Toronto FC (0) - Charlotte FC (2) Postgame Summary
- Toronto FC (1) - Philadelphia Union (2) Postgame Summary
- CF Montréal (1) - Toronto FC (6) Postgame summary
- Toronto FC (0) - FC Cincinnati (1) Postgame Summary

