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CTV News
18 hours ago
- Sport
- CTV News
Toronto FC sells Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to Saudi Arabia's Al-Najma SC
Toronto FC midfielder Deybi Flores (20) plays during the first half of an MLS soccer match against Nashville SC, Saturday, July 19, 2025, in Nashville, Tenn. (AP Photo/George Walker IV) TORONTO — Toronto FC continued its rebuild Wednesday, selling defensive midfielder Deybi Flores to Al-Najma SC of the Saudi Pro League. The 29-year-old Honduran international was in the last year of his contract with Toronto, albeit with a club option for 2026. Flores was making US$656,667 this season. 'Everyone at Toronto FC would like to thank Deybi for his commitment and effort since joining us at the beginning of the 2024 season,' Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said in a statement. 'Deybi exemplified the passion, resilience, and determination that resonate with our club and our supporters. 'We recognize that he recently received an important opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League and understand the importance of this move for him and his family. We support Deybi in pursuing this step in his career and wish him the best. Deybi will always have a home here at Toronto FC.' Flores joins English midfielder Matty Longstaff, traded to Montreal, and wingback Tyrese Spicer, sent to Orlando City, in exiting Toronto (5-13-8). The hard-nosed Honduran has been one of TFC's best players this season, adding grit to the midfield. Able to break up opposition attacks and start one for Toronto with an accurate pass, he was also good in the air on set pieces. But while able to disrupt the opposition, Flores could also get in trouble by with an ill-timed challenge. Flores and newly acquired designated player Djordje Mihailovic lead the club with two assists apiece this season. It took Mihailovoic just two games to get his, compared to 19 for the Honduran. Flores, who joined Toronto in January 2024 from Hungary's Fehérvár FC, made a combined 58 appearances in all competitions. The native of San Pedro Sula has earned 56 caps for Honduras, making his debut in a friendly against Cuba in December 2015. Flores, who appeared in 29 of Toronto's 34 league outings last season, sat out Toronto's game against visiting Columbus on Saturday with coach Robin Fraser saying later that the Honduran was 'dealing with a personal issue.' Before his two seasons in Hungary, Flores played for Greece's Panetolikos and the Vancouver Whitecaps after beginning his career with CD Motagua and CD Olimpia. --- This report by The Canadian Press was first published Aug. 20, 2025. Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press
National Post
21 hours ago
- Sport
- National Post
Toronto FC sells Honduran midfielder Deybi Flores to Saudi club
TORONTO — Toronto FC continued its rebuild Wednesday, selling defensive midfielder Deybi Flores to Al-Najma SC of the Saudi Pro League. Article content The 29-year-old Honduran international was in the last year of his contract with Toronto, albeit with a club option for 2026. Flores was making US$656,667 this season. Article content Article content 'Everyone at Toronto FC would like to thank Deybi for his commitment and effort since joining us at the beginning of the 2024 season,' Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said in a statement. 'Deybi exemplified the passion, resilience, and determination that resonate with our club and our supporters. Article content 'We recognize that he recently received an important opportunity to join the Saudi Pro League and understand the importance of this move for him and his family. We support Deybi in pursuing this step in his career and wish him the best. Deybi will always have a home here at Toronto FC.' Article content Flores joins English midfielder Matty Longstaff, traded to Montreal, and wingback Tyrese Spicer, sent to Orlando City, in exiting Toronto (5-13-8). Article content The hard-nosed Honduran has been one of TFC's best players this season, adding grit to the midfield. Able to break up opposition attacks and start one for Toronto with an accurate pass, he was also good in the air on set pieces. Article content But while able to disrupt the opposition, Flores could also get in trouble by with an ill-timed challenge. Article content Flores and newly acquired designated player Djordje Mihailovic lead the club with two assists apiece this season. It took Mihailovoic just two games to get his, compared to 19 for the Honduran. Article content Article content Flores, who joined Toronto in January 2024 from Hungary's Fehervar FC, made a combined 58 appearances in all competitions. Article content The native of San Pedro Sula has earned 56 caps for Honduras, making his debut in a friendly against Cuba in December 2015. Article content Flores, who appeared in 29 of Toronto's 34 league outings last season, sat out Toronto's game against visiting Columbus on Saturday with coach Robin Fraser saying later that the Honduran was 'dealing with a personal issue.' Article content
Washington Post
07-08-2025
- Business
- Washington Post
Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids
TORONTO — Toronto FC have acquired attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic in a trade with the Colorado Rapids for $8 million, the teams announced Thursday. The cash-for-player exchange includes another $1 million if certain performance goals are met. Mihailovic, 26, signed a three-year deal that will keep him in Toronto through 2028 with a club option for 2029. He will occupy a designated player roster spot. 'When I first joined the league, Toronto was a powerhouse, and I could tell it was one of the best teams in MLS. I know the history and potential of this club and where it can go,' Mihailovic said in a statement. Over the course of his career, Mihailovic has played for the Chicago Fire, CF Montreal, and Dutch club AZ Alkmaar in addition to the Rapids. He's scored 48 career goals with 63 assists. He has scored nine goals with seven assists this season for Colorado. 'We communicated our vision for the club moving forward, and Djordje expressed his excitement in embracing the responsibility as the focal point of our new project,' Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said. 'We know Djordje is only beginning to enter his prime and will be a key piece of our franchise for many years to come.' Mihailovic has also played for the U.S. national team, appearing in 11 matches with three goals. ___ AP soccer:
Yahoo
07-08-2025
- Sport
- Yahoo
Toronto acquires midfielder Mihailovic for $8 million from the Colorado Rapids
TORONTO (AP) — Toronto FC have acquired attacking midfielder Djordje Mihailovic in a trade with the Colorado Rapids for $8 million, the teams announced Thursday. The cash-for-player exchange includes another $1 million if certain performance goals are met. Mihailovic, 26, signed a three-year deal that will keep him in Toronto through 2028 with a club option for 2029. He will occupy a designated player roster spot. 'When I first joined the league, Toronto was a powerhouse, and I could tell it was one of the best teams in MLS. I know the history and potential of this club and where it can go," Mihailovic said in a statement. Over the course of his career, Mihailovic has played for the Chicago Fire, CF Montreal, and Dutch club AZ Alkmaar in addition to the Rapids. He's scored 48 career goals with 63 assists. He has scored nine goals with seven assists this season for Colorado. 'We communicated our vision for the club moving forward, and Djordje expressed his excitement in embracing the responsibility as the focal point of our new project,' Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said. 'We know Djordje is only beginning to enter his prime and will be a key piece of our franchise for many years to come." Mihailovic has also played for the U.S. national team, appearing in 11 matches with three goals. ___ AP soccer:
National Post
07-08-2025
- Business
- National Post
Toronto FC adds to its attack, acquiring Djordje Mihailovic as a designated player
Toronto FC has acquired Djordje Mihailovic from the Colorado Rapids in a cash deal worth up to $9 million (all figures in U.S. dollars), hoping the attacking midfielder will help revive its attack. Article content The transfer cost Toronto $8 million with up to $1 million in conditional cash if certain performance-based metrics are met. Colorado also retains a sell-on percentage if the player is traded or transferred. Article content Article content Mihailovic joins Toronto as a designated player, signing a 3 1/2-year contract through the end of 2028 with a club option for 2029. Article content 'The signing of Djordje is a landmark moment, not just for our team, but for our fans, as the clearest symbol of our ownership's intention and commitment to winning,' Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said in a statement. 'As we determined the best strategy to approach our team's transformation, we identified Djordje as the perfect foundational piece for our club, as one of the most prolific chance-creators in MLS. Article content 'Djordje's ability to deliver high-level output week in and week out is widely understood, but his winning mentality and desire to elevate TFC were key factors in securing him as our new No. 10 … We know Djordje is only beginning to enter his prime and will be a key piece of our franchise for many years to come.' Article content Earlier Thursday, TFC announced it had acquired $175,000 in 2025 general allocation money from the Portland Timbers in exchange for a 2025 international roster slot. Article content The Mihailovic transfer is the latest in a line of big moves in Major League Soccer this week with German star Thomas Muller joining the Vancouver Whitecaps from Bayern Munich and South Korean captain Son Heung-Min joining Los Angeles FC from England's Tottenham. Article content At his best, Mihailovic is a game-changer, something Toronto (5-13-6) sorely needs. With 25 goals in 24 games, TFC ranks 26th in the league on offence. Article content Mihailovic can score goals and set them up. The 26-year-old U.S. international has scored 48 goals and added 63 assists in 243 games during a pro career in MLS and Europe. Article content The five-foot-10 153-pounder has 23 goals and 22 assists in 63 appearances in all competitions with Colorado since joining the club as a DP in January 2024. In his first season with the Rapids, he set a club record for most goal contributions in a single season with 11 goals and 14 assists in regular-season play.
