TFC Signs Dallas, Cincinnati, Brings Laria Back To Toronto

Toronto FC midfielder Richie Laria, 22, runs with the ball during the second half of an MLS soccer game in Fort Lauderdale, Fla., Wednesday, Oct. 20, 2021. Photo by Lynn Sladky /canadian press

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Toronto FC management has had to overcome some pretty big hurdles to get defender Richie Laryea back into the club.

The TFC confirmed on Friday that Laliere will return to Toronto on loan from English Premier League side Nottingham Forest (according to initial reports). toronto sun). Laryea’s loan deal runs until his summer of 2023.

To complete the Laryea deal, TFC traded $175,000 in 2022 General Allocation (GAM) and $50,000 in 2023 GAM to FC Dallas, earning the second overall spot in the MLS Allocation Order Did. Additionally, TFC traded him $50,000 in his 2022 GAM and $75,000 in his 2023 GAM, bringing his 2nd spot overall to FC Cincinnati and the overall won his first place. As part of the transaction, Cincinnati will also receive additional conditional GAM if certain incentives are met.

“It’s great to have Richie back at the club,” said TFC head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley. “As we all know, Richie has established himself as one of the best outside backs in the league. He is a dynamic player, a great dribbler and a true contender. It’s exciting to have Richie back home to play for TFC ahead of Canada’s trip to the Cup.”

Laryea, 27, is returning to TFC after a short stint at Forrest. Prior to playing in England, Laria played for his TFC three seasons in which he played in a combined total of 83 appearances in all competitions for the Reds, scoring nine goals and adding 12 assists.

“I am very much looking forward to coming back to TFC and playing in front of the fans on BMO Field,” said Laryea. “I know this is an important time for the club as we push towards the play-offs and I want to help the team achieve success.”

At the international level, Laria has won 30 caps and scored 1 goal with 2 assists for the Canadian national team.

– Steve Buffery