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Toronto FC Completes the 2025 MLS SuperDraft: Three Key Additions

• Toronto FC made strategic moves in the 2025 MLS SuperDraft, securing three players despite trading their initial first-round pick.
• The club's first pick came at selection #23, obtained via a trade with DC United.
• Toronto FC acquired talent across three key positions: defender, midfielder, and forward, addressing various roster needs for the 2025 MLS season.

ByOscar Cortes|
2015 MLS SuperDraft
2015 MLS SuperDraft | Bill McCay/GettyImages

Toronto FC came into the SuperDraft with high motivations to land key players for the 2025 season.
The Reds entered with the No. 9 pick in the first round, but that pick was traded to San Diego FC in exchange for Thiago Andrade, who now joins the team as a valuable attacking option.

Despite this, the club remained active and made some impactful selections:

Strategic Trades and Key Selections

  1. Reid Fisher (Defender)Pick #23 (First Round): Acquired from DC United in exchange for $50,000 in 2025 General Allocation Money (GAM), with an additional $50,000 contingent on performance metrics.Fisher, from San Diego State University, is a promising defender who adds depth and versatility to Toronto's backline.
  2. Michael Sullivan (Midfielder)Pick #39 (Second Round): Selected from the University of Pittsburgh.Sullivan brings creativity and energy to the midfield, addressing a key area for Toronto FC's rebuild.
  3. Joseph Melto Quiah (Forward)Pick #69 (Third Round): Selected from the University of Dayton.As a forward, Quiah offers potential attacking depth and is seen as a prospect with significant upside.

READ MORE: Key Matches and Challenges for Toronto FC in the 2025 MLS Season

Building for the Future

Toronto FC's approach to the 2025 MLS SuperDraft highlights a focus on positional balance and long-term development:

  • Defender (Fisher): Strengthens a backline that struggled in 2024.
  • Midfielder (Sullivan): Adds fresh ideas and flexibility to the middle of the park.
  • Forward (Quiah): Bolsters attacking options, with the potential to grow into a key contributor.

High Expectations for the New Additions

Toronto FC has high hopes for these young players as the team undergoes a significant rebuild. While the 2025 season is expected to be one of transition, these draft picks could play a crucial role in shaping the club's future.

The versatility of the selections and the strategic trade for Thiago Andrade suggest Toronto FC is laying the groundwork for a more competitive squad, aiming to make a strong impression in the upcoming MLS season.

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