New York City FC have brought Kevin O’Toole to the roster thru the 2022 MLS season with membership alternatives for 2023 and 2024.
The forward became originally decided on as the thirty fourth normal select within the MLS SuperDraft.
“We are pleased to signal Kevin as he has impressed in the course of preseason and proven an ability to modify quick to the expert level. He become a standout participant at Princeton University, and credit score to Coach [Jim] Barlow and all the staff for the function they performed in his improvement, and we’re excited he has earned an opportunity to hold his soccer career with us,” NYCFC carrying director David Lee said in a announcement.
“Kevin’s technical high-quality, professionalism and paintings-price have enabled him to quickly combine into the institution and he will additionally have an possibility to earn mins with NYCFC II for the duration of the MLS Next Pro season, so that you can additionally advantage his improvement.”
He joins after a a success collegiate career with Princeton University, wherein he recorded seven desires and nine assists in 17 appearances. O’Toole turned into also named an All-American in 2021 and stands as a two-time Ivy League Offensive Player of the Year
“I am excited for the opportunity,” O’Toole stated. “From day one, I have come out and given my all on the pitch. We have a brilliant organization of men, so many great specialists that I can learn from, and I aim to keep growing and improve every day. I am excited to be at Yankee Stadium and meet our fanatics at our home opener this weekend.”
NYCFC has had a tough start to their MLS season. The reigning champions have yet to win within the league, dropping 1-zero of their season opener to LA Galaxy and drawing 0-0 against the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday.
The team did, however, thrive of their Concacaf Champions League spherical of sixteen conflict against Santos de Guapiles, defeating the Costa Rican facet 6-0 over legs. NYCFC returns to movement within the international match on Tuesday towards Guatemalan aspect Comunicaciones.
