Toronto FC have bolstered their defensive alternatives with the signing of free agent middle-again Shane O'Neill following his departure from Seattle Sounders.
Born in Ireland but raised in Colorado - wherein the defender played fifty seven instances for the Rapids - O'Neill spent the final seasons in Seattle, making 56 appearances throughout all competitions. He commenced the Sounders' 3-zero MLS Cup final defeat to the Columbus Crew in December 2020.
His arrival in Toronto is timely with the Reds recently pronouncing good-bye to experienced USMNT center-lower back Omar Gonzalez, who has considering that joined 2021 Supporters' Shield winners New England Revolution.
“I am so excited via this possibility to compete for one of the pinnacle clubs in North America,” O’Neill stated in a membership press release.
“The multi-cultural component of this metropolis and its lovers can be superb to get to recognise and constitute. I can’t wait to throw the whole thing we've as a group into prevailing and competing for championships.”
Though TFC have lost a variety of prevailing revel in in Gonzalez, O'Neill isn't with out his personal stories to tell. The 28-12 months-vintage doesn't have plenty in the manner of silverware to his name, however plied his alternate within the Netherlands, Belgium, and Cyprus inside the past, whilst he turned into capped substantially for america at adolescents stage. To date, he has made 118 appearances in MLS ordinary-season play.
“Shane is an skilled significant defender with an splendid group mentality,” said TFC head train and wearing director, Bob Bradley. “I have exquisite appreciate for his competitiveness and paintings ethic. He has persevered to improve throughout his profession, and we are excited to deliver him to TFC.”
Toronto will start their 2022 MLS season away at FC Dallas on February 26. After completing 13th inside the Eastern Conference this time round, it's vital the Reds put together well this offseason and get off to the fine feasible start in Texas.
