By Canadian Press

Defender Rocco Romeo makes move to Toronto FC first team as homegrown player

Jan 21, 2020 | 11:22 AM

Toronto FC has signed defender Rocco Romeo to a contract as a homegrown player.

The 19-year-old from Toronto becomes the 21st player in club history to join the first team from the Toronto FC academy.

Romeo appeared in 10 matches for Toronto FC II during the 2019 USL One regular season. He also had a short loan spell with Danish second-division side HB Koge where he made eight appearances.

“Rocco is a talented, strong, athletic, young central defender with a competitive personality. His competitive personality is incredible,” Toronto FC GM Ali Curtis said in a statement. “It’s also very important to the development of a young player, and it’s infectious, and we love it.

“He strives to get better every single day, and we’re looking forward to working with him.”

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Romeo joined the Toronto academy in 2014 and signed for Toronto FC II in September 2017, becoming the 28th player from the academy to sign a pro contract.

The six-foot-two 162-pounder has represented Canada at the under-20 level.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Jan. 19, 2020.

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