Toronto FC take on the New York Red Bulls during their home opener in MLS action at BMO Field in Toronto, Saturday, March 14, 2026, against the back drop of the development of a new stand being built for the stadium's hosting of games at the FIFA 2026 World Cup. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Chris Young
By The Canadian Press

TFC signs homegrown midfielder Antone Bossenberry Romero to multi-year deal

Oct 13, 2026 | 8:25 AM

TORONTO — Toronto FC signed midfielder Antone Bossenberry Romero to a first-team contract as a homegrown player Tuesday.

The contract runs through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season and has club options for 2029-30 and 2030-31.

Romero, 18, becomes the 39th player in club history to sign for the first team from the TFC Academy.

The deal was completed before the Oct. 9 roster freeze.

Romero made his debut with TFC on April 25 against Atlanta United and made two more additional appearances through short-term agreements.

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Romero had four goals and two assists through 33 games across the 2025 and 2026 seasons for Toronto FC II in MLS NEXT Pro action before signing with TFC.

This report by The Canadian Press was first published Oct. 13, 2026.

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