TORONTO — Despite having previously traded away its first-round pick, Toronto FC managed to find some value in the MLS SuperDraft. TFC’s haul produced an athletic centre back, versatile midfielder and Liberian international winger.
TORONTO — Despite having previously traded away its first-round pick, Toronto FC managed to find some value in the MLS SuperDraft.After dealing the ninth overall selection to expansion San Diego FC last week in the deal that netted Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade, Toronto saw something it liked and acquired D.C. United's 23rd overall pick for the bargain price of US$50,000 general allocation money, with another US$50,000 in conditional GAM."It all kind of came together.
"He's a traditional centre back — aggressive, athletic, comfortable on the ball, soft feet, likes to get into duels. Excellent in the air," said Rubio."Just a really interesting profile and prospect for us as we kind of continue to build this thing out." Sullivan logged 3,500 minutes for the Panthers, making 64 appearances with 41 starts collecting six goals and two assists while playing a variety of positions in the backline and midfield."Pitt's a bit of a factory. They play a really good brand of football," said Rubio."They've had a number of players that have gone on and had solid professional careers. It's a good program to come out of.
"A player we're really excited about," said Rubio, who envisions Sullivan in a central midfield role.
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