TORONTO — After winning titles in Hungary with Ferencvarosi TC, Henry Wingo wanted to return to North America. And Toronto FC was delighted to welcome the American defender.
"He's going to offer a lot to the team," said Toronto coach John Herdman, happy to answer a question that wasn't related to the Olympic drone scandal in which he, as a former Canada coach, has found himself entangled."He's going to offer an energy, a verve to that right-hand side."Wingo has played predominantly at right fullback in a back four, but spent time last season as a centre back in a three-man backline after Ferencvarosi went through a coaching change.
"I think I definitely ticked a lot of boxes while I was over there," said Wingo."Some guys go over there and don't reach those levels. And I was happy to do so. I felt like I definitely achieved a lot of what I set out to do. "He looks great," said Toronto defender Shane O'Neill."On the pitch he looks dynamic. He looks good on the ball. And the most important thing … he seems like a really good guy for the group. It's been a great addition to the team.""It's been wonderful," said the defender set to wear No. 30 for TFC."I really appreciate all the people who have helped me settle in so far.
Toronto sent D.C. United US$75,000 in general allocation money for Wingo’s discovery rights, signing the defender through 2026 with an option for 2027. Mexico's Puebla, home to Canadian international forward Lucas Cavallini, was eliminated in a 2-1 loss to Tigres on Wednesday.
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