TFC Introduce DP Josh Sargent

Photo: President Keith Pelley, TFC GM Jason Hernandez, Josh Sargent and TFC Manager Robin Fraser

After clearing the red tape with availability and negotiations to acquire his services, Toronto FC officially introduced forward, Josh Sargent as their Designated Player (DP) on March 4, 2026 at the Scotiabank Arena in downtown Toronto.

The 26 year old American International forward was introduced by MLSE President Keith Pelley, TFC GM Jason Hernandez, and TFC Manager Robin Fraser.

Sargent contract is through the 2030-31 Major League Soccer season and his  signing should add some scoring fire power in the scoring department to a TFC offense that struggled in 2025.  However, while Rome was not built in a day, it is conceivable that with some additional helped, Sargent and the Reds should be a  playoff contender.

Sargent joined Toronto from Norwich City in England’s second-tier League Championship on Friday, where he was demoted to the under-21 squad when he refused to play in an FA Cup match last month.

However, during the contract negotiation and his release he seemed to have left a lasting impression on Norwich sporting director. his club on good terms.

“Regardless of the manner of his departure, Josh has been a significant part of the club’s recent story, contributing greatly and captaining the team on many occasions,” Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper said in a statement. “He now moves on and we wish him well for his next step, and for his future beyond.”

On the receiving end here at Toronto FC, Coach Robin Fraser and General Manager, Jason Hernandez indicated that Josh had ticked off all the boxes as a player and as a person, on and off the field.

“He brings high-level experience in some of the strongest leagues in the world and entering the prime of his career while representing our club and our city with an international pedigree at just 26 years old, Hernandez has said during the move. “He is a proven goal scorer, with a winning mentality and the intelligence that will lead our attack for years to come,” said Jason Hernandez

Stars Soccer Review News

Stars Soccer Review has released Part One of our upcoming magazine, “Toronto Caribbean Soccer History,” for Black History Month. It covers interviews with community members who explain what they encountered when they arrived in those early days, up to the formation of the first Caribbean Sports Club, West Indies United.

Part One also covers how West Indians built their community and showcased their culture at the Centennial festival in 1967 before they gained government approval, and created their own festival, called Caribana, which is now the Toronto Caribbean Carnival.

The Caribbean people have made many contributions since Expo 67 and the Centennial of 1967. However, the Toronto Caribbean Carnival, launched as Caribana in 1968, was their first primary imprint on Toronto and Canada.

Toronto Caribbean Soccer History Magazine