Toronto FC signs Josh Sargent
MLSE 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's contract runs through the 2030-31 Major League Soccer season, and his signing should add some scoring firepower to a TFC offence that struggled in 2025. However, while Rome was not built in a day, it is conceivable that with some additional help, 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 negotiations and his eventual release, he seemed to have left a lasting impression on Norwich's sporting director. His club is 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,” said Norwich sporting director Ben Knapper. “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 all the boxes as a player and 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.
