Toronto FC rewards Canadian international forward Tosaint Ricketts with new deal

Feb 2, 2017 | 9:45 AM

Toronto FC has rewarded Canadian international forward Tosaint Ricketts with a new, improved contract.

The 29-year-old from Edmonton joined Toronto mid-season last year, collecting four goals and one assist in 17 appearances.

“We are pleased to sign Tosaint to a new contract that will keep him at the club for the foreseeable future,” Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko said in a statement. “Tosaint is a valued player for both TFC and the Canadian men’s national team. He made an immediate impact upon signing and that continued throughout the season and our run to the MLS Cup.”

The new deal is for two years and an option and replaces his original deal under which he was paid US$81,333 last season, according to the MLS Players Union.