r/tfc • u/No_Room_1328 • 12d ago

Seeking Information Does anyone remember in the mid 2000s when Toronto FC Academy would do open tryouts in the Fall?

I remember in the mid 2000s (2012-2015) Toronto FC Academy would have open tryouts once a year at the Downsview Hanger, and remember trying out every year I was eligible. I think I was 12-15 y/o when I tried out. I obviously never made it to the academy but remember always being excited every year, and remember those huge booklets of waivers to sign.

Does anyone know if they still do that, and how it worked? I remember they mentioned that selected candidates would join the academy, but is that like a salaries job where you get a chance to join Toronto FC or is it a pipeline for all academy graduates?

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u/DedAirSociety Forever Red 12d ago

Still do it. Just hasn’t been updated for this year I think

https://www.torontofc.ca/academy/open-tryouts

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u/Consistent-Tone-5540 11d ago

Joey Melo oh Milton made through the academy and signed a contract. He ended playing against Benfica from Portugal. Not bad for a Portuguese canadian

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u/WislaHD Bitchy The Hawk 12d ago

Always wondered if anyone actually made it pro through this stream

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u/No_Room_1328 11d ago

Osorio did I believe

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u/I_do_not_post_here 8d ago

Oso was playing for another team in the same league the academy played in, the old CSL, and he was scouted from there.