"Toronto FC adds experience, skill and character in three latest signings
Toronto FC wrapped up a productive week Friday, bolstering its roster with Canadian international midfielder Will Johnson and Iranian international defender Steven Beitashour.
Toronto hopes Beitashour, a 28-year-old California native whose parents were born in Iran, will finally stabilize the right side of the backline.
"Our team defence and our right back position in particular was an area we wanted to address this off-season," GM Tim Bezbatchenko said. "In our mind, Steven is one of the top right backs in the league. "
"We've had our eyes set on Steven for a number of not just months but years," he added.
Beitashour spent four seasons in San Jose with Justin Morrow, Toronto's left fullback, with Morrow attending Beitashour's wedding.
Morrow and Beitashour will likely flank Moor and Polish international Damien Perquis next season in an improved but costly backline.
"Toronto's doing a lot of good things right now," Beitashour said. "They deserve a winning team and hopefully I can help bring that winning to the club. I'm excited for the next two years.""
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Toronto FC wrapped up a productive week Friday, bolstering its roster with Canadian international midfielder Will Johnson and Iranian international defender Steven Beitashour.
Toronto hopes Beitashour, a 28-year-old California native whose parents were born in Iran, will finally stabilize the right side of the backline.
"Our team defence and our right back position in particular was an area we wanted to address this off-season," GM Tim Bezbatchenko said. "In our mind, Steven is one of the top right backs in the league. "
"We've had our eyes set on Steven for a number of not just months but years," he added.
Beitashour spent four seasons in San Jose with Justin Morrow, Toronto's left fullback, with Morrow attending Beitashour's wedding.
Morrow and Beitashour will likely flank Moor and Polish international Damien Perquis next season in an improved but costly backline.
"Toronto's doing a lot of good things right now," Beitashour said. "They deserve a winning team and hopefully I can help bring that winning to the club. I'm excited for the next two years.""
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