Canadian youth worldwide involves San Antonio from Toronto FC
SAN ANTONIO (Mar. 5, 2024) – San Antonio FC has acquired ahead Hugo Mbongue on mortgage from Toronto FC, pending league, federation and worldwide approval. Per group coverage, phrases of the deal weren’t disclosed.
“We prolong our honest appreciation to Toronto FC for his or her help in facilitating the mortgage, permitting us to welcome Hugo to our group,” mentioned SAFC Head Coach Alen Marcina. “Hugo’s arrival brings immense potential and a starvation for achievement on the striker place.”
The Toronto native started his profession in his hometown, signing with Toronto FC II in USL League One after being introduced up within the membership’s academy program. Over the course of two seasons, Mbongue bagged 4 targets and 6 assists in 1,336 minutes. In 2022, he signed a Homegrown Participant contract with Toronto and made his first group debut in October. Since then, the 19-year-old has seen motion in 14 matches with the MLS group, whereas additionally spending time in MLS Subsequent Professional with the reserve group.
Mbongue has appeared for the Canadian Nationwide Group on the U15 and U20 ranges. He scored a hat trick in his worldwide debut on the U15 Concacaf Championship.
San Antonio FC will open the 2024 USL Championship common season in opposition to Loudoun United FC on Saturday, March 9 at Toyota Subject. Tickets for the match can be found on-line at SanAntonioFC.com. The 2024 season is introduced by Toyota.
