Toronto FC acquired Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in a deal involving up to US$375,000 in general allocation money, pivoting from a failed overseas player deal and bolstering its attack.

By the Numbers
  • US$175,000 of the allocation money is conditional on performance-based metrics
  • Etienne made US$676,250 last season and will only count the senior minimum charge (US$89,716) against the Toronto salary cap
  • Etienne has 17 goals and 19 assists over 171 regular-season MLS appearances
  • Toronto stands fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 4-4-1 record
Yes, But

The deal was made in response to a failed overseas player acquisition, and Toronto is still looking to potentially move a player out.

State of Play
  • Toronto FC acquired Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money
  • Etienne gives Toronto options at wide forward, attacking midfielder, and wingback
  • Toronto is fifth in the Eastern Conference with a 4-4-1 record
What's Next

Etienne's arrival will provide fresh attacking options for Toronto, and the team continues to look for potential roster adjustments.

Bottom Line

Toronto FC acquired Haiti international Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC, adding depth to its attacking options in response to a failed overseas player deal, with potential further roster adjustments on the horizon.