Plata Re-Signs With Toronto FC

TFC Agree To Terms With Joao Plata
Toronto FC announced Wednesday that the club has agreed to terms on a multi-year deal with forward Joao Plata, keeping the Ecuadorian international at Toronto FC. As per team and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

“We are very happy to get this deal completed and keep Plata at our club,” said Toronto FC Head Coach & Technical Director, Aron Winter. “Plata had a great year with us in 2011. He made a strong contribution on the pitch.

“Re-signing Plata was a high priority for our club during the offseason. I have to compliment everyone involved for making this a reality. Plata wanted to remain in Toronto and we wanted to keep him. We know our fans will be happy with this announcement.”

Plata, 19, completed his first season in Major League Soccer (MLS) and Toronto FC after being selected 49th overall in the 2011 MLS SuperDraft. The Ecuadorian finished the regular season with 26 appearances adding three goals and five assists. He was also the recipient of MLS Player of the Week for Week 8 when he scored his first goal in league play and set-up the eventual winner in a 2-1 victory over the Houston Dynamo at BMO Field.

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