Toronto FC signs teenage homegrown midfielder Antone Bossenberry Romero
The 18-year-old Toronto native, recently named to a list of top young talents, has signed a first-team contract through the 2028-29 MLS season.
TORONTO — Toronto FC has signed 18-year-old homegrown midfielder Antone Bossenberry Romero to a first-team contract through the 2028-29 Major League Soccer season.
The club announced the deal on Tuesday, which includes club options for the 2029-30 and 2030-31 seasons.
"We are pleased to formalize Antone’s First Team contract at this time," said Toronto FC general manager Jason Hernandez.
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What are the terms of the contract?
Bossenberry Romero signed as a Homegrown Player through the 2028-29 season, with club options for the two subsequent seasons.
The deal was completed prior to the league's roster freeze on Oct. 9.
He becomes the 39th player in club history to sign for the first team from the Toronto FC Academy.
What is Antone Bossenberry Romero's background?
Bossenberry Romero is an 18-year-old Toronto native who holds Canadian and Mexican nationality.
He originally joined the TFC Academy in August 2022 and progressed through its under-15, under-17 and under-18 teams.
He first signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II on Oct. 2, 2025, becoming the 57th academy athlete to do so.
Prior to his first-team signing, he recorded four goals and two assists in 33 appearances across the 2025 and 2026 seasons for TFC II in MLS NEXT Pro.
He made his TFC II debut on March 13, 2025, against Chicago Fire FC II and scored his first goal, a game-winner in the 80th minute, against Orlando City B on June 25, 2025.
Internationally, he was named to the Canadian national team for the 2025 Concacaf Under-17 Men's Qualifiers in Bermuda from Feb. 7 to 16.
He made three appearances there, helping Canada win their group and qualify for the 2025 FIFA Under-17 World Cup in Qatar.
Most recently, the midfielder represented Canada in the 2026 Concacaf Under-20 Men's Championship, making three appearances for Les Rouges in Mexico.
In October 2025, he was named to The Guardian's list of the 60 best young football talents in the world.
What first-team experience does he have?
Bossenberry Romero made his first-team and MLS debut on April 25, 2026, in a match against Atlanta United after receiving his first senior call-up.
He made two additional first-team appearances while on short-term agreements, including a Canadian Championship match against Atlético Ottawa on May 5, 2026.
He has made three total appearances for TFC.
"Antone has accelerated through our pathway after a strong First Team experience this preseason," Hernandez said.
"He continues to demonstrate he is up for the challenge here at the club and in the youth national team environment. We look forward to continuing to work together and be a part of his development and growth."
He is listed as five-foot-nine and 150 pounds.
When could he play next?
Bossenberry Romero's next appearance with Toronto FC could come as early as Wednesday at home against Orlando City.
With files from The Canadian Press, Sportsnet and Toronto FC