Toronto FC Game Notes – 2012 Season 2012 TORONTO FC PLAYER BIOS QUINCY AMARIKWA #18 Forward HT: 5’9 WT: 180 DOB: 29 Oct 1987 AGE: 24 BIRTHPLACE: Bakersfield, CA PRONUNCIATION: ah‐mare‐ik‐wa Amarikwa was acquired in a trade with the New York Red Bulls on Saturday, July 21. He was recently claimed by the New York Red Bulls after being waived by the Colorado Rapids where he spent the past two seasons. In 31 league appearances with the Rapids, Amarikwa scored three goals. He was a member of the Rapids’ 2010 MLS Cup Championship squad. He was originally selected in the third round of the 2009 MLS SuperDraft by the San Jose Earthquakes. In college, he led the UC Davis Aggies to the second round of the 2008 Men’s NCAA Tournament for the first time in school history. During his time in college, Amarikwa also played for Bakersfield Brigade of the USL Premier Development League. ERIC AVILA #8 Midfielder HT: 5’8 WT: 149 DOB: 24 Nov 1987 AGE: 24 BIRTHPLACE: San Diego, CA PRONUNCIATION: Av‐ee‐a Avila was traded to Toronto FC on August 2, 2011 from FC Dallas. The midfielder originally signed a Generation adidas contract and was drafted in the 2nd round (19 th overall) in the 2008 MLS SuperDraft by FC Dallas. In four seasons for Dallas, Avila made 63 appearances including 13 in 2011 with five starts, scoring one goal and adding two assists. He played his college career at UC Santa Barbara and won the 2006 NCAA Men’s National Championship. Avila has also represented the United States at the U‐20 and U‐17 levels. ADRIAN CANN #12 Defender HT: 6’3 WT: 180 DOB: 19 Sept 1980 AGE: 31 BIRTHPLACE: Thornhill, ON PRONUNCIATION: Can th Cann joined Toronto FC in April 2010 as a free agent after leaving Esbjerg FB of Denmark. Cann was originally selected 16 overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the Colorado Rapids. From Colorado he joined the Montreal Impact and then the Vancouver Whitecaps before leaving for Denmark. Cann has earned nine international caps for Canada and is still active for international duty. OSCAR CORDON #16 Midfielder HT: 5’9 WT: 155 DOB: 18 Jan 1993 AGE: 19 BIRTHPLACE: Toronto, ON PRONUNCIATION: Oss‐curr Kor‐don Cordon joined three other Academy teammates when he signed for the First Team on March 17, 2011. He joined the Toronto FC Academy program in 2009 after leaving the Mississauga Falcons youth soccer program. Cordon earned two call‐ups to the First Team during the 2010 season during the Nutrilite Canadian Championship and then the CONCACAF Champions League. TERRY DUNFIELD #23 Midfielder HT: 5’10 WT: 165 DOB: 20 Feb 1982 AGE: 30 BIRTHPLACE: Vancouver, BC PRONUNCIATION: Dun‐field Dunfield was acquired in a trade with Vancouver on July 14, 2011.He joined Vancouver in 2010 while the team played in the USSF Division 2 Pro League and stayed with the team as they moved into Major League Soccer for the 2011 season. Prior to joining Vancouver, Dunfield spent time with Manchester City in the club’s youth program before moves to Bury, Macclesfield Town, and Shrewsbury Town all in England. Dunfield has earned nine international caps for Canada and scored his first international goal against Ecuador at BMO Field on June 1, 2011 in an international friendly. RICHARD ECKERSLEY #27 Defender HT: 6’0 WT: 169 DOB: 12 Mar 1989 AGE: 23 BIRTHPLACE: Salford, England PRONUNCIATION: Eck‐ers‐lee Eckersley signed with Toronto FC on a permanent basis on January 26, 2012. He spent the 2011 season on loan from English side, Burnley. Eckersley began his youth career at Manchester United and made two appearances with the senior side. He was also part of Manchester United’s League Cup Final victory over Tottenham in March 2009. Eckersley signed a four‐year contract with Burnley in July 2009 and went on separate loan deals at Plymouth Argyle, Bradford City, Bury and finally with Toronto FC.
Houston Dynamo @ Toronto FC‐ Saturday July 28, 2012
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