US EditionToronto FC opts not to pick up the contract option on Sean Johnson and seven others
Toronto FC declined eight players including veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson to rebuild their roster after five straight playoff misses and signed Theo Corbeanu permanently.
- On Oct. 24, 2025, Toronto FC declined the 2026 contract option on veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson and seven others, clearing the deck for an off-season rebuild.
- Facing a fifth straight missed playoff, Toronto FC declined the 2026 option on Sean Johnson, with GM Jason Hernandez stating `I don't believe that there's a portion of the field in which we shouldn't be looking to strengthen and bolster`.
- Sean Johnson's 2025 salary of $1,063,125 and 111 saves contrast with backup goalkeeper Luka Gavran, age 25, earning $128,475, suggesting Gavran could start.
- The club exercised one-year options on Kobe Franklin, Nicksoen Gomis, Malik Henry, Kosi Thompson, Deandre Kerr and Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and exercised the purchase option on Theo Corbeanu but not Maxime Dominguez.
- Coach Robin Fraser's remarks and transfer chatter suggest Sean Johnson 'stood on his head' this season, with Atlanta United as a possible destination and Kevin Long's 10 games missed raising durability concerns.
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St Catharines Standard
Ckpg TodayToronto FC GM Jason Hernandez clears the decks, now has far larger blank canvas
TORONTO - Having cleared the decks by declining 2026 contract options on veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson and seven others, Toronto FC general manager Jason Hernandez has a far larger blank canvas to continue his roster rebuild.
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Toronto FC opts not to pick up the contract option on Sean Johnson and seven others
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Toronto FC announced some big roster moves on Friday morning, including declining an option on goalkeeper Sean Johnson. From Tuesday’s end-of-season media availability, we know certain things about the club’s recruitment plans. The top priority is a proven goalscorer and there is plenty of money available to attract a high-profile name. But when asked by […] The post Will Toronto FC target CanMNT players during off-season? ‘They are certainly on…
Transaction tracker: TFC declines option on Sean Johnson
The transaction tracker at TFC Republic is a special feature where we will list all the roster additions and cuts, trades, signings and re-signings, and transfers made by Toronto FC, and examine what each move means for the club moving forward.It's a great way to keep tabs on what Toronto FC is doing and how it's building its roster, as we look at each transaction in a bit of detail.Toronto FC transaction trackerThe transaction tracker at TFC Re…
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