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Toronto FC Happy to Land Pittsburgh Defender Jackson Gilman in MLS SuperDraft
Jackson Gilman, a four-year starter and versatile defender from University of Pittsburgh, was selected 36th overall to add depth and flexibility to Toronto FC’s defense.
- On Thursday, Toronto FC used its lone SuperDraft pick to take University of Pittsburgh defender Jackson Gilman in the second round, The Canadian Press reported Dec. 18, 2025.
- A four-year starter at Pitt, Gilman brings leadership as a three-season captain and `Maybe not the traditional frame of a modern centre back in some way but he was able to hold his own in the toughest conference in college soccer,' Sean Rubio said.
- Gilman appeared in 75 matches at Pitt with 74 starts, scoring two goals and seven assists while earning ACC All-Freshman and All-ACC Third Team honors.
- Tactically, the pick adds defensive depth as U.S. international Walker Zimmerman is reportedly close to joining, and Toronto had only one SuperDraft pick after trading its first-round choice to Colorado for coaches Neil Emblen and Jase Kim.
- TFC's link to Pitt continues with another second-round pick as Michael Sullivan, midfielder drafted by Toronto FC last year, played with Jackson Gilman and provided a positive reference.
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Toronto FC happy to land Pittsburgh defender Jackson Gilman in MLS SuperDraft
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Toronto FC select Pitt defender Jackson Gilman with 36th overall pick in MLS SuperDraft
Toronto FC added further depth to their defensive pipeline on Thursday afternoon, selecting University of Pittsburgh defender Jackson Gilman with the 36th overall pick in the second round of the 2025 MLS SuperDraft. Gilman arrives in Toronto after a productive and consistent collegiate career with the Panthers, where he established himself as a reliable presence […] The post Toronto FC select Pitt defender Jackson Gilman with 36th overall pick i…
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