March 24, 2023 – MLS NEXT Pro (MLS NEXT Pro) – Toronto FC II News Release
Toronto FC II announced today that the club has signed midfielders Luca Accettola and Markus Cimermancic, defender Kundai Mawoko and goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario from the Toronto FC Academy to MLS NEXT Pro contracts. They will join the club’s roster pending league and federation approval.
“We are thrilled to welcome four exciting prospects from our Academy system,” said Toronto FC II Head Coach Gianni Cimini. “We are committed to providing Luca, Markus, Kundai and Adisa all the support needed to elevate their game to the next level this year.”
“Luca is a technically gifted and intelligent attacking midfielder who offers ability in combination and final actions,” said Cimini. “Markus is a smart, tireless and resilient midfielder who brings both quality and quantity to the middle of the park.”
Accettola, 19, made three appearances for Toronto FC II during the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season, including his debut against FC Cincinnati 2 on April 3. Prior to the Young Reds, he represented the Toronto FC Academy across all age groups and won the U-12 Generation adidas Cup Golden Boot in 2016. The Woodbridge, Ontario native originally joined the TFC Academy in February 2015 after spending five years playing with Vaughan Soccer Club. Internationally, Accettola represented Canada at the 2019 Concacaf Boys’ Under-15 Championship in Florida, registering two assists in four appearances at the tournament.
Cimermancic, 18, logged 985 minutes and registered two assists across 15 appearances for TFC II during the 2022 MLS NEXT Pro season. He made his debut for the Young Reds against New York City FC II on May 8, 2022. Cimermancic originally joined the TFC Academy in February 2015 and represented the Academy across all age groups after spending seven years playing with Kitchener Spirit.
“Kundai is a highly mobile and versatile player who can break lines on the dribble and defend elite-level wide forwards,” said TFC Academy Director Anthony Capotosto. “Adisa, meanwhile, has shown incredible determination and perseverance over the years and offers athleticism and the ability to play with his feet in the build-up phase. Luca, Markus, Kundai and Adisa all have bright careers ahead of them, and everyone at the Academy is looking forward to watching them progress in their journey as professionals with Toronto FC II.”
Mawoko, 18, a native of Whitby, Ontario, made five appearances for Toronto FC II during the…
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