Jozy Altidore finalizing contract extension with Toronto FC – sources

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United States forward Jozy Altidore is in the process of finalizing a contract extension with Toronto FC that would keep him with the Reds through the 2022 season, sources confirmed to ESPN FC.
TSN was first to report that a new deal between Altidore and Toronto is in place, though not official. His current deal is set to expire at the end of this season.
Altidore, 29, sat out Tuesday’s 1-1 draw with Panamanian side Independiente de la Chorrera, a result that saw Toronto eliminated from this year’s…

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Jozy Altidore hopeful for new Toronto deal, but ‘no problem’ if not

Jozy Altidore tells Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez the U.S. need to get back to playing for the crest and the country, something he thinks some players lost sight of.

Jozy Altidore says he’s proud of USMNT teammate Christian Pulisic’s move to Chelsea and is a reflection of both the past and future for the U.S.

Toronto FC star Jozy Altidore chats with Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez about his time with the club and the next step in his career.

Jozy Altidore joins the Heineken ESPN FC Boot Room to talk Gregg Berhalter’s USMNT appointment, MLS Cup and his future with Toronto FC. Jozy Altidore said he is committed to staying at Toronto FC, but said he would be prepared to move on from the Canadian club.
“For me and my family, Toronto is home, Toronto is everything,” the U.S. international told the Toronto Sun. “And we stressed that to [team chairman Larry] Tanenbaum and to everybody at Toronto FC. But if the direction is something else, it’s no problem. Like I said, it would be, ‘Thank you very much for the time’ and in the summertime I’ll have to look for a new team.”
Altidore,…

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U.S. forward Jozy Altiodre says exit from Toronto FC would be ‘bittersweet’

Jozy Altidore tells Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez the U.S. need to get back to playing for the crest and the country, something he thinks some players lost sight of.
Jozy Altidore has hinted that his time with Toronto FC is nearing its conclusion, adding that the end, when that happens, will be “bittersweet.”
With Altidore’s contract expiring after the upcoming campaign, it’s possible this season could be his last at BMO Field and Altidore did little to dispute that sentiment.
“It’s been a terrific time, but at the end of the day, it’s a business,” Altidore said on the Max and Herc Podcast when asked about his future in Toronto. “When I say it’s bittersweet…

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U.S. forward Jozy Altidore says exit from Toronto FC would be ‘bittersweet’

Toronto FC star Jozy Altidore chats with Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez about his time with the club and the next step in his career.

Jozy Altidore tells Max Bretos and Herculez Gomez the U.S. need to get back to playing for the crest and the country, something he thinks some players lost sight of.
Jozy Altidore has hinted that his time with Toronto FC is nearing its conclusion, adding that the end, when that happens, will be “bittersweet.”
With Altidore’s contract expiring after the upcoming campaign, it’s possible this season could be his last at BMO Field and Altidore did little to dispute that sentiment.
“It’s been a terrific time, but at the end of the day, it’s a business,” Altidore said on the Max and Herc Podcast when asked about his future in Toronto. “When I say it’s bittersweet…

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Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore hints at possible exit from MLS Cup holders

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Toronto FC forward Jozy Altidore has left the door open to a possible departure from the club.
The defending Major League Soccer champions were knocked out of playoff contention following a 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps and, speaking after the match, the United States international hinted his future could be at another club.
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“It’s not in my hands,” he said. “I’ve tried to show every night I stepped on the field since 2015 when I arrived, to give everything I could, all the time.
“[I] tried…

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Jozy Altidore: MLS doing good job at catching up to quality of Liga MX

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The FC guys are in agreement with Alejandro Moreno that Toronto FC do not have enough in the tank to make the MLS playoffs. TORONTO — Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore said he believes that top to bottom Liga MX has more quality than teams in MLS, but that MLS has the brighter future.
Speaking to reporters ahead of Wednesday’s inaugural Campeones Cup between TFC and Tigres UANL, Altidore noted the structural differences between the two leagues, as well as Liga MX’s greater investment in players.
“I think the Mexican league probably still is better in terms of the quality they’re able to attract from top to bottom,” Altidore…

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