TFC Academy
Below you will find answers to frequently asked questions. Information will be posted as we finalize details for the TFC Academy.
Q: What is the Toronto FC Academy?
A: The Toronto FC Academy is a fully-funded, player development program designed to provide elite young Canadian soccer players with an opportunity to reach their technical, tactical, mental, and physical potential with Toronto FC.
Q: What will be the age of the TFC Academy players?
A: Toronto FC will start with both a boys U-18 and U-16. Players will need to be born in the years 1990, 1991, 1992, 1993, and 1994 to be eligible for the squad.
Q: How will players be selected for the TFC Academy?
A: Players will be selected from the TFC Academy Open Tryouts. All players who wish to tryout must register online at www.torontofc.ca, and must meet the age requirements. Players will also be assessed through the existing District / Regional / Provincial scouting and player development programs in place at the Ontario Soccer Association.
Q: What will be the cost for the players who make the TFC Academy?
A: There will be no cost for the players that make the TFC Academy teams. The players who enter the program will have their training expenses and equipment provided for them. In addition to training and equipment, travel expenses for TFC Academy related tournaments and games will also be covered.
Q: Will Toronto FC provide housing?
A: Toronto FC will not be providing any housing accommodations in year one. Players that are accepted into the program will need to make their own arrangements. All players will be expected to attend all training sessions.
Q: How many players will be selected for the TFC Academy?
A: No cap has been placed on the number of players in the TFC Academy. The plan is to select approximately 20-30 players for each team.
Q: Will players in the TFC Academy be allowed to play for their local clubs?
A: Players enrolled in the TFC Academy will not be allowed to play for any additional soccer clubs. Toronto FC will be the player's club.
Q: How often will the TFC Academy train?
A: Players will train three to four days a week. The schedule for training will be released once the squads are announced.
Q: Where will the TFC Academy train?
A: Training sessions will take place at BMO Field on the Exhibition Grounds. The grounds are accessible by car, TTC, and by GO Train. The stadium offers opportunities for access to professional locker rooms, strength and conditioning room, media conference room, players lounge, as well all the medical facilities required for a modern professional sports team.
Q: Will participation in the TFC Academy affect college/university eligibility?
A: A player's eligibility will not be affected by participating in the TFC Academy.
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