Toronto FC announced the signing of former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff. The two sides agreed to a two-year deal with an option for 2026.
Longstaff became a free agent after being released by Newcastle this past summer. He hasn’t played competitively since late 2022, suffering an ACL injury while on loan with EFL League Two side Colchester United.
“I’m thrilled to welcome Matty to our squad,” said Toronto’s head coach John Herdman in a statement. “His Premier League experience and dynamic playing style will add depth to our midfield and complement our tactical blueprint.”
Adding Longstaff brings creativity to Toronto’s team, which struggled at the start of the 2024 MLS season. The 2017 MLS Cup champions are winless in the first three games of the campaign and have only scored one goal.
Matty Longstaff came through Newcastle United’s youth ranks and made his senior team debut during the 2019–20 season. He played a total of 20 games since then, scoring three goals.
Longstaff went on several loan stints during his time with Newcastle, suiting up for Scottish side Aberdeen and Mansfield Town apart from his spell with Colchester. His best season came in 2021–22 when he had six goals, and two assists in 18 games with Mansfield.
Longstaff also played with England’s U20, making two international appearances.
