Ex-USMNT striker Jozy Altidore will continue his soccer career with the New England Revolution after signing a three-year contract with the MLS side on Monday. Altidore joins the Revs after spending the previous seven years with the Toronto FC.
Altidore is a free agent signing for the Revolution since he previously agreed to a buyout with Toronto. According to reports, the Canadian club agreed to pay the 32-year-old around $4.5 million to get him out of town.
Altidore had a challenging couple of seasons, dealing with multiple injuries and enduring a strained relationship with Toronto’s coaching staff. As a result, he only suited up for 26 games and scored just seven goals in 2020 and 2021 combined.
But despite Altidore’s struggles, New England’s head coach Bruce Arena believes the striker can get his career back on track with the Revs.
“I believe Jozy can continue to be an outstanding goal scorer, and we will work hard to get him back to full fitness and in good form over the next couple of months,” said Arena.
Altidore scored 79 goals for Toronto in 173 appearances while helping the club to win MLS Cup in 2017. He also received several individual accolades, including MLS Cup MVP Award and two MLS All-Star honors.
Earlier in his career, Altidore played for New York Red Bulls, Villarreal, and Sunderland, among other teams. He also made 115 appearances for United States Men’s National Team and has scored 42 goals on the international stage.
