Sporting KC Trades Forward Daniel Salloi to Toronto

The deal guarantees Sporting KC at least $300,000 in General Allocation Money, with potential for up to $1 million in performance-based incentives.

Published on Feb. 20, 2026

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Sporting Kansas City has confirmed that it is trading longtime forward Daniel Salloi to Toronto FC. Salloi, who has been with Sporting KC since signing as a Homegrown Player in 2016, has scored 67 goals and recorded 47 assists across 287 games with the club, including a franchise-record 17 game-winning goals.

Why it matters

Salloi has been a key player for Sporting KC over the past decade, so his departure represents a significant roster change for the club as they prepare for the 2026 MLS season. The trade also provides Sporting KC with valuable allocation money that can be used to strengthen the roster in other areas.

The details

The deal guarantees Sporting KC at least $300,000 in General Allocation Money, and could increase to $1 million if certain performance-based incentives are met. Salloi, who is from Hungary, signed with Sporting KC as a Homegrown Player in 2016 and has been a fixture in the team's lineup ever since.

  • Sporting KC confirmed the trade on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • Salloi has been with Sporting KC since signing as a Homegrown Player in 2016.
  • Sporting KC will open the 2026 MLS season at San Jose on Saturday, February 22 at 9:30 p.m.

The players

Daniel Salloi

A forward who has played for Sporting Kansas City since 2016, scoring 67 goals and recording 47 assists across 287 games, including a franchise-record 17 game-winning goals.

Sporting Kansas City

The professional soccer team based in Kansas City, Kansas that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS).

Toronto FC

The professional soccer team based in Toronto, Ontario that plays in Major League Soccer (MLS).

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What’s next

Sporting KC will open the 2026 MLS season at San Jose on Saturday, February 22 at 9:30 p.m.

The takeaway

Salloi's departure represents a significant roster change for Sporting KC, but the trade also provides the club with valuable allocation money that can be used to strengthen the team in other areas as they prepare for the upcoming MLS season.