Toronto FC Signs $27M American Star Josh Sargent

The 26-year-old forward joins Toronto FC from Norwich City to boost their MLS attack.

Published on Mar. 1, 2026

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Toronto FC has secured the transfer of American forward Josh Sargent from Norwich City in a deal valued at nearly $27 million. The 26-year-old, who has 29 caps for the U.S. national team, joins the Canadian club to strengthen their attack ahead of the new MLS season.

Why it matters

Toronto FC has struggled to make the MLS playoffs in recent years, and the addition of Sargent, a proven goal scorer in Europe, is seen as a major investment to revitalize their offense and challenge for titles once again.

The details

Sargent joined Norwich City in 2021 and has been a key player for the club, scoring 8 goals and providing 3 assists in 24 appearances this season. Prior to his time in England, he played four seasons at German club Werder Bremen, recording 15 goals and 6 assists in 81 appearances.

  • On February 20, 2026, Toronto FC secured the transfer of Josh Sargent from Norwich City.
  • Toronto FC's season opener will take place on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas.
  • Norwich City prepares to face Birmingham that same day at 10 a.m. in England.

The players

Josh Sargent

A 26-year-old American forward who has been a key player for Norwich City, scoring 56 goals and providing 15 assists in 155 appearances for the club. He has also earned 29 caps for the U.S. national team, scoring 5 goals.

Toronto FC

A Major League Soccer club based in Toronto, Ontario, Canada. They are seeking to end a playoff drought and challenge for titles again after winning the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield, and Canadian Championship in 2017.

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What’s next

Toronto FC's season opener will take place on Saturday at 8:30 p.m. Eastern Time against FC Dallas in Frisco, Texas, where fans will be eager to see Sargent make his debut for the club.

The takeaway

Toronto FC's acquisition of Josh Sargent, a proven goal scorer with international experience, represents a major investment in their attack as they aim to end their playoff drought and challenge for titles in MLS once again.