December 9, 2015 Toronto FC II--Toronto FC II Announce Roster Moves (from torontofc.ca)

Toronto FC II Announce Roster Moves
December 9, 2015
12:25 PM EST
Toronto FC Staff

Toronto FC II announced Wednesday that it has exercised contract options on six players, while two players 
are already under guaranteed contract for the 2016 season.

Toronto FC II has picked up the contract options on defenders Adam Bouchard, Wesley Charpie, 
Skylar Thomas; midfielders Sal Bernal, Raheem Edwards and forward Molham Babouli. The two players 
already under contract for the 2016 season are: midfielders Bubacarr Jobe and Luca Uccello.

“As we look to build on the positives from this past season, our main goal is to continue the 
development of our homegrown and drafted talent into first team players,” said Toronto FC General 
Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Providing the opportunity to play meaningful games in a professional 
environment will be vital to their growth as young professionals.”

“With a year of professional experience in the USL, we expect our returning players to take 
on a leadership role for the academy players called into USL matches,” said Toronto FC II 
Head Coach Jason Bent. “With one of the youngest teams last season, we will continue to give 
our academy players professional games to aid in their growth as young professionals both 
on and off the pitch.”

Toronto FC II has declined options on defenders Daniel Fabrizi, Mark-Anthony Kaye, Emeka Ononye; 
midfielder Edwin Rivas and forward Massimo Mirabelli.

Forward Ben Spencer has returned to Molde Fotballklubb (Molde FK) of the Norwegian Tippeligaen 
following the expiry of his loan.

In addition, Toronto FC II has signed midfielder Anthony Osorio to a USL contract. As per club 
and league policy, terms of the deal were not disclosed.

Osorio, 21, appeared in 17 matches, starting in 10, registering two assists during the 
2015 USL regular season for Toronto FC II as a call up from the Kia Toronto FC Senior 
Academy team. He made his first professional start on May 16 against Louisville City FC and 
his professional debut on April 25 against Pittsburgh Riverhounds. Osorio originally joined 
the Kia Toronto FC Academy in June 2014. During the 2014 season, he played with the Kia Toronto 
FC Senior Academy team in League1 Ontario. He helped the Senior Academy team capture both 
the league championship and the Inter-Provincial Cup Championship.

Toronto FC II’s 2016 roster as it currently stands:

Defenders (3): Adam Bouchard, Wesley Charpie, Skylar Thomas

Midfielders (5): Sal Bernal, Raheem Edwards, Bubacarr Jobe, Anthony Osorio, Luca Uccello

Forwards (1): Molham Babouli

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