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Toronto FC II withdraw from 2020 USL League One season

The Young Reds will aim to be back in 2021.

By Benedict Rhodes
USL League One Photo - Toronto FC II’s Jordan Perruzza celebrates his goal of the week-winning chip against Orlando City B last weekend, cupping his ears as he silences the, albeit limited, crowd Orlando City B

BRAMPTON, Canada—Toronto FC II announced on Wednesday afternoon that they have withdrawn from the 2020 USL League One season.

Because of the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic, and the restrictions in place because of it, the club and league decided that playing in 2020 wouldn't make sense.

As the only Canadian team in the league, clubs would have to - under the current measures in place - quarantine for 14 days every time they enter the country. That isn't feasible and is likely a major factor in the decision.

As part of the club statement, the club also signalled their intent on returning for the 2021 season.

This past week, the club announced a flurry of roster moves, and it is currently unknown what will happen to the players under contract, but loans to Canadian Premier League teams seems like a likely option.

We’ll update this story as we hear more.

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