By Canadian Press

Winger Nick DeLeon signs new contract with Toronto FC that runs through 2021

Apr 11, 2019 | 9:35 AM

Toronto FC winger Nick DeLeon has been rewarded with a new contract that will keep him with the MLS club through the 2021 season.

His existing deal was to expire at the end of 2019. The 28-year-old from Phoenix made US$275,000 last year, according to the MLS Players Association.

DeLeon joined Toronto via the re-entry draft last December after D.C. United declined his contract option.

He has started all four league games for Toronto this season with one goal and three assists.

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DeLeon spent the first seven years of his career with D.C. United, appearing in 180 regular-season games with 13 goals and 16 assists. He was used as a fullback in his later years with D.C. United.

DeLeon was taken seventh overall in the 2012 SuperDraft, after a collegiate career split between UNLV and Louisville.

“In a short period of time with our club, Nick has had a significant impact both on and off the field,” Toronto FC general manager Ali Curtis said in a statement. “Nick is a talented soccer player, but he is also an exceptional human being. We are very happy to extend his contract and ensure he remains part of our club moving forward.”

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Neil Davidson, The Canadian Press