MLS champion Toronto FC confirmed the re-signing of defender Eriq Zavaleta on Tuesday. Coach Greg Vanney said Monday that finishing off the deal was a formality. And Zavaleta had remained on the club website roster despite his free-agent status after last season. “Since joining Toronto FC, Eriq has developed into a core member of this team as well as a leader both on and off the field,” Toronto GM Tim Bezbatchenko said in a statement. Last season he became a regular on the right side of Toronto’s back three, making 36 appearances in all competitions.

Source: thestar January 23, 2018 22:17 UTC