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Young midfielder Richie Laryea comes home, signs deal with Toronto FC

Toronto FC has signed Canadian midfielder Richie Laryea.

The 24-year-old from Toronto, who was a trialist with TFC during training camp, was taken seventh overall by Orlando City in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.

Toronto native Richie Laryea was taken seventh overall by Orlando City in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft.

In three seasons, Laryea made 21 appearances with one assist in MLS play. He also made 35 appearances Orlando City B in USL play with three goals and two assists.

Laryea, who grew up playing club soccer in the Toronto area for Sigma FC, turned heads during his two years at the University of Akron.