What U.S. soccer star joined Toronto FC in 2015?

The U.S. soccer star who joined Toronto FC in 2015 was Jozy Altidore. The powerful American striker returned to Major League Soccer after playing in Europe, including spells with Villarreal, Hull City, AZ Alkmaar, and Sunderland.

Toronto signed Altidore as a designated player during a major rebuild that also brought in Italian star Sebastian Giovinco. Altidore quickly became one of the club’s central attacking players, using his size, strength, and finishing ability as a target forward.

His Toronto career helped produce the most successful period in the club’s early history. He contributed to Toronto’s 2017 treble: the MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and Canadian Championship. The United States international remained with Toronto through 2021, making him one of the club’s best-known modern players.

A common mix-up is Michael Bradley, another prominent American who joined Toronto FC in 2014. Bradley was the team’s longtime midfield captain, while Altidore was the American forward added in 2015.