To understand the magnitude of the acquisition, you have to understand Soteldo. The diminutive 23-year-old playmaker is a full international with Venezuela and one of South America s most promising players.
He s already been named to a Copa Libertadores Best XI, all while wearing the iconic No.10 Santos shirt once worn by the legendary Pele.
So, how did Toronto FC sign a legitimate star for a fraction of his original price? I think your reputation, a lot of times, precedes you and word of mouth is massive and very influential, Toronto FC General Manager Ali Curtis tells
Goal. I think it took some time to have certain players pave the way but that that viral messaging, that word of mouth, has gotten out that playing at some of these clubs in Major League Soccer is not only a place where you can develop but also a place where you can thrive.