Richard Chukwu
TOR
Center Back
Ball-Playing Center Back
Feb 25, 2008 (18)
Right
6'0"
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Set to return for club
Chukwu (international duty) is no longer ineligible after resuming work with Toronto following his time with the Canadian national team.
Analysis: Chukwu may not yet be involved from kickoff, having failed to find a significant role this year due to injury struggles. However, he's likely to appear at least on the bench in Toronto's next matches, boosting the team's defensive strength. His return is quite timely for a back line that is missing Walker Zimmerman (ankle) and could also use a backup for Matheus Pereira on the left flank.
Makes Canada NT roster
Chukwu has been called up to the Canada NT ahead of the upcoming international break between September and October.
Analysis: The 18-year-old defender was signed to a Toronto FC contract in July this year and is looked at as a bright prospect for the future. It's uncertain if he'll see minutes during the international break, but as part of the squad, he's slated to miss the MLS match against Nashville on Sept. 26. He'd be ready to return for the Reds on Oct. 10 at home against Montreal.
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