Toronto FC completes trade acquiring Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City for up to $1M GAM

Daniel Salloi waves to Sporting KC fans during final home match before Toronto FC transfer.

Toronto FC finalized acquisition of forward Daniel Salloi from Sporting Kansas City in exchange for up to $1 million in General Allocation Money. The 29-year-old Hungarian recorded 67 goals across 287 appearances ranking second in club history. Salloi departs tied with Dom Dwyer and Johnny Russell for most strikes while holding the regular season game-winner record at 17.

Salloi signed as Homegrown Player in 2016 developing into MLS All-Star. He netted seven U.S. Open Cup goals establishing club record and scored 2017 final winner against New York Red Bulls. The winger posted double-digit goal contributions in 2025 despite Kansas City's last-place Western Conference finish.

Toronto receives immediate attacking boost entering third straight rebuild. Salloi brings 47 career assists complementing young core of Federico Bernardeschi and Jonathan Osorio. General manager Jason Herdman targeted proven MLS scorer ahead of March roster compliance deadline.

Sporting KC clears $1.2 million salary retaining future designated player slot. Club receives $750,000 guaranteed GAM plus $250,000 conditional based on performance incentives. Kansas City finished 2025 with eight wins signaling roster overhaul.

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Salloi debuted professionally on loan with Sporting KC II and Hungarian side Gyirmot SE. He earned 2021 Landon Donovan MVP finalist nod after 16 goals and 10 assists. The Siófok native played 139 MLS regular season matches scoring 40 times.

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Toronto opens March 1 against New England hosting Salloi home debut March 15. Hungarian international eyes first MLS Cup Playoff appearance since 2022. Sporting rebuild centers around academy products and South American signings.