TORONTO – Toronto FC II announced it has signed goalkeeper Angelo Cavalluzzo to a USL contract. Cavalluzzo represents the 25th player to sign from the Kia Toronto FC Academy to a professional contract for both Toronto FC and Toronto FC II.

Head Coach Jason Bent credited the 24-year-old for his contributions last year when Toronto battled some injury setbacks and relied on Cavalluzzo’s services.

“Angelo was faced with some difficult situations last season. He came in as a substitute on two separate occasions after our starting goalkeeper went down with an injury,” Bent said. “He handled the challenge very well, showing that he could cope with the demands of being a professional.”

Cavalluzzo appeared in five matches, starting in three and recording a 1-2-0 record while logging 364 minutes during the 2016 season. He made his professional debut for Toronto FC II as a substitute on June 6, 2016, against the Harrisburg City Islanders. He made his first professional start and earned his first victory on Aug. 31, 2016, against Bethlehem Steel FC, which included a penalty kick save.