One of the missteps Toronto FC made during their MLS Cup title defence in 2018 was to focus on bringing in players without any MLS experience. A prime example was the addition of midfielder Ager Aketxe, brought in with the hopes of him seamlessly adapting.



This offseason however, things appear different.



The Athletic has learned that former Chicago Fire and LA Galaxy midfielder Juninho, was in Toronto on Tuesday to undergo a physical with the team. It was not immediately clear whether or not TFC will indeed sign the 29-year old.



According to the source, Juninho (Vítor Gomes Pereira Júnior) is the first player to have visited TFC this offseason in the hopes of scoring a deal with the team.



Per Transfermarkt, Juninho is currently out of contract. The Brazilian last appeared for the Chicago Fire in 2017 when he made 21 regular season appearances and scored one goal. Juninho was on loan from Liga MX’s Club...