The Desperation Play: TFC Gambles on Lewis Morgan and Alejandro Piedrahita to Save a Stuttering Attack
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Toronto FC brings back a familiar Eastern Conference foe in Lewis Morgan and adds Colombian winger Alejandro Piedrahita in a frantic attempt to find offensive cohesion.
OPINION: Let's be honest—bringing in the man who burned us is a desperate gamble. As Sportsnet first reported, Toronto FC is swinging for the fences to fix a disjointed attack by bringing in new blood.
On Wednesday, TFC announced the acquisition of 29-year-old Lewis Morgan from San Diego FC in exchange for a 2026 International Roster Slot. Morgan, who has seven senior caps for Scotland, recorded three assists in 13 appearances for San Diego this season after previous stints with Inter Miami and Red Bull New York. General Manager Jason Hernandez praised Morgan's history as an impactful attacker and his ability to play multiple positions.
Additionally, Tom Bogert of The Athletic reports that TFC is finalizing a loan for Colombian winger Alejandro Piedrahita from CSKA Sofia. Piedrahita, who turns 24 this Thursday, scored two goals in 18 matches and won the Bulgarian Cup with Sofia. The loan extends through next summer and positions Piedrahita as a replacement for Deandre Kerr, who is reportedly joining Portugal's Avs Futebol.
As the Reds face the Chicago Fire this Saturday, the pressure is on these arrivals to provide immediate stability to a failing offensive plan.