Toronto FC parts ways with defender Damien Perquis
TORONTO — Veteran defender Damien Perquis, whose playing time had dwindled in recent weeks, has left Toronto FC.
In a three-paragraph statement Tuesday night, the MLS club said the two parties had “mutually agreed to terminate the defender’s contract.”
“After speaking with Damien, we have agreed to allow him to pursue other opportunities,” Toronto general manager Tim Bezbatchenko said in the statement. “On behalf of Toronto FC we would like to thank Damien for his contributions to the club and wish him and his family all the best in the future.”
Perquis, 32, signed with Toronto on Jan. 26, 2015, brought in to play with centre back Steven Caldwell. But the veteran Scot played just two games, forced to retire in mid-season due to injury. Perquis was partnered with a variety of centre backs in a dodgy TFC defence that gave up 58 goals, tied for worst in the league.