"The 32-year-old U.S. international has spent 13 years in Major League Soccer with FC Dallas, Los Angeles FC and most recently Nashville SC. Along the way, he became a five-time MLS Best XI honouree, four-time MLS all-star and two-time MLS Defender of the Year (2020 and '21). The native of Lawrenceville, Ga., had won 45 caps for the United States and served as American captain."
"With Toronto declining the 2026 contract options on veteran defenders Kevin Long, Raoul Petretta and Sigurd Rosted, experience was needed in the backline alongside 19-year-old Lazar Stefanovi22-year-old Zane Monlouis and 23-year-old Nicksoen Gomis. Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson has also moved on, signing as a free agent with D.C. United after Toronto elected not to exercise his 2026 contract option. Zimmerman's signing follows Toronto's acquisition of Brazilian left back Matheus Pereira from Portuguese side CD Santa Clara."
Toronto FC signed free-agent centre back Walker Zimmerman through the 2027-28 MLS season to bolster the backline. Zimmerman is a 32-year-old U.S. international with 45 caps, two MLS Defender of the Year awards (2020, 2021), five MLS Best XI selections and four MLS All-Star appearances. Toronto declined 2026 contract options on veterans Kevin Long, Raoul Petretta and Sigurd Rosted, creating a need for experience alongside younger defenders Lazar Stefanovi, Zane Monlouis and Nicksoen Gomis. Veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson left for D.C. United. Toronto also acquired Brazilian left back Matheus Pereira and continues searching for a marquee attacker.
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