Toronto FC selects Tsubasa Endoh with 9th overall pick in 2016 MLS SuperDraft

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Toronto FC made a surprise move with the ninth overall selection in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft, picking up University of Maryland midfielder Tsubasa Endoh.

The Tokyo-born midfielder was the Most Valuable Player in the 2016 SuperDraft combine and comes out of Maryland as one of the more well-rounded midfielders in the class. Over four seasons with Maryland, Endoh has made 85 appearances, scoring 12 goals and recording 16 assists in that time.

He joins a Toronto FC side looking for more creative talent to combine with Sebastian Giovinco, Michael Bradley and Jozy Altidore.