Toronto FC waives little-used Argentine, opens up international roster spot

Toronto FC has waived little-used midfielder Mariano Mino, opening up an international spot on its roster.

The 24-year-old Argentine made just one appearance for the MLS champions and was an unused substitute 10 times after signing a first-team contract April 20. He played 25 minutes in Toronto’s 5-1 loss at Houston on April 21, when TFC fielded a reserve side ahead of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League final.

He made five appearances for Toronto FC 2 of the USL this season after coming on loan from Uruguay’s Sud America on March 15.

Mino, who was making US$54,500 at TFC, also played for Boca Unidos, a second-division Argentine side.

After falling just short in the CONCACAF Champions League, injury-ravaged Toronto has struggled in MLS play. At 4-8-3, it stands 10th in the Eastern Conference — six points below the playoff line.

Toronto hosts the third-place New York Red Bulls (9-4-2) on Sunday.