Toronto FC announced Friday that the team has acquired midfielder Kevin Harmse from the Los Angeles Galaxy, in exchange the Galaxy will receive Toronto's fourth round pick in the 2009 MLS SuperDraft.
The Canadian International spent one season with the Galaxy, appearing in 23 matches in all competitions, scoring twice. He scored his first MLS goal, which turned out to be the game winner against Chivas USA in a 3-1 victory in the Honda SuperClasico; Harmse other goal came in the SuperLiga tournament against FC Dallas.
Prior to his April 12th signing with the Galaxy, Harmse spent the 2006 season in Europe with FC Nitra of the Slovakian Corgon Liga. The Vancouver native played for the local Whitecaps of the USL 1st Division in 2004, and 2005.
"We are looking forward to getting Kevin here with us, he's a tough young Canadian player, and he adds some quality depth to the team," said Manager Mo Johnston. "His versatility will certainly help the squad this season."
Harmse has six caps for Canada, making his debut for the National squad in March 2007 in a friendly against Bermuda. He was also a member of Canada's roster for the CONCACAF Gold Cup where he made three appearances off the bench in the tournament. He was capped 17 times by Canada's U-20 National Team in 2002 and 2003, representing his country at the 2003 FIFA World Youth Championship in the United Arab Emirates where Canada reached the quarterfinals.
Kevin Harmse
Position: Midfielder
Height: 6-0
Weight: 180
Birthdate: July 4, 1984 (Johannesburg, South Africa)
Hometown: Vancouver, B.C.
Nationality: Canadian
College: ---
Last Club: Los Angeles Galaxy
