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Player Details

Name

Mitchell Taintor

Height

6' 2"

Weight

185 lbs

Date of Birth

9.11.1994 (29)

Birthplace

Willmantic, CT USA

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Central Defender

Preferred Side

Centre

Toronto FC add two players ahead of Houston Dynamo match

TRANSFER TRACKER: Roster Update Toronto FC signed two more players ahead of Saturday’s match against the Houston Dynamo (3 pm ET; CTV — Full TV & streaming info) at BBVA Compass Stadium, which promises to feature a reserve-heavy roster for the visitors ahead of Wednesday’s critical second leg of the Concacaf

HIGHLIGHTS: Houston Dynamo vs. Toronto FC | April 21, 2018

Alberth Elis and the Houston Dynamo take on a reserve-laden Toronto FC side at BBVA Compass Stadium.

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Houston Dynamo 5-1 Toronto FC | 2-Minute Highlights

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GOAL: Mitchell Taintor's first MLS goal pulls one back for TFC

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MLS SuperDraft 2016 - Mitchell Taintor (Rutgers)

Career Summary

Loan expired April 26, 2018.

Taintor is a young center back who joins TFC on loan looking to provide depth.

COLLEGE: Taintor attended Rutgers University for four years, where he played for the Scarlet Knights. Scoring 13 times in 71 appearances, while also recording eight assists, he was named to the NSCAA Second Team All-Midwest Region, Second Team All-Big Ten Conference and Big Ten Conference All-Tournament Team.

OUTSIDE MLS: Taintor has appeared and started in five matches for Sacramento Republic FC in 2018. Prior to joining Sacramento, Taintor spent two seasons (2016 & 2017) with Toronto FC II. During his time with the Young Reds, he appeared in 47 matches registering three goals and one assist.