After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player
- Tsubasa Endoh signed a one-day contract to retire as a Toronto FC player after battling leukemia.
- Toronto FC announced the signing, calling it a special moment to have Endoh officially retire as a Red.
- Endoh will be honored before the game against Atlanta United by delivering the match ball.
- Endoh stated, 'Every step of the treatment, every setback... I always dreamed of coming back to play here.
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After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player
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Once a Red, Always a Red | A letter from Tsubasa Endoh
To the Toronto FC family, fans, and the beautiful game that shaped my life, I’ve made the decision to retire from professional soccer. It’s a bittersweet moment for me, and it’s not because I’ve lost the passion for playing. After three grueling years battling Acute Undifferentiated Leukemia, my body simply
Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as a Toronto FC player
In a rare and heartfelt move, Toronto FC announced Friday that they have signed former winger Tsubasa Endoh to a one-day contract, allowing him to officially retire as a member of the club. Endoh spent six seasons with TFC from 2016 to 2021. The now 31-year-old was diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021, […] The post Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as a Toronto FC player appeared first on Waking The Red.
TFC Tidbits: Tsubasa Endoh to retire as a Red
Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates small bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.Japanese winger was signed to a 1-day contractToronto FC announced Friday that it signed Tsubasa Endoh to a one-day contract so that he can officially retire as a TFC player. The Japanese winger was diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021 and is now officially hanging up his cleats. …
After battling leukemia, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day contract to retire as TFC player – 105.9 The Region
TORONTO — Tsubasa Endoh comes full circle Saturday when he retires as a Toronto FC player. After being diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021, the 31-year-old winger from Japan had a dream. “Every step of the treatment, every setback, the time that I had to spend in the hospital, I always dreamed of coming back to play here, as a TFC player, at BMO Field,” said Endoh, who spent six seasons (2016-21) with Toronto. But whi…
After leukemia battle, Tsubasa Endoh signs one-day deal to retire with TFC
Tsubasa Endoh comes full circle Saturday when he retires as a Toronto FC player. After being diagnosed with acute undifferentiated leukemia in December 2021, the 31-year-old winger from Japan had a dream. “Every step of the treatment, every setback, the time that I had to spend in the hospital, I always dreamed of coming back to play here, as a TFC player, at BMO Field,” said Endoh, who spent six seasons (2016-21) with Toronto. But while his leu…
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