Toronto FC started pruning its roster after a second straight disappointing season Friday, saying goodbye to goalkeepers Alex Bono and Quentin Westberg, defender Doneil Henry, midfielder Noble Okello and forward Ifunanyachi Achara.
TFC also declined the contract option on veteran centre back Chris Mavinga but said it remains in talks about a potential new deal. The club also said it is in discussions with midfielder Jonathan Osorio, whose contract expires at the end of the year.
Toronto has exercised the contract option on defender Themi Antonoglou while declining Achara’s option.
Bono, Westberg and Okello are also out of contract at the end of the year.