Toronto FC, in conjunction with Wilmington Hammerheads FC, announced today that the two clubs will play a friendly match at Legion Stadium on  Wednesday, June 18. This will be the first encounter between Toronto FC and Wilmington Hammerheads FC.

“We are very excited to participate in a friendly match with Wilmington during the FIFA World Cup break,” said Toronto FC General Manager Tim Bezbatchenko. “Wilmington has done a great job thus far in providing our players on loan with everything they need to succeed and grow in a professional environment. This is another opportunity to strengthen our relationship with our affiliate club and bring Toronto FC into their market, all while giving our players match minutes during the break.”

Led by Manager David Irving, the Hammerheads FC currently sit 10th in USL Pro table with eight points and a record of 2-1-2. This is Irving’s 12th season as Manager of the Hammerheads.

“This friendly match is another great benefit of our strong partnership with Toronto,” said Wilmington Hammerheads FC General Manager Jason Arnold. “We are excited to host the team and showcase their club to our fans and the City of Wilmington.” The Hammerheads will be taking the field against Toronto in a match that will not affect their league points. “This is a great opportunity for our players to matchup against the highest level of soccer in North America,” said Arnold.

Toronto FC currently has three players on loan at Wilmington, goalkeeper Quillan Roberts, midfielder Manny Aparicio and forward Jordan Hamilton. Roberts, 19, has appeared and started in all five matches, logging 450 minutes, with a record of 2-1-2 while registering three clean sheets. Aparicio, 18, has appeared and started in four matches, logging 257 minutes. Hamilton, 18, was assigned to Wilmington on Thursday, May 1. Most recently midfielder Daniel Lovitz was recalled by Toronto FC on Tuesday, May 13. Lovitz, 22, appeared and started in all five matches, logging 450 minutes, registering one goal and one assist.