Toronto FC announced Tuesday that the club has released defender Dan Gargan.

Gargan, 28, made 37 starts and 43 appearances for Toronto FC in his two seasons with the club, while scoring one goal. He signed with Toronto at the start of the 2010 season. Gargan was originally drafted by the Colorado Rapids in the 2005 MLS Supplemental Draft. Prior to joining Toronto he spent time with Puerto Rico Islanders of the NASL (North American Soccer League).