Toronto FC has parted ways with Cassius Mailula, following a mutual agreement to terminate his contract. The South African forward joined the club after an impressive breakthrough campaign with Mamelodi Sundowns.

What happened?

Mailula struggled to establish himself with Toronto FC, making just eight first-team appearances, despite his contract being due to run until December 2026, with an option for a further year. He spent much of his time away from the club on loan.

Why it matters for Toronto FC

The decision allows both parties to part ways amicably, with Mailula now a free agent and available to sign for a new club immediately. As of now, Toronto FC sits 12th in Major League Soccer, with 32 points from 34 games, and a recent form of WLDDD. The team has scored 37 goals this season, while conceding 44, resulting in a -7 goal difference.

What comes next?

Mailula's representatives, P Management, confirmed that the player initiated discussions over an early exit in a bid to revive his career with regular first-team football. Toronto FC accepted the request, and Mailula is now looking to restart his career with a new club. The team's next fixture is against Charlotte at home on 2026-08-19, as they look to improve their standing in the league, currently 31 points behind leaders San Diego.