Reds add Boyd to help with scoring void

Toronto FC has confirmed the signing of U.S. international forward Terrence Boyd.

The 27-year-old was out of contract after spending the past three seasons with SV Darmstadt 98 in the German second tier. He had five goals and two assists in 44 appearances there.

“Terrence is a player that we’ve tracked for years during his time with the U.S. national team and in Germany,” Toronto GM Ali Curtis said in a statement. “He is an experienced attacking player that is capable of scoring goals in MLS. We’re looking forward to him joining our pre-season and integrating himself into the group.” Boyd was born in Bremen, Germany, to a German mother and U.S. father, a soldier who was stationed there. Apart from one year in the U.S., he grew up in Germany.

When U.S. Soccer contacted him about coming on board, he reportedly had to do some detective work.

No longer in contact with his American father, he searched social media to find American relatives so he could get the necessary paperwork for his U.S. passport.

The six-foot-two 180 pounder has 14 caps with the U.S. national team. He made his international debut on Feb. 29, 2012, in a friendly match against Italy. His last appearance was Oct. 11, 2016, as a substitute in a 1-1 friendly against New Zealand.

Toronto said Boyd was en route to the team training camp in California.

Players have been going out the TFC door rather than coming in so far during a tumultuous training camp. Star forward Sebastian Giovinco and Spanish playmaker Victor Vazquez left for greener grass in clubs in Saudi Arabia and Qatar, respectively.

Defender Nick Hagglund was traded to FC Cincinnati.