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Toronto FC midfielder Palacio out for remainder of season

Sportsnet · September 16, 2026 at 11:55 a.m.

Toronto FC midfielder Palacio out for remainder of season

Toronto FC will have to wait until at least next season to see what Nelson Palacio can do for the club.

The team announced on Wednesday that the Colombian midfielder had undergone successful thigh surgery on Tuesday and would miss the remainder of the 2026 MLS season.

Palacio, 25, was acquired by TFC from Real Salt Lake for a fee of $1.1 million and up to $550,000 in conditional cash if certain performance-based metrics were met.

Palacio had yet to make an appearance with TFC before Wednesday's injury announcement.

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Toronto FC midfielder Palacio out for remainder of season

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