TOMAS ROMERO NEWS

Signs with NYCFC Romero has signed a contract to join New York York City FC out of free agency, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Romero will remain in the MLS for his next season of professional football, having signed a one-year contract with the club, holding options to extend until the 2026 campaign. The goalie previously played with LAFC and Toronto FC, totaling 24 appearances between the two teams while registering four clean sheets, 41 goals allowed and 57 saves. The 23-year-old most likely won't see much time as a starter this season, as he will probably only earn a role as a reserve option. He'll have to beat out Matt Freese and Luis Barraza if he wants any chance at seeing the field over the next year.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes four in soft performance Romero pulled off one save and conceded four goals in Wednesday's 4-0 loss to Inter Miami CF.

Impact Romero lacked sharpness on Wednesday, he only managed to stop one of the five attempts he faced on-target. He fumbled a cross that led to Miami's opening goal, and should have done better to stop subsequent strikes from Robert Taylor and Benjamin Cremaschi. The regular starter is having a poor season, he has conceded 13 (2.2 goals per game), managed 23 saves (3.8 saves per game, 64 percent) and has yet to post a clean sheet.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Decent despite loss Romero had six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Romero had a decent game in net despite the loss, making six saves while allowing two goals. The 22-year-old was just recently moved between the sticks for Toronto, with both Greg Ranjitsingh and Sean Johnson out with injuries. He has only played in five matches but is yet to earn a clean sheet, allowing nine goals and making 22 saves during that span. Things will not get any easier for the young keeper in his next match when he heads down to Miami to take on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal during win Romero registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Despite saving a shot from Jesus Bueno, Romero did not do the same with such by Julian Carranza. Fortunately for the goalkeeper, Toronto FC logged multiple goals en route to a much-needed win. The team ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to June. During the streak, Romero conceded six goals without any clean sheets across his three appearances.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes twice in loss Romero made six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Romero had a busy night in Columbus as he faced eight shots on target and 31 total shots versus the Crew's league-leading attack. He conceded twice, but made a season high six saves in his third start of the season. He faces another difficult matchup on a short week versus Philadelphia Wednesday, a side which has scored 39 goals in 23 league matches this season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes thrice in defeat Romero made four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus CF Montreal.

Impact Romero made four saves and conceded twice to Mathieu Choiniere and an own goal to Aime Mabika. This was only his second appearance of the season. He looks likely to start next week against Columbus Crew.

AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes goal to St. Louis Romero made five saves but conceded a goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against STL SC.

Impact Romero was beaten by an Aziel Jackson strike on his season debut on Saturday. He is likely to continue in goal against the Fire next weekend while Sean Johnson is still away for the Gold Cup.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Toronto Romero (international duty) is absent from the Toronto availability report for Saturday's clash with St. Louis.

Impact Romero was knocked out of the Gold Cup with El Salvador in the group stage and now returns to Toronto. Romero has yet to make his debut in 2023, though he could take over in net from Greg Ranjitsingh while Sean Johnson remains active in the Gold Cup.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linking up for Gold Cup Romero has been called up to compete at the Gold Cup with El Salvador from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss Toronto's next four matches at least.

Impact Romero is yet to make his season debut behind Sean Johnson in Toronto's goal, but both keepers are set to miss the next few weeks while at the Gold Cup. Third-stringer Greg Ranjitsingh should take over the starting job for the time being.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gets call from national team Romero has been called up by the El Salvador National Team for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 22 and 27.

Impact Romero will miss Saturday's MLS clash against the Earthquakes while on international duty. Greg Ranjitsingh should replace him as Sean Johnson's backup in goal for the match.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Moving to Toronto Romero was selected by Toronto FC with the second pick in Stage 1 of the 2022 MLS Re-Entry Draft on Thursday, after LAFC declined his contract option for 2023.

Impact Romero was surplus to requirements as the third-choice goalkeeper behind Maxime Crepeau and John McCarthy as LAFC won both the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup in 2022. The 21-year-old has four clean sheets in 18 MLS appearances to his name from the 2021 campaign, and he has the chance to become a starter once again as he moves to Toronto, whose only other goalkeeper at the moment is Greg Ranjitsingh.

NOVEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available Romero's name doesn't appear on the injury list ahead of Friday's match against the LA Galaxy.

Impact Romero is the third option on the depth chart and unlikely to play even when available, so this mainly serves to shorten the list among his club's absent players.

JULY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Raveloson leads the LA Galaxy against Los Angeles FC

Rayan Raveloson leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Los Angeles FC following a two-goal showing against CF Montreal

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver Whitecaps bring shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps head into a matchup against Los Angeles FC after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC hosts Dallas after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, Los Angeles FC hosts Dallas

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Red Bulls face Los Angeles FC following shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, the New York Red Bulls visit Los Angeles FC

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In health and safety protocols Romero will likely miss Saturday's clash against the Sounders while in the league's health and safety protocols.

Impact Romero is yet to feature for LAFC this season as he's behind Maxime Crepeau and John McCarthy in the goalkeeper depth chart.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

On bench in season finale Romero was an unused substitute in Sunday's defeat against Colorado.

Impact Romero kept four clean sheets and allowed 28 goals in 18 MLS games this season, but he did not feature in any of LAFC's last eight games. The 20-year-old will fight to earn the starting spot back from Jamal Blackman next year.

NOVEMBER 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Beaten twice by San Jose Romero allowed two goals while making no saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to San Jose.

Impact Romero conceded a goal in each half as LAFC dropped all three points on Saturday. The keeper has now allowed 28 goals in 18 league starts while his save total remained at 34 for the year.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals against Portland Romero made three saves but conceded two goals in Sunday's 2-1 defeat against the Timbers.

Impact Romero was beaten by headers from Dairon Asprilla and George Fochive on Sunday as his side's three-game win streak was halted. He will try to bounce back next weekend against the 10th-placed Earthquakes, which have scored 32 goals in 25 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes one in win Romero conceded one goal and made no saves during Wednesday's 2-1 win over Austin.

Impact Romero hasn't had to make a save in either of the last two matches but he's still come away with victories. With an attack that most teams would envy, winning is a much easier task for Romero than it sometimes can be. Up next is a trip to Portland which are tied for fifth-last in shots on goal in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes two goals against Salt Lake Romero made zero saves and conceded two goals in Sunday's 3-2 victory against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Romero was beaten by strikes from Damir Kreilach and Anderson Julio on Sunday, but his team overcame them and won its second consecutive match. Romero should have an easier time Wednesday against bottom-of-the-table Austin FC, which have scored just 21 goals in 23 MLS matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Redeems himself with clean sheet Romero recorded four saves and the clean sheet during a 4-0 win Friday versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Romero conceded four goals to Sporting Kansas City during LAFC's previous game against the team. Fortunately for him, he instead recorded his fourth clean sheet this year. SKC was only one win away from being atop Major League Soccer's Western Conference standings.

SEPTEMBER 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Concedes three goals in El Trafico Romero made two saves but conceded three goals in Saturday's 3-3 draw against the Galaxy.

Impact Romero will be disappointed to have conceded a brace to Dejan Joveljic, and especially the late equalizer to Kevin Cabral in this rivalry clash. His last clean sheet came 10 games ago in early July, and that streak is unlikely to end Friday against Sporting KC, which have scored a Western Conference-high 37 goals in 22 matches this season.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Cabral scores in 86th, Galaxy tie LAFC 3-3

Kevin Cabral scored in the 86th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 3-3 tie with Los Angeles FC on Saturday

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS