Adam Pearlman (soccer)

Adam Pearlman

Pearlman with Toronto FC II in 2023
Personal information
Date of birth	(2005-04-05) 5 April 2005 (age 19)
Place of birth	Johannesburg, South Africa
Height	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Position(s)	Defender
Team information
Current team	Toronto FC
Youth career
	Highlands Park FC
	Glen Shields SC
	Future Soccer Academy
2016–2022	Toronto FC
Senior career*
Years	Team	Apps	(Gls)
2021	Toronto FC III	5	(0)
2022–2023	Toronto FC II	45	(0)
2022–2023	→ Toronto FC (loan)	1	(0)
2024–	Toronto FC	0	(0)
2024–	→ Toronto FC II (loan)	4	(0)
International career‡
2024–	Canada U20	2	(0)
*Club domestic league appearances and goals, correct as of 19 April 2024 ‡ National team caps and goals, correct as of 27 February 2024

Adam Pearlman (born 5 April 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Toronto FC in Major League Soccer. Born in South Africa, he represents Canada at youth international level.

Early life

Born in Johannesburg, South Africa, Pearlman began playing soccer at age four with Highlands Park. ^[1] In 2012, he moved to Thornhill, Ontario, Canada with his family, when he was seven years old, ^[2] and joined Glen Shields SC, ^[1] and later Future Soccer Academy. ^[3] In October 2016, he joined the Toronto FC Academy, playing across the U12 to U19 levels and also participated in the 2018 U13 CONCACAF Champions League. ^[4]

Club career

Pearlman with Toronto FC II in 2023

He played with Toronto FC III in the League1 Ontario Summer Championship in 2021. ^[5]

In April 2022, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro. ^[4] He made his debut on 10 April against New York City FC II. ^[6]

On 15 April 2022, he signed a short-term four-day loan with the first team, Toronto FC, ahead of their Major League Soccer match against the Philadelphia Union, but was an unused substitute. ^{[6] [7]} He signed additional short-term agreements on 14 May and 24 May. ^{[8] [9]} He was named to the East roster for the 2022 MLS Next All-Star Game for MLS U18 Academy prospects. ^[10] On 4 July 2023, he again signed a short-term loan with the first team. ^[11] He signed additional short-term loans on 8 July, 30 August, and 7 October. ^{[12] [13] [14]} He made his Major League Soccer debut for the first team on 8 July against St. Louis City SC. ^[15]

In February 2024, he signed a homegrown player contract with Toronto FC through the 2027 season, with an option for 2028. ^{[16] [17]} He began the 2024 season on loan with the second team. ^[18]

International career

In December 2021, he was invited to a camp for the Canada U20 team in January 2022, ^[19] however the camp was cancelled due to a rise in the COVID-19 pandemic. ^[20] In May 2022, Pearlman was named to the 60-man provisional Canada U20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, ^[21] and in June was named to the extended five-man training squad for the team. ^[22] In February 2024, Pearlman was named to the Canada U20 squad for the 2024 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifiers. ^[23]

Career statistics

As of match played 24 September 2023 ^[24]

Club	Season	League			Playoffs		National Cup		Continental		Total
		Division	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals	Apps	Goals
Toronto FC III	2021 [5]	League1 Ontario Summer Championship	5	0	—		–		–		5	0
Toronto FC II	2022	MLS Next Pro	20	0	2	0	–		–		22	0
	2023		25	0	–		–		–		25	0
	Total		45	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	47	0
Toronto FC (loan)	2022	Major League Soccer	0	0	–		0	0	–		0	0
	2023		1	0	–		0	0	–		1	0
	Total		1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0
Career total			49	0	2	0	0	0	0	0	51	0

References

1. Adam Pearlman at the Canadian Soccer Association
2. "Adam Pearlman FTF Canada Profile". FTF Canada.
3. Molinaro, John (18 April 2024). "Rookie Adam Pearlman patiently waiting for his chance with TFC". TFC Republic.
4. "Toronto FC II sign Academy product Adam Pearlman". Toronto FC . 8 April 2022.
5. "Toronto FC III L1O Stats 2021". League1 Ontario . Archived from the original on 16 April 2022.
6. "Toronto FC sign Antonoglou and Pearlman to short-term agreement". Toronto FC . 15 April 2022.
7. "Toronto FC hands Philadelphia Union its first loss of MLS season". Sportsnet. 16 April 2022. Retrieved 27 April 2024.
8. "Toronto FC sign Rothrock and Pearlman to short-term agreements". Toronto FC . 14 May 2022.
9. "Toronto FC sign defender Adam Pearlman to short-term agreement". Toronto FC . 24 May 2022.
10. "Rosters for 2022 MLS NEXT All-Star Game presented by Allstate". Major League Soccer . 1 August 2022.
11. "Toronto FC sign Pearlman and Batiz to short-term agreements". Toronto FC . 4 July 2023.
12. "Toronto FC sign three Young Reds to short-term agreements". Toronto FC . 8 July 2023.
13. "Toronto FC sign defender Adam Pearlman to short-term loan agreement". Toronto FC . 30 August 2023.
14. "Toronto FC sign defender Adam Pearlman to short-term agreement". Toronto FC . 7 October 2023.
15. Karageorgos, Tomas (9 July 2023). "Toronto FC on five-game losing streak with Caribbean night loss to St. Louis City SC". Waking the Red.
16. "Toronto FC sign Homegrown defender Adam Pearlman". Toronto FC . 24 February 2024.
17. "Toronto FC sign Adam Pearlman to MLS Homegrown deal ahead of new season". Waking the Red. 24 February 2024.
18. "Toronto FC loan two players to Toronto FC II for MLS Next Pro Season Opener in Philadelphia". Toronto FC . 17 March 2024.
19. Bacopulos, Ana (15 December 2021). "Adam Pearlman tries out with U-20 Canadian National Team". Crestwood Preparatory College .
20. Galindo, Peter [@GalindoPW] (5 January 2022). "I've been told that the #CanMNT U-20 January camp has been cancelled" (Tweet) – via Twitter.
21. "Canada Soccer's Provisional List for the CONCACA Men's Under-20 Championship". Canadian Soccer Association. 19 May 2022.
22. "Canada announces squad for Concacaf Men's Under-20 Championship". Toronto FC. 10 June 2022.
23. "Canada's roster for the 2024 CONCACAF men's U-20 Championship qualifiers released". Canadian Soccer Association . 25 February 2024.
24. Adam Pearlman at Soccerway