Tomas Romero - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Remain backup for 2026 Romero will return to NYCFC after his option was exercised for the 2026 season.

Impact Romero will return to New York for a third season, having remained just a backup since joining. He managed to make just four MLS appearances (three starts), allowing just two goals on 10 saves with a clean sheet.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Called into action Romero allowed no goals while making no saves after playing the final 23 minutes during Saturday's 3-2 win over New York Red Bulls.

Impact Romero replaced Matt Freese in the 67th minute and was able to see out the win for NYCFC. It was the first appearances since July for Romero though he could be in line for a start next week against the Union pending Freese's status.

SEPTEMBER 28 • ROTOWIRE

Two saves in win Romero made two saves and allowed one goal during the 3-1 win over Toronto on Thursday.

Impact Romero did a solid job babysitting the net while Matt Freese was out with the USMNT. He allowed just two goals in the three games played, making 10 saves while holding on to a clean sheet in that span. With Freese back, the keeper will likely return to the bench, however could see more starts in the future as a regular starter, if Freese decides to leave the club amid his upstanding performance at the Gold Cup.

JULY 8 • ROTOWIRE

Tomás Romero picks up second victory in three starts and New York City FC beats Toronto FC 3-1

Hannes Wolf had a goal and an assist, Tomás Romero picked up his second victory in three starts and New York City FC beat Toronto FC 3-1

JULY 4 • Associated Press

Sees one go Romero registered five saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-0 defeat versus CF Montreal.

Impact Despite a five save day, Romero took the loss Saturday after allowing a goal to Montreal. He will continue to mend the net while Matt Freese continues to start at the Gold Cup for the USMNT, making him another option to start versus Toronto on Thursday.

JULY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first NYCFC start Romero registered three saves and allowed zero goals in Thursday's 4-0 win over Atlanta United.

Impact Romero will be the main keeper for NYCFC as Matt Freese will serve time with the USMNT at the Gold Cup. He earned his first MLS start with NYCFC, recording three saves and keeping a clean sheet in the process. The keeper will head to Montreal for the next game on June 28th, who have scored five goals in the last five contests.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC scores 3 goals in 5 minutes to rout Atlanta United 4-0

Hannes Wolf scored two goals for the second straight game, Maxi Moralez had a goal and an assist, and New York City FC beat Atlanta United 4-0

JUNE 13 • Associated Press

Option picked up Romero had his option exercised for 2025, keeping him in NYCFC for another season.

Impact Romero failed to make an appearance in league play for NYCFC. He did, however, play in eight games with the reserves as he will continue as a third keeper option for the side.

DECEMBER 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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

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