Toronto FC acquires defender Justin Morrow from San Jose Earthquakes

TORONTO – Toronto FC has acquired American defender Justin Morrow from the San Jose Earthquakes in exchange for allocation money.

The move beefs up the Toronto backline with the 26-year-old Morrow able to play both fullback and centre-back.

In four years with the Quakes, Morrow has played in 71 games with 63 starts.

Morrow started for the U.S. in a 0-0 friendly against Canada last January.

San Jose picked Morrow in the second round of the 2010 MLS SuperDraft.

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