BROOKLYN, N.Y. – Brooklyn FC announced on Wednesday it had signed Canadian center back Rocco Romeo ahead of the 2026 USL Championship season. The transaction is pending league and federation approval.
Romeo comes to Brooklyn FC after stints in both Major League Soccer and the Canadian Premier League. He made his professional debut in USL League one in 2019 with Toronto FC II before signing a First-Team contract with Toronto FC in 2020. While with TFC, he went on loan twice, gaining European experience with Danish side HB Køge and enjoying his professional breakout with CanPL club Valour FC.
Romeo has since become a regular starter in the CanPL, with two separate stints with Valour FC and a two-year spell at Vancouver FC. Overall, the 25-year-old has made 104 appearances in the CanPL, recording six goals across 8,734 minutes of action.
“Rocco brings a strong defensive foundation and real professional experience,” said Brooklyn FC Head Coach Marlon LeBlanc. “He’s competed in different environments, understands the demands of the position, and plays with a good edge. We like his presence, and we’re excited to add him to our group.”
At the international level, Romeo has represented Canada across multiple youth national teams, including appearances at the CONCACAF U-17 and U-20 Championships and selection to the U-23 provisional roster, underscoring his pedigree and experience at both the club and international levels.