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Henry is a former USL League Two star with the Flint City Bucks
TORONTO – Toronto FC II announced today that the club has signed midfielder Malik Henry and defender Micah Chisholm to MLS NEXT Pro contracts ahead of the 2025 season. The pair will join the club’s roster pending league and federation approval.
“We’re excited for Malik and Micah to join the TFC II roster for 2025, as both players have exhibited qualities that are aligned with our club ethos,” said Toronto FC Technical Director Sean Rubio. “Malik was previously a standout in the Academy and we’re happy to welcome him back to the club after multiple successful seasons in the NCAA. Micah brings both local ties and European experience, and we’re pleased to provide him a platform to continue to grow and develop.”
Henry, 22, was originally selected 39th overall (second round) by CF Montréal in the 2024 MLS SuperDraft on December 19, 2023. The Hamilton, Ontario native split his collegiate career between University of North Carolina (2020) and the University of Akron (2021-2024).
Following three appearances for the Tar Heels as a rookie, he registered two goals and 21 assists in 71 appearances across four seasons with the Zips. At Akron, Henry also earned numerous accolades including Second Team All-Mid-American Conference (2021), All-Ohio (2021, 2023), First Team All-MAC (2022), Second Team All-BIG EAST (2023, 2024), Third Team All-East Region (2023) and First Team All-East Region (2024) honors. Prior to his NCAA career, he spent three years in the Toronto FC Academy, playing across the U-15, U-16, and U-17 age groups, after playing youth soccer with Hamilton United. Internationally, Henry represented Canada at the U-15 level, making three appearances and scoring a goal at the 2017 Concacaf U-15 Championship in the United States.
Henry also starred in the USL League Two the last three seasons with the Michigan-based Flint City Bucks, which has won two straight USL League Two Great Lakes Division championships and advanced to the conference finals in 2024 and USL2 North American semifinals in 2023.
Chisholm, 20, most recently spent time with Hannover 96 II, the reserve team of 2 Bundesliga side Hannover 96, during the 2023-2024 season. The Markham, Ontario native made six appearances including his professional debut against TSV Havelse on August 19, 2023, and helped the German club lift the 2023-2024 Regionalliga Nord championship. Prior to his experience in Europe, the defender attended Wilfrid Laurier University, where he registered one goal and three assists in 10 appearances during his rookie season with the Golden Hawks. Chisholm originally played youth soccer with Unionville Milliken SC and made five appearances for the club in League1 Ontario action.
TRANSACTION: Toronto FC II announced today that the club has signed midfielder Malik Henry and defender Micah Chisholm to MLS NEXT Pro contracts.
MALIK HENRY
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-foot-6
Weight: 150 pounds
Birthdate: July 23, 2002 (Age – 22)
Hometown: Hamilton, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
College: The University of Akron
COURTESY PHOTO / FLINT CITY BUCKS COMMUNICATIONS
Former Flint City Bucks star Malik Henry will begin the 2025 season with Toronto FC II of the MLS NEXT Pro league.
MICAH CHISHOLM
Position: Defender
Height: 6-foot-2
Weight: 168 pounds
Birthdate: November 19, 2004 (Age – 20)
Hometown: Markham, Ontario
Nationality: Canadian
Last Club: Hannover 96 II
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