Adam Pearlman

Adam Pearlman (born April 5, 2005) is a professional soccer player who plays as a defender for Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League, on loan from 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. In 2012, he moved to Thornhill, Ontario, Canada with his family, when he was seven years old, and joined Glen Shields SC, 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. During high school, he attended Crestwood Preparatory College.

Club career Pearlman played with Toronto FC III in the League1 Ontario Summer Championship in 2021.

In April 2022, he signed a professional contract with Toronto FC II in MLS Next Pro.

On April 15, 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. He signed additional short-term agreements on May 14 and May 24. He was named to the East roster for the 2022 MLS Next All-Star Game for MLS U18 Academy prospects. On July 4, 2023, he again signed a short-term loan with the first team. He signed additional short-term loans on July 8, August 30, and October 7. He made his Major League Soccer debut for the first team on July 8 against St. Louis City SC.

In February 2024, he signed a homegrown player contract with Toronto FC through the 2027 season, with an option for 2028. He began the 2024 season on loan with the second team. In February 2025, he was loaned to the HFX Wanderers of the Canadian Premier League for the 2025 season. He made his first appearance for the Wanderers on April 5, 2025 against Atlético Ottawa. In March 2026, he was loaned to Cavalry FC in the Canadian Premier League for the 2026 season.

International career In December 2021, Pearlman was invited to a camp for the Canada U20 team, however the camp was cancelled due to a rise in the COVID-19 pandemic. In May 2022, he was named to the 60-man provisional Canada U20 team for the 2022 CONCACAF U-20 Championship, and in June was named to the extended five-man training squad for the team.

In February 2024, Pearlman was named to the Canada U20 squad for the 2024 CONCACAF Under-20 Championship qualifiers. In July 2024, he was named to the final squad for the tournament.

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