Donny Toia


Donald Austin "Donny" Toia is an American former professional soccer player.

Career

Real Salt Lake

Toia got his start with the Tucson Soccer Academy as a forward, and at the end of his youth career with then, signed with Real Salt Lake as the club's first homegrown player in March 2011 after spending two years in their youth system. However, in February 2012, Toia was released by the club without ever making a first team appearance.

FC Tucson

Following his release from Real Salt Lake, Toia joined FC Tucson in the USL Premier Development League where he made 15 appearances for the club during the 2012 season. Toia scored the first goal in FC Tucson history on May 5, 2012, during a 2–1 loss to Fresno Fuego FC.

Phoenix FC

In February 2013, Toia signed with USL Pro club Phoenix FC for the inaugural season. He made his professional debut on March 23 in the club's inaugural match, a 2–0 loss to Los Angeles Blues. Toia finished the season with 6 goals to lead the team and was a nominee for USL Pro Rookie of the Year. He was voted player of the season by La Furia Roja 1881, the club's supporters group.

Return to MLS

Toia signed with Major League Soccer club Chivas USA in January 2014.
After Chivas folded in November 2014, Toia was selected in the 2014 MLS Dispersal Draft by the Montreal Impact. He earned even more playing time in Canada, taking over as the Impact's starting left back. He was selected 1st overall in the 2016 MLS Expansion Draft by Atlanta United FC, after which he was promptly traded to Orlando City for the eighth overall pick in the 2017 MLS SuperDraft. He was released by Orlando at the end of the 2018 season.
On December 14, 2018, Toia re-joined Real Salt Lake after being selected in the 2018 MLS Re-Entry Draft. Following the 2021 season, Toia's contract option was declined by Salt Lake.

Return to FC Tucson

Toia returned to FC Tucson, now in USL League One, on June 16, 2022.

Des Moines Menace

In 2025, Toia signed for Des Moines Menace in USL League Two. He would retire in July 2025 after the season.

International career

Toia has represented the United States at U18 and U20 youth levels.

Career statistics

Club

Honors

  • Canadian Championship: – 2014