Toronto FC announced Wednesday the club has agreed to a loan deal with Queens Park Rangers winger Hogan Ephraim, 24, through June.

Undoubtedly the savvy work of new head coach and former QPR captain Ryan Nelsen, Ephraim, a former youth international for England, fills a massive void in TFC's roster just days away from First Kick.

“Hogan is very strong technically, he has a great attitude and wants to get games under his belt,” said TFC head coach Ryan Nelsen. “We’re very fortunate to have him, he is a player that can excite the crowd and I feel the fans will look forward to being able to see him in action."

After sending Joao Plata to Real Salt Lake during the off-season, the Reds were left with two wingers -- Reggie Lambe and Emery Welshman -- who struggled to provide any kind of threat out wide throughout pre-season.

Ephraim represented England at the U-16, U-17, U-18 and U-19 levels. He was a member of England’s UEFA U-17 European Championship squad in 2005, where he recorded two goals in three matches.

Toronto FC opens the 2013 MLS season against the Vancouver Whitecaps at B.C. Place on Saturday.