TORONTO - The plummeting Canadian dollar has helped eased the landing of Toronto FC's newest imports.

"First day in the locker-room that's what everybody's talking about," said defender Drew Moor, who like his Toronto teammates are paid in U.S. dollars.

"I hope we can ride that train for a little while," he added with a somewhat sheepish giggle.

Goalkeeper Clint Irwin, who like Moor played in Colorado last season, also appreciates the power of the U.S. dollar

"I don't know what everybody else's feelings on that is but for us guys coming from America, it's definitely strong," he said Monday.

Irwin made US$97,000 last year, which translated into $138,540 Canadian on Monday.

Sebastian Giovinco's 2105 salary of US$7,115,555 translated into $10,161,275 Canadian.

Maple Leaf Sports & Entertainment, which owns the Toronto Raptors, Maple Leafs and Marlies as well as TFC, is no stranger to the vagaries of the dollar. Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko says the current currency chasm is not having a "profound impact" on player acquisition.

The club is keeping an eye on pre-season travel costs, especially with its feeder USL club Toronto FC II.

"I wouldn't say it's a significant impact," Bezbatchenko said of the dollar. "Over the long-term it will be interesting to see if the Canadian dollar stays low, if we'll have to include hedge provisions."

Hedging involves agreeing to buy a certain amount of a given currency for a set price on a set date, allowing for some certainty.