After five seasons in Toronto, Jay Chapman looks forward to new challenge with Inter Miami FC Globe_Sports
Toronto FC midfielder Jay Chapman tries to settle the ball during a game against Atlanta United FC at BMO Field in Toronto on June 26, 2019.Midfielder Jay Chapman is among familiar faces with Canada in camp in California.
While Chapman is looking forward to a new start with a brand-new club, he admits the move away is a “little bittersweet.”“I grew up in Toronto. That’s my home. That’s always going to be my home,” he said. “I’ve had the best moments of my career in Toronto and I’ve got so much love for so many people at that club. Some of my best friends, probably my life-long friends are going to come from that team.
“But Toronto’s such a great city. It was one of the toughest midfields in the entire league to break into. I think I was patient but at times I think I deserved a little bit more of an opportunity.”“I had been there for five years,” he said of Toronto. “I just thought I needed something new, kind of step out of my comfort zone in my home city. Miami sounded like they really wanted me and it sounded like an opportunity for me to get away and grow and take a different step in my career.
Chapman hit the woodwork twice in his third senior appearance and was involved in the buildup to three of the Canadian goals.“Our first game back , I think we could have scored a little bit more,” he said. “But it was a good game overall and a good way to start this camp.”Canada is looking to collect FIFA ranking points in its bid to crack the top six in CONCACAF ahead of the June ratings.
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