TORONTO — Four years ago, with Michael Bradley's contract expiring at the end of the season, Toronto FC supporters made their feeling known by hoisting a giant banner honouring him in the south stand of BMO Field.
Underneath the tifo, which showed Bradley applauding the fans, a smaller banner read"Your City. Your Legacy. Our Captain Forever."
"Thank you to all my teammates, coaches, and everyone inside the club. Thank you to the fans for the unforgettable nights at BMO Field. This city and this club will always be home.” Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio, the club's longest-serving player, merits consideration as the next TFC captain. Osorio is as honest as the day is long and equally committed to the club as Bradley.Bradley joined Toronto in January 2014 as a designated player, along with Jermain Defoe.
Added GM Jason Hernandez, who played alongside Bradley: “As a member of Toronto FC, Michael served as the captain and driving force of the most prolific period of success in our club's history." In 2018, TFC made it to the final of the CONCACAF Champions League, losing to Guadalajara in a penalty shootout.This season aside, Bradley was ever-present leading Toronto out. He played 24 or more league games in eight of his 10 seasons with the club.Cross Bradley, and he would pull you aside to set you straight. It was done politely, albeit with a pair of eyes burning into you like a laser.
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