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.
FILE - Toronto FC midfielder Michael Bradley in action during the first half of an MLS soccer match against D.C. United, Saturday, Feb. 25, 2023, in Washington. Toronto FC announced Tuesday, Oct. 17. 2023, that Bradley, a former U.S. captain, will retire from soccer at age 36 after Toronto's season finale this weekend. FC supporters made their feeling known by hoisting a giant banner honouring him in the south stand of BMO Field.
The 36-year-old midfielder went to the same playbook in announcing Tuesday he is retiring after TFC's season finale Saturday against visiting Orlando City. Bradley has operated under the radar most of the season and was rarely available to discuss his future as the club, currently languishing at the bottom of the MLS standings at 4-19-10. He underwent surgery on his hamstring in May and did not return to action until August. In the meantime his father, Bob Bradley, was fired as head coach and sporting director.
But it was Defoe who left after one season while Bradley became a fixture. He recently made his 300th appearance forpresident Bill Manning said in a statement. “As captain in over 300 games, Michael has raised many trophies along the way and has represented this club in the best possible way. His accomplishments with TFC will live on forever and all of us at the club thank him for the memories.
In recent years, the risk/reward ratio of his play tilted somewhat but still remained in his favour. And he could also deliver a pass on a dime, often setting the table for counterattacks.Born in Princeton, N.J., Bradley signed a Project-40 contract with MLS at the age of 16 and was taken 36th overall in the 2004 MLS SuperDraft by the MetroStars.
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