Toronto FC has opted for a familiar face in choosing Robin Fraser as its new head coach. The former elite defender was a key assistant coach to Greg Vanney during Toronto's glory days, including the 2017 treble-winning season, before leaving in August 2019 to take over the Colorado Rapids as head coach.
Robin Fraser - Icon Sportswire/Getty ImagesToronto FC has opted for a familiar face in choosing Robin Fraser as its new head coach.
“Robin has one of the most accomplished careers in MLS, combining a multitude of experience as both a player and coach,” Toronto GM Jason Hernandez said in a statement. “As a person, he exemplifies our club values to the highest degree, and as a manager, we are confident in his ability to achieve sporting success.
"Rebuilding this club with MLS experience, TFC lineage and championship pedigree provides a unique strength for the team," MLSE boss Keith Pelley said in a letter Friday to Toronto season ticket-holders,"and with Jason Hernandez as TFC’s general manager, partnered with Robin as head coach, TFC’s leadership structure is well positioned for the club’s ‘Hunt for Glory’ in the years ahead.
TFC ranked 22nd on defence last season, conceding 1.79 goals a game. And despite finishing tied for 25th in the league in goals scored, averaging 1.18 goals a game, Toronto opted not to re-sign leading scorer Prince Owusu . Aside from the MLS SuperDraft, the lone off-season addition has been Brazilian winger Thiago Andrade acquired from New York City FC via San Diego FC in a draft day deal. The 24-year-old spent the last two seasons out on loan, first in Brazil with Athletico Paranaense and last season in China with Shenzhen Peng City FC.
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