TORONTO — 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’s commitment to winning has delivered trophies at Eastern and Western conferences and we are looking forward to the work ahead to build TFC into the annual contender our ownership and supporters deserve."The 58-year-old Fraser, whose contract runs through the 2027 season, becomes TFC's 15th head coach.
Still, he has his work cut out at a franchise that has fallen on hard times since he was last part of the organization. There are question marks over the future of high-priced Italian star Lorenzo Insigne as players report for medicals on the weekend. And Toronto probably needs help at every position other than goalkeeper.
Fraser began his pro career in the American Soccer League with the Colorado Foxes before joining MLS in its inaugural 1996 season. Taken fourth in the 1996 MLS draft and went on to play for the Los Angeles Galaxy , Colorado Rapids and Columbus Crew .
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