With the scandal not going away, Herdman opted to step aside rather than have the matter around his neck like an albatross.
Embroiled in the Paris Olympic drone-spying scandal that has already cost Canadian women’s coach Bev Priestman her job, Herdman resigned Friday as coach of Toronto FC.
“I can again clarify that at a FIFA World Cup, pinnacle event, Olympic Games, at a Youth World Cup, those activities have not been undertaken,” he said in July. “And I’ve got nothing else to say on that matter.”Saskatchewan Rush on the road for 2024/25 season opener It is understood the decision to leave was Herdman’s alone. Neither he nor MLSE offered further comment Friday.
Curtin was fired earlier this month after 10 impressive years at the helm of the Philadelphia Union. Despite a poor 9-15-10 season this season — tied on points with d 11-19-4 Toronto — Curtin has shown both an ability to develop young talent and work within a limited budget.The ripple effect of the drone-spying has been wide-ranging.
In another email, provided to FIFA by Canada Soccer, Priestman — once an assistant coach under Herdman. — suggested the practice was commonplace in both the men’s and women’s teams.Herdman switched from the Canadian women to the men in January 2018, leading the men to the World Cup in 2022 for the first time since 1986.
Herdman was a refreshing change after Bob Bradley. He made a daily point of shaking the hands of observers at training and wore his heart on his sleeves after losses.
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