In recent months, the Toronto FC midfielder was sidelined by post-concussion syndrome — the result seemingly of a Xherdan Shaqiri elbow in a July 13 game against the Chicago Fire.
When the MLS regular season wrapped up Oct. 9, Osorio was on the sidelines. He had played just 18 minutes since an Aug. 18 start against Inter Miami. But he says he is back.
“He’s not a hugely vocal guy but when you watch his play on the pitch, it speaks for itself,” said Stalteri. “You can see what an important player he is, not only for our club. but what an important player he is for the country.” Uruguay provided his football foundation. And toughened him up, learning to live with showering in cold water when the hot water was out among other things.While they spoke the language, it wasn’t easy. To start, they lived in dormitory-style accommodations with Uruguayan juniors who initially saw them as foreign intruders looking to take their jobs.“That was the most important move of my life — even aside from football, just growing as a man,” Osorio said.
Today Osorio leads Toronto in appearances in all competitions with 318. He is third in goals with 58 behind Sebastian Giovinco and Jozy Altidore .
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