Alonso Coello gives Toronto FC hope in aftermath of Michael Bradley's retirement
The young Spaniard impressed in his rookie MLS campaign and could be TFC's long-term replacement for their former captain.
A lot went horribly wrong for Toronto FC in 2023.
But a rare bright spot for the club was the emergence of Alonso Coello, the former TFC 2 midfielder who signed with the first team early on this season.
Coello, a 24-year-old from Madrid, made 21 MLS appearances (13 starts) in his rookie MLS campaign and impressed with his cultured play and composure on the ball. He also competently deputized for Michael Bradley in the centre of the park during the veteran’s lengthy injury layoff, giving hope to the Reds that he could be the long-term replacement for the club’s former captain.
Coello made his MLS debut while on loan from TFC 2 in an 0-0 draw away to the San Jose Earthquakes on March 16, and then he came off the bench in the second half the following weekend in a 2-2 home draw vs. Charlotte FC. He was signed to an MLS deal shortly after.
