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TFC notebook: Herdman preaches patience with roster rebuild

While Jonathan Osorio has been named captain, Toronto FC remains in desperate need of new recruits ahead of the regular season.

John Molinaro

Jan 23, 2024 — 5 min read

Toronto FC continues its pre-season preparations during the first leg of training camp in Florida.

Here are some news and notes from Tuesday's Zoom media availability with John Herdman.

Jonathan Osorio named Toronto FC captain

Toronto FC announced Canadian international Jonathan Osorio as its new captain on Tuesday morning.

Osorio, a 31-year-old from Toronto, becomes the eighth player in TFC history to wear the captain's armband. The team had been without a captain since Michael Bradley retired at the end of last season.

TFC Tidbits: John Herdman to cooperate with Canada Soccer investigation

Herdman: "I'm highly confident that in my time... at an Olympic Games or World Cup, we’ve never been involved in any of those activities."

Aimé Mabika eager to prove he deserves more chances at TFC

"It's difficult, but it is part of the process. It’s part of being a professional," the defender said of his lack of playing time.

Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls: What you need to know

TFC opens their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign with a tricky road game vs. the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Canada Soccer Talk: Cheating scandal envelops national teams

Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue spoke to the media on Friday about the scandal that has cast a dark shadow over Canadian soccer.