Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: Canada Soccer in Herdman's rearview mirror

Herdman has no regrets about walking away from the headaches associated with the national team job and Canada Soccer.

John Molinaro

Oct 14, 2023 — 7 min read

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC as it looks ahead to its regular season finale at BMO Field vs. Orlando City on Oct. 21 (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV & TSN).

John Herdman has moved on from Canada Soccer

John Herdman finally took charge of Toronto FC this week after being an observer and watching interim coach Terry Dunfield lead the team through its last two matches, a pair of humbling 3-0 losses away to Charlotte FC and the New York Red Bulls.

The task he faces in turning around TFC's fortunes is enormous. Losers of six straight and with just one in their last 20 games (1-16-3) in all competitions, the Reds are at rock bottom right now as Herdman begins the rebuilding process in earnest.

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.

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