Random thoughts on TFC: Herdman loses valuable ally in Bradley

Herdman’s rebuilding project at Toronto FC became even tougher when the club's iconic captain announced his plans to retire.

Random thoughts on TFC: Herdman loses valuable ally in Bradley

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). 

Why Michael Bradley is TFC’s most important player of all-time
Years of mismanagement reduced TFC to the point of irrelevance in Toronto’s sports markets. Bradley was the driving force who changed that.

Herdman's job just got harder without Bradley

Saturday marks the beginning of the John Herdman era at Toronto FC with the 48-year-old Englishman making his coaching debut for the Reds. 

Herdman travelled with the team and watched TFC's last two matches from the comfort of a private box inside the stadium while interim coach Terry Dunfield was on the touchline. Now the former Canadian women's and men's teams coach is ready to get his hands dirty.