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.
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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).
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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.