TORONTO — John Herdman sounded more like a psychologist than a soccer coach in the wake of his first game running Toronto FC from the sideline.
In the wake of Saturday's season-ending 2-0 loss to Orlando City SC, he cited young players whose confidence was dented and veterans who need to decide whether they want to stay with the club.
Captain Michael Bradley, in his final game before retirement, exited on a losing note before an announced crowd of 27,556. Orlando coach Oscar Pareja opted to save his big guns for the playoffs, making nine changes to the starting 11 that beat New England 3-2 last time out. "It's understandable," said Canadian midfielder Jonathan Osorio."These fans are some of the best. For me they're the best in the league. … They always show up. They deserve better."
McGuire scored again soon after as the Toronto defence was carved open. The sixth overall pick in the 2023 MLS SuperDraft accelerated away from Bradley and nonchalantly poked the ball past Johnson for his 13th goal of the season.Orlando came into the game having already set franchise records for points , wins and fewest losses in a full season . With its two goals Saturday, it tied the franchise single-season record of 55, set in 2016.Toronto, meanwhile, joins D.C.
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