Toronto FC bid new French goalkeeper Quentin Westberg bienvenue Globe_Sports
Toronto FC goalkeeper Quentin Westberg warms up ahead of MLS action against the New England Revolution in Toronto on March 17, 2019.After 15 years playing in France, Quentin Westberg wanted something new – professionally and personally.
Vanney was impressed when he talked to Westberg before getting here. It was clear he had taken the time to watch TFC play. Plus Westberg distributes the ball well with his feet, a talent that has become a key part of the modern-day ‘keeper. Westberg returned to France in 2015 to join Tours before joining AJ Auxerre, another Ligue 2 side, in 2017.Story continues below advertisement
“In soccer if you’re meant to play, you will play. If you’re ready to play, you will play and you will do well. That’s how I like to think of myself and the past 15 years of my career have proven me correct on that standpoint. You need to do your thing well, just be a good teammate and just give it everything you’ve got.”
Westberg chose to represent the U.S. internationally, playing for the under-17, U-20 and U-23 squads – at times with current TFC captain Michael Bradley.Westberg’s wife is Portuguese, adding to the international flavour of their family which includes kids aged eight, six and 2 1/2.
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