Toronto FC’s disappointing first half of the 2023 MLS season has led to a managerial change up north.
TFC head coach and sporting director Bob Bradley was fired from his respective positions on Monday, the Eastern Conference club announced. Assistant coach and technical director Mike Sorber was also relieved of his duties as Terry Dunfield takes over as interim head coach.
Dunfield, a former player with Shrewsbury Town, Toronto FC and the Vancouver Whitecaps, makes the jump to the first team from his previous U-17 head coaching role.
“Bob has been a consummate professional with Toronto FC and we thank him for his passion and tireless work during his time here. We are all disappointed that we were not able to achieve the results we expected,” said Toronto FC President Bill Manning.
Bradley was hired as head coach and sporting director in November 2021, registering a 14-26-19 recording during his spell in charge. Toronto FC failed to make the postseason in 2022 and currently sits 14th in the 15-team Eastern Conference this summer.
Despite key signings such as Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, TFC has a -8 goal differential, which is the fourth worst in the league. The Canadian club has also failed to win away from BMO Field in 2023, registering a 0-6-4 record in road league matches.