One of John Herdman’s biggest motivations is quite simple: the chance to develop a new group and help Toronto FC return to its former glory.
Herdman was formally introduced as Toronto FC’s new head coach at a news conference Tuesday. He will take on the new role starting Oct. 1.
The 48-year-old Englishman stepped down as the bench boss for Canada’s senior men’s national team on Monday to take over at the Major League Soccer club.
“The resume outlines with the staff that I work with — that we gravitate to this type of situation where there’s a huge opportunity there,” he said.
