John Herdman, head coach of Toronto FC, is gearing up for his inaugural full MLS season and shared insights into the club's strategy during Media Day (h/t MLS soccer).
Emphasizing the need to enhance the existing setup and instill a high-performance culture, Herdman highlighted the team's motivation for redemption. He acknowledged the strength derived from a group that has faced adversity together, viewing it as a powerful narrative.
Herdman also stressed recognizing key elements in MLS and building a robust team spine. He emphasized recruiting individuals with a winning mentality, hunger, and resilience.
According to Herdman, having a spine filled with dedicated players, eager to compete for the club and stay injury-free, is pivotal for Toronto FC's success. The coach's approach combines a focus on the team's strengths and a strategic recruitment process to ensure competitiveness in MLS.
"I think that's a big step for Toronto to recruit real hungry warrior-type profiles that want it bad, really bad, not only for the city and the fans but for themselves," Herdman said.