Toronto FC enters a crucial phase in 2025 with the search for a coach | OneFootball

As 2025 begins, Toronto FC is at a pivotal moment, primarily due to the ongoing search for a high-caliber head coach.

The club's recent struggles, particularly in securing a new leader, have been a point of concern. However, the team is now in the final stages of this search, signaling a significant shift towards rebuilding and improving their performance for the upcoming MLS season.

Final Stages of the Coaching Search

Since John Herdman’s exit, the club has faced a period of inactivity, leaving fans in the dark about their next steps.

The appointment of a new head coach is not just about filling a vacancy; it marks the beginning of a more strategic approach to team management, aiming to return to the playoffs and compete fiercely in the postseason.

A New Vision for Toronto FC

The forthcoming appointment is expected to bring new energy and ambition to Toronto FC. The club's directors are keen on establishing a long-term vision that focuses on youth development, ensuring that the team nurtures players who can become both the present and future stars of the club.

This strategy is crucial for Toronto FC to move past the negative outcomes of recent years, which have seen the team fall short in both the MLS playoffs and the Canadian Championship.

The last major trophy Toronto FC claimed was the Canadian Championship, won in a delayed final in 2022 due to the pandemic.

The dry spell since then has been hard on the club and its supporters, who yearn for a return to the successful era of the past. With the right coach and a renewed focus on building a solid foundation, Toronto FC hopes to reignite its glory days and compete at the highest levels in the MLS once more.