A few moments stand out as highlights of Jonathan Osorio’s 2017 season; his two goals in the playoffs, his first Voyageurs Cup and the greatest half-time interview in Toronto FC history.
“Our friggin’ midfielders are losing [the ball] too much,” he memorably bemoaned at half-time of the 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake. It was typically Osorio; blunt and forthright, but accountable and demanding of both himself and those around him. As one of those midfielders, he was happy to tell everyone watching that they should expect him to do better.
So while some players - especially those at the top of their club’s all-time appearances chart - would be disconcerted by the arrival of a high-profile new signing in their position, Osorio showed no signs of insecurity at all while talking to Waking the Red after training on Wednesday.