Tim Bezbatchenko and Greg Vanney don’t need my seal of approval. Their MLS record over the past three years (regular season and playoffs) is unmatched. They have repeatedly combed through the ranks of global football to amass talent with the stealth and precision of a top secret agent. Last year, they assembled the best team in the history of the league.
In fact, all of the above should be enough to canonize them, and pronounce both to be infallible. Yet, I find myself questioning my faith. From a roster-building standpoint, I cannot come to terms with what I see as a relatively poor off-season for Toronto FC.