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Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley unloads on troubled season

The Star | September 2, 2018

Related Topics: Marky Delgado, Clint Irwin, John Wooden, Eriq Zavaleta, Carlos Vela, Justin Morrow, Diego Rossi, MLS Cup, Toronto FC, Season

On first viewing, the opening goal conceded by Toronto FC in Saturday night’s 4-2 loss to Los Angeles FC seemed typical of an MLS campaign gone awry.

Diego Rossi’s speculative shot from outside the penalty box hit defender Justin Morrow’s leg and then LAFC forward Carlos Vela’s arm before eluding a diving Clint Irwin. Another bad break for the star-crossed MLS champions.

Toronto FCu2019s Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco react after the second of four goals by Los Angeles FC in Saturday nightu2019s game at BMO field.
Toronto FC’s Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco react after the second of four goals by Los Angeles FC in Saturday night’s game at BMO field.

But watch the goal closer and its reflection on a dismal 7-14-6 league campaign runs even deeper:

An aimless goal kick by Irwin.

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