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Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko reportedly leaving for Columbus Crew

Toronto FC is reportedly losing longtime general manager Tim Bezbatchenko to his hometown club, the Columbus Crew.

MLS Soccer and the Columbus Dispatch reported Wednesday that Bezbatchenko poised to join the Crew as club president, responsible for both the business and sports sides of the operation.

Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko, who helped build the clubu2019s core featuring Sebastian Giovinco, is reportedly leaving to work for the rival Crew in his hometown of Columbus.
Toronto FC GM Tim Bezbatchenko, who helped build the club’s core featuring Sebastian Giovinco, is reportedly leaving to work for the rival Crew in his hometown of Columbus.

Sam Stejskal of MLS Soccer also reported that the Reds are in advanced discussions with former New York Red Bulls sporting director Ali Curtis to replace the 37-year-old Bezbatchenko.