Veteran defender Laurent Ciman has answered the call for Toronto FC in the MLS playoffs.
The 34-year-old Belgian international, who saw limited action in the run-up to the post-season, stepped in for the injured Omar Gonzalez in wins over D.C. United and New York City FC.
“Two phenomenal games,” said coach Greg Vanney.
“He’s come up huge for us in these last games,” echoed midfielder Jonathan Osorio.
Toronto FC heads to Atlanta next for Wednesday’s Eastern Conference final against the defending MLS champions at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Toronto is 0-1-2 all-time in the Georgia capital.
It’s been a challenging first season in Toronto for Ciman, a former MLS defender of the year with the Montreal Impact.