By The Numbers: Greg F. Vanney

Nick Turchiaro-USA TODAY Sports TORONTO, Canada—The last few days have been filled with love and plaudits for the first true leader of Toronto FC—Greg Vanney—as he announced that he’s stepping down from his role as Head Coach and Technical Director. We all have fond memories of Vanney and what he accomplished in his six-plus campaigns with the club.

Yes, he was the first to bring us MLS glory.

Yes, he was the first to bring us to the edge of continental glory.

But first and foremost, he was the first to bring us legitimacy as a club.

The first eight seasons saw no less than EIGHT field bosses for the Not As New As They Used To Be Toronto FC. Before Vanney, the coach’s area had become centre…