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How Bob Bradley has created the optimal environment for Toronto FC’s academy players to thrive

Examining the effect that Bob Bradley has had on integrating Toronto FC’s academy players into the first team.

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty. Luca Petrasso. Jacob Shaffelburg. Kosi Thompson. Jayden Nelson ...

The list of young Toronto FC academy players that have impressed at times in the early 2022 MLS season continues to grow. Noble Okello, Ralph Priso, Jordan Perruzza and DeAndre Kerr are also homegrown TFC players that have played first team minutes this season. TFC’s “next man up” mindset has helped to ensure that performances have not dropped off in the absence of key players being injured or suspended and has continued to produce results with three wins and one draw in their last four matches.