Murphy Malone, 12, survived multiple heart surgeries with love of soccer and the Reds as fuel. Now he’s healthy and earned a shot with the U.S. Olympic development program.
Walk down the halls of Toronto FC’s training facility with Murphy Malone and you won’t get very far without being stopped.
Defender Drew Moor, on his way in from practice, shares a hug and accepts congratulations on the birth of his second son from Murph — as the 12-year-old is known around the team.