Toronto FC is taking shape in the Florida heat — a new shape under new coach Chris Armas.
While there have been few personnel changes from the team that finished runner-up in the regular season last year, Armas is remaking the MLS team to his liking since succeeding Greg Vanney in January.
The 48-year-old Armas is promising a more aggressive, pressing game. He leads by example, energy pumping through Zoom calls like a waterfall.
Armas’ intensity is benign, however. He’s a personable guy whose light just shines very bright.
“When Chris came in, there was a sense of ‘Ready to get to work,’” said veteran forward Patrick Mullins.