Toronto FC coach Greg Vanney had options when he surveyed his roster for someone to step in as captain for the injured Michael Bradley.
Canada’s Jonathan Osorio has captained both club and country. Omar Gonzalez has won more than 50 caps for the U.S. Quentin Westberg and Justin Morrow have already served as TFC skipper.
But Vanney chose striker Jozy Altidore, citing two reasons.
“One is Jozy’s personality,” Vanney said. “When he wants to and he’s ready and he’s in the right position to take ownership of the team, (he) is the most effective of anybody that’s available and healthy for us.