Toronto FC named Robin Fraser as their new head coach on Friday.

Fraser, 58, effectively replaces John Herdman, who resigned on Nov. 29 after a little more than one season as the team’s coach.

Fraser, who served as an assistant coach with Toronto FC from 2015-19, spent four years as head coach of the Colorado Rapids before being fired in September 2023. He also served as chief sporting adviser to CT United FC, an expansion club in the second-tier MLS NEXT Pro league.

“Robin has one of the most accomplished careers in MLS, combining a multitude of experience as both a player and coach,” Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said in a statement. “As a person, he exemplifies our club values to the highest degree, and as a manager, we are confident in his ability to achieve sporting success.

“Robin’s commitment to winning has delivered trophies at Eastern and Western conferences and we are looking forward to the work ahead to build TFC into the annual contender our ownership and supporters deserve.”

The Reds finished the 2024 season with an 11-19-4 record and missed the MLS Cup playoffs. Herdman’s overall record was 16-22-6.

“I’m incredibly delighted to be back in Toronto and back with TFC. This is a city and a club that are very near and dear to my heart,” Fraser said. “The TFC fans are among the best in the league, and I’m so thankful to be a part of this group as we look forward to giving our fans something to be excited about.

“From top to bottom, this is a first-class organization, and I’m so looking forward to doing all that I can to help us compete for championships, year in and year out.”

Toronto opens the MLS regular season on Feb. 22 at D.C. United.

–Field Level Media