MICHAEL BRADLEY NEWS

Orlando City beats Toronto 2-0 to spoil captain Michael Bradley's final game before retirement

Duncan McGuire scored two goals 11 minutes apart in the second half and Orlando City beat Toronto 2-0 on Saturday night to spoil captain Michael Bradley’s final game before retirem...

OCTOBER 22, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former USMNT captain Michael Bradley retires leaving a mixed legacy One of the best ever to wear Red, White, and Blue hangs up his boots

OCTOBER 18, 2023 • STARSANDSTRIPESFC.COM

Former USMNT captain Michael Bradley retires from soccer at 36

Michael Bradley, former U.S. team captain, will retire from soccer at age 36 after Toronto's season finale Saturday.

OCTOBER 18, 2023

Set to retire Saturday Bradley has announced that he will retire from his professional football career following the conclusion of Saturday's match against Orlando city, ending his 19-year playing career...

Impact Bradley has been icon for the game in the United States and will go down as one of the greatest midfielders for the nation. He started his career with the Metro Starts in 2004 before making a move to Europe to play for Dutch side Heerenveen. From there, he had a few stints playing in Germany, England and Italy with Borussia Monchengladbach, Aston Villa, Chievo and Roma. However, he will be most remembered for his time spent with Toronto, playing 10 seasons while totaling 16 goals in 249 appearances. He will walk away with one MLS Cup, a Supporters Shield and four Canandian Champions. Bradley will also be known for his service to the USMNT, making 151 caps since 2006 while appearing in two World Cup while winning two CONCACAF Gold Cups and a second-place finish during the 2009 Confederations Cup.

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in lineup Bradley (hamstring) is in the starting XI during Sunday's match against Montreal.

Impact The team captain is back after sitting out since April with a hamstring injury. He's started all seven matches played in thus far, totaling a goal and an assist in that span.

AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Bradley (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Bradley is set to miss yet another match as he continues to recover from a long-term hamstring injury. The midfielder has missed over three months with the injury and had to undergo a surgery on his hamstring. It remains to be seen what the timeline for Bradley's return is, and he is best considered out indefinitely.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC fires ex-USMNT, Los Angeles FC head coach Bob Bradley

Struggling Toronto FC fired Bob Bradley, who joined the club in 2022 following stints with LAFC and the USMNT, on Monday.

JUNE 26, 2023

Progressing with recovery Bradley is traveling back to London to evaluate his progress in recovering from a hamstring operation he underwent in the UK in May, Toronto manager Bob Bradley told John Molinaro...

Impact Bradley is visiting the doctor in England who performed his surgery in order to evaluate his rehabilitation progress. He hasn't featured for Toronto since early April and he's almost certain to miss this week's Cincinnati match as well.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back in individual training Bradley (hamstring) was doing individual work in training with Toronto FC on Tuesday, according to John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Bradley has missed almost two months of action with this hamstring injury that required surgery in England in May, but he finally seems to be making progress with his recovery as he was able to train individually on Tuesday.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

To undergo hamstring surgery Bradley is flying to England and will undergo an operation on his hamstring, Toronto manager Bob Bradley told TFC Republic's John Molinaro on Thursday. There is not time table for...

Impact Bradley hasn't played in just over a month since picking up this injury, and he's now set to remain sidelined indefinitely as he prepares for this procedure in England. Toronto's midfield options are limited at the moment with Victor Vazquez (foot), Alonso Coello (ankle) and Jonathan Osorio (knee) also dealing with injuries.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Bradley (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with New England, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Bradley is back on the injury report and has actually been downgraded to out. It's a concern after he was able to train earlier in the week and was questionable in previous weeks. The midfielder has been sidelined for three matches and will next try to return for a May 13 trip to Montreal.

MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training individually Bradley (lower body) was doing individual work in training with Toronto FC on Thursday, and he's listed as questionable in the injury report for the NYCFC clash this weekend.

Impact Bradley hasn't played since the draw with Nashville on April 8 and was still limited in training this week as he recovers from a lower body injury. If he's available to face New York City on Saturday, it would likely be as an option off the bench.

APRIL 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Bradley (lower body) did not train with Toronto FC on Tuesday, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.

Impact Bradley missed last weekend's loss against Philadelphia with this injury and his continued absence from training points to him being doubtful once again versus NYCFC on Saturday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Philly Bradley (lower body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Union, according to Toronto's injury report for the match.

Impact Bradley missed his first game of the season as an unused substitute in last weekend's draw with Atlanta United, and he will remain sidelined versus Philadelphia on Saturday as well. Alonso Coello could continue in the XI in his stead in midfield, though Lorenzo Insigne has an outside shot of being fit enough to start in this match as well.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not in training Bradley missed training Wednesday with a lower body injury, according to Toronto team reporter Michael Singh.

Impact Bradley was an unused substitute in last weekend's draw with Atlanta -- the first time he did not play in an MLS game this season -- and he's not been able to train ahead of the Philadelphia game on Saturday due to an injury. Alonso Coello could continue in his place in midfield for the match if necessary.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in draw at Nashville Bradley registered one shot in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Nashville.

Impact The veteran midfielder had a chance to win the match at the death, but his point-blank header was off target. The 35-year-old isn't the spry box-to-box midfielder he once was, although he's still fully capable of turning in strong performances to help see out a result.

APRIL 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Charlotte Bradley took two shots on target and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Bradley headed in a Brandon Servania corner kick Saturday for his first MLS goal since July 2022. He has played every minute of Toronto's league campaign this season in defensive midfield.

APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Józwiak helps Charlotte rally for 2-2 draw with Toronto

Kamil Józwiak had a goal and an assist in the second half to help Charlotte FC rally for a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Makes five clearances at San Jose Bradley had two tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Bradley had a good defensive outing to help them earn the clean sheet and one point on the road. The midfielder logged the second-most clearances for his side during the match. He has one assist in five starts so far, but has yet to score in the season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Rossetto helps Atlanta United earn 1-1 draw with Toronto

Matheus Rossetto scored the equalizer in the second half and Atlanta United earned a 1-1 draw with Toronto FC

MARCH 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sets up lone Toronto goal Bradley had an assist while taking one shot (on goal) and creating two chances during Saturday's 1-1 draw with Atlanta.

Impact Bradley set up Federico Bernardeschi in the 52nd minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the first in two appearances for Bradley as he's a third of the way to last season's total already.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts every game this season Bradley created a chance and won two of three tackles in Sunday's 4-0 Decision Day defeat against the Union.

Impact Bradley started in all 34 MLS games this season for Toronto, playing 99.7 percent of the minutes. The 35-year-old also had his most prolific campaign since 2015, tallying three goals and three assists from midfield.

OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

CF Montreal takes road win streak into game with Toronto

CF Montreal visits Toronto trying to prolong a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records assist in draw Bradley took a shot and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against the Revolution. He also made an interception in the match, and he created three chances overall.

Impact Bradley grabbed his second assist of August in setting up Domenico Criscito's wonder-strike of an equalizer Wednesday. Bradley has played every single MLS minute for Toronto this season.

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC ties New England Revolution 2-2

Federico Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito scored to help Toronto FC tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday night

AUGUST 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS