Jonathan Osorio’s future looks bright, but where will his skills take him?
TORONTO — Vancouver Whitecaps teenage star Alphonso Davies appears headed to Europe. Toronto FC fans are wondering whether fellow Canadian Jonathan Osorio may also soon be on the move.
The 26-year-old midfielder from Brampton, Ont., has been one of the bright spots in a tempestuous season for the MLS champions. Deft on the ball and with the vision to create, Osorio has started 18 of Toronto’s 20 league games this season and is a leading contender for team MVP honours.
He leads Toronto in scoring with seven goals this season yet his salary, listed at US$209,825 by the MLS Players Association, ranks 13th on the team (14th if you include the recently departed on-loan midfielder Ager Aketxe).
While soccer is a global sport, it can be a small world. Others will have taken notice of Osorio’s skills.