Toronto FC looks to return to stingy ways on defence with addition of Ciman
TORONTO — After seeing his team concede a franchise-worst 64 goals last season, Toronto FC head coach Greg Vanney is looking forward to integrating veteran defender Laurent Ciman into his backline.
A back three of Chris Mavinga, Drew Moor and Ciman has a lot to offer.
“A lot of experience, a lot of leadership, a lot of quality … We’re excited about that,” Vanney said Wednesday. “They’re all slightly different players but they’re all very good at what they do and the way they do it.”
Mavinga, 27, is an athletic Frenchman who uses his speed to solve problems. Moore, who turned 35 Tuesday, has the experience to be in the right place at the right time and organize the defenders around him. Ciman, a 33-year-old Belgian international, distributes the ball well and — like Moor — is good at reading the game.