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That was certainly true for Toronto FC as they opened up their training camp in
Bradenton last week. The troubles and uncertainties that surrounded the club in
recent years have been replaced by a new hope and optimism after an incredible
offseason transformation that has included the signings of three new Designated
Players, Jermain Defoe, Michael Bradley and Gilberto. I was in Florida for
Torontos first training session. The energy and enthusiasm was on a completely
different level compared to other years. Perhaps the biggest difference is that
the squad has already been assembled and most of the key pieces are already in
place. A far cry from a year ago, when Nelsen was heading into his first
coaching job with a preseason squad filled with trialists. "Its a wee bit
different, Ive got to admit," Ryan Nelsen told me after training in Bradenton.
Its nice to have a proper squad together all pulling in the right direction. As
you can see by today, the work ethic is there, the character is there and
everybody is extremely excited." The difference compared to 12 months earlier is
evident in all areas, but especially in personnel. Over half of the squad
currently in Florida were not with the team for preseason in 2013. However,
Nelsen and the players are talking up the fact that the core of the team that
finished the season is still in place. "We havent changed that much, weve
probably changed the same as most teams, but weve done it in big names so it
makes it even more dramatic. But thats what we had to do with this club. Thats
why what we did last year had method in our madness. Weve got some big names and
we will have to gel them in, but its a progression and we have to keep moving
the club forward." The theme Nelsens rookie season as head coach was "short-term
pain for long-term gain," and things have now changed quickly. With
multi-million dollar signings amongst a re-shaped squad, expectations are high.
But after dealing with a tumultuous first year with the club, Nelsen laughed off
the suggestion that there is pressure on him to find a winning formula quickly.
"Theres absolutely no pressure," he said. "Whenever you put yourself in a
situation where youve brought in good players, everybody else thinks there is
expectation but for us we just try and improve every day. In everything we do,
we try to become perfect. Whatever people think from outside we dont really
care." "I knew the league last year but we didnt have the right pieces to be
successful. Now I think we are moving in the right direction, but Im still
learning as well. Ill always keep learning. When I stop learning I may as well
give up," he said. Theres a new face heavily involved in Torontos training
sessions this preseason. Englishman Adrian Lamb has joined the club as Fitness
Coach. He has previously worked with Newcastle United, Preston North End and
Aston Villa, and he was at Blackburn Rovers during Ryan Nelsens time as a player
at Ewood Park. Nelsen told me Lambs preparation and attention to detail is
immaculate, and that was easy to see during my time in Bradenton. He has very
clear ideas of what he wants from the players and was impressive in the way he
communicated to them. Lamb will bring a very professional approach to the teams
conditioning this season and will be a key addition to Nelsens staff. In 2013,
Toronto FC won just six matches and missed the playoffs by 20 points, but Nelsen
and his staff have now been handed the tools they need to turn the ship around.
The foundation for success will be laid over the next six weeks, as Nelsen and
Co. make sure their team is ready to hit the ground running when the season
opens in Seattle on March 15th live on TSN.
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