John Herdman, embroiled in the drone-spying scandal that has dogged Canada Soccer, has resigned as coach of Toronto FC.

John Herdman has resigned from his position as head coach of Toronto FC, the team announced Friday. The former head coach of the Canadian national team joined the club in August 2023. He leaves with a record of 16-6-22.

John Herdman has stepped down as Manager of Toronto FC after only one season in charge of the club. With more and more information coming out about the Canadian soccer drone scandal, Herdman has decided on his own to step down from his role at Toronto.

Toronto FC coach John Herdman has resigned amid the Canada Soccer drone scandal at the Paris Olympics that recently led to Bev Priestman being fired as Canada's women's head coach.

John Herdman has resigned as Toronto FC head coach amid an ongoing scandal over spying during his time at Canada Soccer.

Following John Herdman’s exit from Toronto FC, many fans and players have reflected on his tenure, acknowledging both the progress made and the potential left unrealized. Herdman’s efforts helped Toronto FC recover from the disastrous 2022 and 2023 seasons, with 2024 offering a glimmer of hope despite its setbacks.

November 30 - Toronto FC are the latest MLS team searching for a head coach following the resignation of John Herdman. The club announced Friday afternoon that Herdman, 49, was stepping down following 15 months as head coach. He was hired in August 2023.