John Herdman Resigns as Toronto FC Coach Following Drone-Spying Scandal

Herdman's departure is linked to a Canada Soccer investigation into illicit practices that also led to FIFA suspensions for other officials.

John Herdman stepped down as Toronto FC coach on November 29, citing the club's need to redefine its vision for the future.
Herdman's resignation is tied to a Canada Soccer investigation into a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Olympics, which implicated multiple officials.
The scandal led to one-year FIFA suspensions for former women's coach Bev Priestman, assistant coach Jasmine Mander, and analyst Joey Lombardi.
Herdman has been accused of initiating the drone-spying practice during his tenure as coach of Canada’s women's national team, though he has denied such activities at major events.
Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio described Herdman’s resignation as an 'unfortunate situation,' emphasizing the difficulty of the decision for both Herdman and the club.