Robin Fraser named Toronto FC head coach
01/10/2025 04:55 PM
Robin Fraser is on his way back to Toronto FC, but this time as head coach of the club.
Fraser has been named to the position ahead of the 2025 MLS season, the club announced Friday. The 58-year-old most recently served as head coach of the Colorado Rapids for four years from 2019-2023.
He was an assistant coach with TFC from 2015-2019.
"We are very excited to welcome Robin as our new head coach for the 2025 season and beyond. Robin has one of the most accomplished careers in MLS, combining a multitude of experience as both a player and coach," said Toronto FC General Manager Jason Hernandez.
"As a person, he exemplifies our club values to the highest degree, and as a manager, we are confident in his ability to achieve sporting success. Robin's commitment to winning has delivered trophies at Eastern and Western conferences and we are looking forward to the work ahead to build TFC into the annual contender our ownership and supporters deserve."
Fraser posted a 46-34-49 record during his four seasons in Colorado, leading the Rapids to many bright moments during his spell as head coach. He helped develop several young talents in Colorado while also getting the program back on track in recent time.
During his time under Greg Vanney in Toronto, the Canadian club won the first domestic treble in MLS history, lifting the MLS Cup, the Supporters' Shield, and the Canadian Championship in 2017.
Fraser began his coaching career with Real Salt Lake as an Assistant Coach (2007 – 2009), where he won his first MLS Cup in 2009. In 2011, he was appointed Head Coach of Chivas USA, where he spent two seasons before serving as an Assistant Coach at New York Red Bulls (2012), where he played a key role in the club lifting the Supporters' Shield title in 2013.
As a player, Fraser made over 350 combined appearances for multiple teams. winning three domestic trophies. He also earned 27 caps for the U.S. men’s national team.
Fraser takes over for John Herdman, who stepped down as TFC head coach in November 2024. TFC failed to make the MLS Cup Playoffs last season.
