Tragedy on their mind, Toronto FC players send love back home from Mexico

Dave Zeitlin

The Toronto FC players and coaches are about 3,500 miles from home as they prepare to face Mexican host Chivas de Guadalajara in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League final on Wednesday (9:30 pm ET; TSN in Canada | UniMás, UDN, go90.com in US).

But their hearts remain in Toronto as they’ve been processing and reacting to the horrific tragedy that occurred Monday when 10 pedestrians were killed and many more injured by a man driving a van down a packed Toronto street.

Although we are far from home, our hearts and minds are back in Toronto with those affected by today’s tragic events.
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) April 23, 2018

#TorontoStrong ❤️💪🏿
— Jozy Altidore (@JozyAltidore) April 23, 2018

Toronto❤️
— Ashtone Morgan (@ashtone_m) April 23, 2018

Saddened. Prayers go out to the victims and loved ones affected by todays incident. 🙏🏿❤️ #TorontoStrong
— Tosaint Ricketts (@TosaintRicketts) April 23, 2018

Thinking of everyone back in Toronto ❤️
— Jay Chapman (@jaychappers) April 24, 2018

During the CCL press conference, TFC captain Michael Bradley also praised the police officer who arrested the suspect before expressing love for his city.

Michael Bradley on officer who arrested van attack suspect: “Like nothing I’ve ever seen. The bravery. Made me proud to call Toronto home.” TFCLive pic.twitter.com/huGRA5RFFK
— Kurt Larson (@OneSoccerExpert) April 24, 2018

“Toronto is one of the best cities in the world. I’m proud to call it home.” - captain Michael Bradley#TFCLive | #SCCL2018 pic.twitter.com/rRg8HEa0og
— Toronto FC (@TorontoFC) April 24, 2018

Toronto will return home after the CCL concludes and host Chicago on Saturday (3 pm ET; CTV — TV & streaming info).

Dave Zeitlin -

@DaveZeitlin

Toronto FC