Toronto FC head coach John Herdman steps down after missing playoffs in 1st season

John Herdman has resigned as head coach of Major League Soccer club Toronto FC.

Toronto was eliminated from playoff contention on Oct. 5, first losing 1-0 to Inter Miami that left its post-season hopes hanging by a thread. Later in the day, D.C. United's 2-1 victory at New England sealed Toronto's fate.

Toronto needed a win over Miami in its regular-season finale and help from others to stay alive in the playoff race. And despite Miami holding stars like Lionel Messi in reserve until the hour-mark, TFC could not take advantage.

Toronto finished the campaign with a Toronto 11-19-4 record.