Leiweke's departure and the subsequent issues at TFC are another manifestation of the Rogers/Bell power struggle.
As for Defoe, he was an ephemeral acquisition on the pitch anyway. Leaving will be a PR disaster for the club and demoralizing for the fanbase. But as a "MLS Super Club", TFC should be able to get his caliber of striker pretty easily with an overpay.
I thought the key to the rebuild (not rebrand) was around Bradley anyway who looks to be hurt and has been pure class in his statements since Nelsen's firing. Compare that to cricket sounds of Defoe who'd rather take full advantage of his family's benefit of all you can fly between TO and London.
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