Former TFC ‘keeper Stefan Frei stars for Seattle in MLS Cup victory over Toronto
TORONTO — There were far more bad times than good ones in Stefan Frei’s five years of playing in net for Toronto FC.
But Saturday night at BMO Field, in the city where he got his Major League Soccer start, Frei was named most valuable player of the MLS Cup for a performance that was jaw-dropping at times, and easily the finest moment of his pro career.
And moments after the victory, the Seattle goalkeeper reflected on the full-circle moment.
“I think you play to win and obviously during my time here we had limited success which made it difficult, but throughout that time the fans were always the highlight,” said Frei, who was taken by Toronto 13th overall in the 2009 MLS Superdraft.