Toronto FC, which has struggled with a severe injury list this season, has appointed Adam Brett as its new director of player health and high performance.

The club has been without a dedicated sport science head since Cesar Meylan left for Indonesia's national team, leading to frequent absences in key players.Over 12 players were sidelined during the World Cup break, with seven missing the May 23 game against Chicago.General manager Jason Hernandez acknowledged the injury burden as one of the worst in the league, impacting high-impact and high-investment players.Brett, previously with Tottenham and Brighton, brings experience managing injury crises.The club also plans to invest in training facilities to mitigate climate-related injuries.

Despite recent roster additions like Nelson Palacio, Toronto remains four points below the playoff line in 13th place, needing to strengthen midfield and defense before the shortened 2027 season.