The Toronto FC recently announced that a torn ACL has ended Adrian Cann’s 2011 season early. Thornhill’s soccer star, and Toronto’s top defenceman, sustained the injury to his knee in a morning training session. According to Cann, he made a quick turn on the artificial turf. Soon to undergo surgery, his focus right now is on recovering 100 per cent and coming back even stronger next season, he said.
It was disappointing for Aron Winter, Toronto FC head coach and technical director.
“We will certainly miss his presence in the lineup,” he said. “While it is difficult, there is now an opportunity for younger players, like Nana Attakora and others.”
Cann joined the team last year, starting in 26 games and scoring the title of Most Valuable Player. The 30-year-old played 12 games this season, starting in all of them, before he suffered the injury. While Cann acknowledges the setback, he sees it as a test of character.
“Things like this, they happen in life, you’ve got to go through obstacles,” he said. “I’m all about challenges, so I look forward to surpassing this and getting back onto the field as soon as possible.”