Jim Brennan hangs up his cleats

Toronto FC captain Jim Brennan has called it a career at the age of 32, Brennan the first player ever signed by the MLS franchise has decided that he just could not go forward with another season of professional soccer as his body was starting to betray him. The Torontonian will now be exchanging his uniform for a suit as he remains on with the club as the Assistant General Manager under Mo Johnson. Brennan retires with the most appearances by any player in TFC's short history and currently sits eighth on the clubs all time scoring list with four goals. Brennan suited up for the National side on 49 occasions, chipping in six goals and was part of Canada's 2000 Gold Cup winning squad, he has also spent 10 seasons of his career playing in the United Kingdom for Bristol City, Nottingham Forrest, Norwich City and Southhampton before returning to his hometown. This is the second Canuck this week that has moved on from the squad after Ali Gerba's contract was terminated earlier in the week. I would like to wish Jim Brennan the best of luck in the future and to thank him for his service with Toronto FC. Speculation has it that Preki will name fellow Canadian Dwayne De Rosario as Toronto FC's new captain before this weekends game with New England.