-9° News AB Politics COVID-19 Travel National Obituaries Newsletter Autos Contests Cannabis Jobs Trending Now York United FC coach and former Toronto FC player Jim Brennan looks to the pitch during the inaugural soccer match of the Canadian Premier League between Forge FC of Hamilton and York 9 in Hamilton, Ont. Saturday, April 27, 2019. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Aaron Lynett Jim Brennan out as coach, general manager of York United FC Brennan has coached the franchise since its inception THE CANADIAN PRESSNov. 23, 2021 7:50 a.m.CANADA & WORLDSPORTS TORONTO — Jim Brennan, coach, GM and technical director of York United FC, is leaving the Canadian Premier League club. The north Toronto team said Brennan’s contract, which expires before the start of the 2022 season, will not be extended. The news comes two days after a young York side lost 3-1 to defending champion Forge FC in the CPL semifinals. Brennan, 44, has coached the franchise since its inception. York finished third, fifth and fourth in the regular season under his leadership. “I want to thank Jimmy for everything he has done coaching this club over the last three years,” Angus McNab, York’s CEO, president and GM, said in a statement. “Firstly, there has been his impact on the field but it’s imperative that I also recognize and applaud the huge contribution he’s made off the pitch. Without him, the club is probably not here today,”. “Additionally, there is no way our young players like Max Ferrari, Isaiah Johnston and Lowell Wright would be thriving as they are without Jimmy’s support and guidance. There is a strong foundation here and we are grateful to Jimmy for having been so crucial in building it.” Under Brennan, York’s under-21 talent played 9,043 minutes in the 2021 CPL season. A member of the Canada Soccer Hall of Fame, Brennan won 49 caps for Canada and was a member of its winning Gold Cup squad in 2000. A feisty fullback/winger, Brennan played in England for Bristol City, Nottingham Forest, Huddersfield Town, Norwich City, Southampton and finally Toronto FC, where he was the MLS team’s first signing and captain. He made 84 appearances for Toronto before moving upstairs to the front office in April 2010. This report by The Canadian Press was first published Nov. 23, 2021. SOCCER Most Read Driver who offered man a lift near Mirror stabbed and has truck stolen More dangerous opioids caused 30 overdoses last week in Red Deer: OPS manager Forty-five per cent prepared to ditch social distancing at holiday gatherings: poll Web poll: Are you getting a flu shot this year? Cowboy Kicks fundraiser with Brett Kissel in Red Deer is rescheduled for March Previous Tom Brady tosses 2 TDs, Buccaneers beat Giants 30-10 Next Jarry posts 30 saves, Penguins extend win streak with 3-1 victory over Jets Just Posted Parents can book youngsters for vaccinations starting Wednesday in Alberta More dangerous opioids caused 30 overdoses last week in Red Deer: OPS manager Drop-in testing for sexually transmitted infection set for Nov. 26 in Red Deer Graduation rate increases for Red Deer Public Schools Explore Red Deer Advocate NEWS SPORTS TRENDING NOW BUSINESS ENTERTAINMENT LIFE COMMUNITY OPINION VIDEOS WEATHER OBITUARIES TRAVEL MARKETPLACE CONTESTS CONTACT US BLACK PRESS MEDIA Contact UsOur TeamPrivacy PolicyTerms of useSite MapRed Deer NewsRed Deer WeatherRed Deer Classifieds © 2021, Red Deer Advocate and Black Press Group Ltd.