Who became the new captain of Toronto FC in 2015?

Michael Bradley became Toronto FC’s new captain in 2015. He took over the captaincy from Scottish defender Steven Caldwell ahead of the 2015 Major League Soccer season, becoming the seventh captain in the club’s history.

Bradley had joined Toronto FC in 2014 and quickly became the team’s central leader. The American midfielder was already an established United States international and had played in Germany, England, Italy, and the Netherlands before arriving in MLS. His leadership, tactical intelligence, and high-profile international career made him a natural choice for the role.

The captaincy change came during a major rebuilding period for Toronto FC. The club also added designated players Jozy Altidore and Sebastian Giovinco in 2015, creating a much more ambitious squad. Bradley remained Toronto’s captain for the rest of his MLS career and helped lead the club to its most successful era, including the 2017 MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and Canadian Championship treble.

A common mix-up is confusing Bradley’s Toronto FC captaincy with his United States national-team captaincy. He also became the U.S. team’s permanent captain around the same period, but this question refers specifically to Toronto FC.