Toronto FC moves Johnston to executive post, names Carver coach (AP)

 
TORONTO -- Toronto FC of Major League Soccer switched coaches Friday, with John Carver replacing Mo Johnston. Johnston will become the manager and director of soccer. Carver is a former coach at Luton Town of England's First Division. He also worked as an assistant manager at Newcastle United and Leeds United. [link]

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