Justin Morrow scores twice in second half to lead Toronto FC past Timbers
TORONTO — Justin Morrow admits that his transition back from helping the United States win the Gold Cup last month to Toronto FC has been a difficult one.
But after scoring twice in Toronto’s 4-1 win over the Portland Timbers on Saturday, the 29-year-old defender feels a weight lifted off his shoulder.
“I don’t think I was having the easiest time when I came back from the national team,” said Morrow. “It’s hard to put into words how difficult that is for someone who hasn’t been with the national team in a while to have that big moment, winning the Gold Cup.
“Then to come back here, transition, I give Mike (Bradley), Jozy (Altidore) and these guys credit because they’ve been doing it for their (whole) career, it shows how good they are at it. But it wasn’t easy for me.”