Toronto FC ‘keeper concerned by election results, hopes U.S. can come together
TORONTO — The U.S. election left Toronto FC goalkeeper Clint Irwin unsettled, to say the least.
“Ultimately it’s concerning, at least for me as an American citizen,” he said in the aftermath of Donald Trump’s win. “I really hope that the country can come together. I hope it’s not as bad as I think it’s going to be.
“It’s tough to say that but I really don’t want to see anything bad happen.”
The 27-year-old native of Charlotte, N.C., watched the campaign closely. Irwin, who studied political science at Elon University, is a thoughtful type who has written pieces for Sports Illustrated and the Guardian on athletes and sport.