For Jason Bent it was an honour too big for words.

Toronto FC II’s head coach will be inducted into the Brampton Sports Hall Of Fame on May 12th. 

“I grew up in Malton, but then moved to Brampton when I was eight years old with my family,” Bent said.

“I started playing soccer out there, went to high school out there. I feel honoured to be able to give back to the community and be recognized. Everybody, regardless of what sort of trade or business you’re in, you want to leave some sort of legacy. That’s a great honour for me.

Bent, 37, originally joined the first team ahead of the 2011 season after spending the previous three seasons in the Academy.

Prior to coaching, Bent started his professional playing career in 1997 with German second division club, FSV Zwickau; where he spent one season before moving to the Colorado Rapids. He spent three seasons with Colorado appearing in over 50 matches and was part of the Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup finals squad in 1999. His last professional club was Plymouth Argyle in England where he played three seasons. Bent helped Plymouth win the Division Three Championship in 2001-2002, and the Division Two Championship in 2003-2004. In addition to his club football career, Bent earned 32 caps for the Canadian National Team. Bent holds both his USSF National “A” Licence and a UEFA B Level 2 Licence.