TORONTO

There’s room for two Orr’s at MLSE.

And like Toronto Maple Leafs bruiser, Colton, new TFC signing Bradley Orr brings a bit of truculence, the kind of signing former Leafs general manager Brian Burke would be proud of.

After multiple English outlets reported Orr’s immanent BMO Field arrival late last week, the Toronto Sun confirmed Monday that the English defender will join TFC on loan from Blackburn ahead of the 2014 MLS season.

The loan deal is believed to be for one year, and includes the option to extend Orr’s MLS stay.

In an off-season filled with offensive thrills — Jermain Defoe, Michael Bradley, Dwayne De Rosario, among others — TFC is attempting to bulk up its back four with a hard-as-nails English fullback, who happens to come with a record — and a reputation.

Eight year ago Orr and two Bristol City teammates received month-long jail sentences in what The Guardian (U.K.) described as a “booze-fuelled” bar fight.

That same year, Orr was involved in a bizarre in-game incident involving a teammate.

In a League One match against Northampton Town that season, Orr was sent off for attempting to head butt teammate Louis Carey.

The 31-year old Orr had been on loan from Blackburn at Ipswich Town and Blackpool most recently.

After spending six seasons at Bristol City, Orr signed with Queens Park Rangers in 2010.

He also had brief stints at Newcastle and Burnley to start his career.

Orr would seem a one-for-one replacement for departing TFC fullback Richard Eckersley, who Toronto’s front office is looking to trade within the league.

With Mark Bloom and Ryan Richter the only other right-back options at the moment, Orr would seem a likely pick to start next to captain Steven Caldwell on opening day in Seattle.

Under new TFC general manager Tim Bezbatchenko, Orr is the seventh major move the Reds have made in what has been described as a transformational off-season.

In addition to Bradley, Defoe and De Rosario, Toronto FC has also signed veteran MLSers in Jackson and Justin Morrow. The Reds also inked a lesser-known Designated Player, Brazilian striker Gilberto, who they hope will bring goals to a side that finished the 2013 season scoring less than a goal per game.

Toronto FC players report for physicals this weekend before leaving for Sarasota, Fla., to open pre-season camp.