Bruno Hartrell was a soccer executive who owned the Toronto Lynx.
Hartrell purchased United Soccer League expansion franchise Toronto Lynx for $50,000. [1] The club was in the first division until 2006 when they decided to move to the Premier Development League for the 2007 season. [1]
He is married to Nicole. [1] He also owns an accounting firm. [1]
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