C.J. SAPONG NEWS

Back on bench Sapong (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Sapong returns to the bench Saturday after a lower body injury saw him sidelined against Philadelphia. The striker apparently was able to recover from the issue quickly and should be an option once more behind Lorenzo Insigne and Deandre Kerr.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out to face Philly Sapong (lower body) is out of Wednesday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact It's unclear when the veteran striker picked up the injury, but the issue is severe enough to keep him out of this matchup against his former team. Deandre Kerr will start upfront as a replacement, while Sapong's next chance to play will come after the international break.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Philadelphia match Sapong (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia, according to the team injury report.

Impact Sapong will be a game time decision for Wednesday's match after picking up a lower body injury in-between matches. If the forward remains injured this could be a huge blow for Toronto as he has appeared in every match since joining the club early this season. If he is not fit for Saturday's match expect Hugo Mbongue or Jesus Batiz to get the start, or possibly even a formation change with the forward department very banged up right now.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots in loss Sapong attempted three shots (none on target) in Saturday's 1-0 defeat to Chicago Fire.

Impact Sapong ranked joint first for shots, but will be disappointed that he was unable to get any of them on target. The striker has only scored one goal and is yet to register an assist since arriving from Nashville in late-April, despite starting all but two games.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Sapong took three shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also made two clearances in the match.

Impact Sapong remains scoreless across his last 11 appearances since netting on his debut for Toronto back in April. Saturday was his sixth game with multiple shots taken during that span.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Sapong took three shots and created a chance in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. He also made a clearance and an interception in the match.

Impact Sapong was once again active up front against his former club Nashville on Saturday, but he hasn't scored a league goal since his debut for Toronto back in April despite posting five games with multiple shots taken in that span.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Sapong made two clearances, an interception and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 victory against D.C. United. He also won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Sapong has started all six of Toronto's league matches since joining the team at the trade deadline in late April. He hasn't scored since his club debut, but Saturday was his first game with multiple chances created.

MAY 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs three shots versus New England Sapong had three off-target shots and created one chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss against New England.

Impact Sapong once again benefited from playing alongside Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi up front, being involved in many dangerous plays but this time he couldn't find the back of the net as he did on the previous match. The goal scored against NYCFC is the striker's only one so far this season and he'll have to perform better and consistently during upcoming games for his starting spot not to be in jeopardy.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores on team debut Sapong scored one goal to go with four shots (two on target) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 win over New York City FC.

Impact Sapong got his first goal of the season and his first since his trade from Nashville. Because Hany Mukhtar was the main goal scorer, Sapong had few chances for goals. Now that the forward is Toronto's lone striker, he is expected to get more goals for the team.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nashville SC trades CJ Sapong in exchange for Toronto FC's Lukas MacNaughton Here's the breakdown of the Nashville SC trade announced Tuesday, sending CJ Sapong to Toronto FC for Lukas MacNaughton and general allocati...

APRIL 25, 2023 • TENNESSEAN.COM

Toronto FC acquire F CJ Sapong, D Aime Mabika Toronto FC acquired forward CJ Sapong from Nashville SC and defender Aime Mabika from Inter Miami in separate trades on Tuesday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Toronto FC acquire F CJ Sapong, D Aime Mabika Toronto FC acquired forward CJ Sapong from Nashville SC and defender Aime Mabika from Inter Miami in separate trades on Tuesday.

APRIL 25, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Toronto FC get CJ Sapong from Nashville SC in trade for Lukas MacNaughton | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - TOR receive: CJ Sapong - NSH receive: Lukas MacNaughton, up to $200k GAM Toronto FC have acquired veteran f...

APRIL 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sent to Toronto Sapong will head to Toronto with a trade from Nashville SC for Lukas MacNaughton, the team announced.

Impact Sapong has struggled to start the season with Nashville, failing to score a goal in four starts in eight appearances. He has become a veteran in the MLS, playing in seven seasons across three different teams, totaling 52 goals and 18 appearances in 189 league games. WIth Adama Diomande (hamstring) still dealing with an injury, the forward can see himself making the starting XI as soon as he is eligible with Toronto's struggles with the number nine position thus far.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Sapong took two shots (one on target) and made an interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against NYCFC.

Impact Sapong has started four consecutive games alongside Hany Mukhtar up front for Nashville, taking a total of four shots (one on target) in that span.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Has quiet game in start Sapong completed 17 passes and attempted one tackle in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Sapong returned to the XI alongside Hany Mukhtar in a 4-4-2 for the first time Saturday after a delayed start to the campaign due to injury, but he wasn't very effective in the loss to Cincinnati. Teal Bunbury is likely to continue pushing him for the striker spot in the lineup.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active on bench Sapong (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with RBNY.

Impact Sapong returns to the bench after an undisclosed issue knocked him out of the opener. The forward is back on the bench after training fully throughout the week and could see his season debut during Saturday's match.

MARCH 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Sapong (undisclosed) was back in full training with Nashville on Thursday, according to Drake Hills of the Tennessean.

Impact Sapong is not listed in Nashville's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Red Bulls after missing last weekend's season opener. It is unclear whether he will remain in the first-choice XI in 2023 alongside Hany Mukhtar in a front-two like last year.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting in home opener Sapong (undisclosed) is not an option for the season opener against New York City F.C on Saturday.

Impact Sapong has been dealing with an undisclosed injury during preseason and did not meet fitness ahead of Saturday's opener. Teal Bunbury will get the start up top against New York City F.C.

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available for weekend Sapong (undisclosed) is expected to be ready for Saturday's clash against NYCFC, Nashville manager Gary Smith told team reporter Ben Wright on Thursday.

Impact Sapong missed last week's preseason finale against FC Cincinnati, but he's expected to be available to open the MLS campaign against New York City on Saturday.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Facing late fitness test Sapong (undisclosed) is facing a late fitness test for Saturday's clash with NYCFC, manager Gary Smith announced.

Impact Sapong missed out on Friday's friendly against Cincinnati and is now facing a late fitness test for the season-opener against NYCFC. The forward joins Hany Mukhtar on the questionable list, meaning Jacob Shaffelburg and Teal Bunbury could be in contention to open the season in the starting XI.

FEBRUARY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starter for much of year Sapong scored five goals and five assists across 34 MLS appearances (30 starts) up front for Nashville SC this season.

Impact Sapong was the primary starter alongside Hany Mukhtar in Nashville's front-two this season, though the 33-year-old started losing out a bit to Teal Bunbury as the campaign wore on. He might begin 2023 as the backup option if the pattern continues.

DECEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Sapong took a shot and assisted a goal in Sunday's 4-0 victory against FC Dallas. He also made a block and won one of one tackles in the match, and he created three chances overall...

Impact Sapong set up Hany Mukhtar's opener Sunday for his fifth assist of the season, but he still hasn't found the net himself since May.

AUGUST 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Three shots Sunday Sapong had three shots (one on goal) in Monday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Sapong shot three times during the loss to LAFC as he once again was brought off late, for the fifth match in a row. The forward has been in some poor form in 2022 especially of late having not scored a goal since May. Sapong and Nashville travel to an easier match Saturday against Cincinnati where he will hope to find his scoring touch once more.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in 1-0 win Sapong tallied one assist, two shots (off target) and three aerials won in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Seattle Sounders.

Impact Sapong finally snaps his dry streak with his first major contribution in last six matches. The forward was on fire before that with four goals and three assists in the nine fixtures before that and could get back to that form at any point.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE