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Option picked up Long (concussion) will be back in Toronto for 2025 after his contract option was picked up.

Impact Long's contract option for 2025 was picked up, and the defender is now set for another year with the club. The defender has done well since making the switch from England to Toronto, and he clearly did enough to earn the contract extension.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Out with concussion Long (concussion) won't be available for Saturday's game against Inter Miami, head coach John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact The central defender will miss the final game of the regular season for Toronto, though he could be available for a potential playoff run in case the Reds qualify. Either way, it's been an injury-riddled season for Long, but he's been a regular at the back when available. He finishes the 2024 regular season with 113 clearances, 40 tackles and 18 interceptions across 26 appearances (24 starts).

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Unused Saturday Long (hamstring) was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Long was an option for the first time in two matches, however was not fit to make an appearance. Once fit, the defender will return to being an option in the back line for Toronto, having made22 stars in 24 MLS appearances during his first season in the league.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available vs. Colorado Long (hamstring) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, though his workload will have to be managed, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Repub...

Impact Long has missed Toronto's last two games, but the fact that he's expected to be available should give the Reds a huge boost in the defensive end. Long has been a regular for Toronto this season after starting in all but two of his 24 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Upgrades to day-to-day Long is listed as day to day ahead of Wednesday's match against Columbus, per the Touchline TFC.

Impact Long is working back on a return after missing the last match with a hamstring injury. Even if the defender has to start on the bench, Aime Mabika, Sigurd Rosted and Raoul Petretta will likely get the call to start in the back line for Toronto.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Long (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Austin, according to Walking the Red.

Impact Long is surprisingly out due to a hamstring problem. It's not clear when he picked the issue up, as he went the full 90 in the final match before the break. Long will hope to be back sooner rather than later with a busy September on the cards.

SEPTEMBER 13 • ROTOWIRE

Completes one-game ban Long completed his one-game suspension and will be eligible to play against Columbus on Saturday.

Impact Long has been shown seven yellow cards this season, but given he's been a regular for Toronto in 2024, he should return to the lineup when the Reds take on the Crew in what looks like a tough matchup on paper. Long has recorded 87 clearances, an average of 4.83 per game, across his 18 appearances (17 starts) this season.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension Long generated five clearances and two interceptions in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against Atlanta United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 52nd minute.

Impact Long will serve a one match suspension for the second time this season after collecting seven yellow card in 18 appearances. His absence will create a void in the starting XI for Toronto, with Sigurd Rosted an option to play in the back line alongside Nicksoen Gomis and Shane O'Neill, if he is ruled fit. Raoul Petretta could also be an option to start at center back as well for Wednesday's clash with Orlando.

JUNE 30 • ROTOWIRE

Eligible for TFC Long has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's match against Montreal.

Impact Long will likely return to center back alongside Sigurd Rosted and Nicksoen Gomis after serving a suspension for yellow card accumulation. He's been averaging about 5.1 clearances per game, totaling 30 in the last six games.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Suspended to face Nashville Long was booked in the 3-2 loss to New York City FC on Saturday, meaning he'll be suspended to face Nashville on Wednesday. He registered seven clearances and played 79 minutes in...

Impact Long was one caution away from earning an automatic one-match suspension, which will be the case for this midweek clash after his booking over the weekend in the defeat to NYCFC. Long's absence will probably translate into Aime Mabika moving to a starting role at center-back, while Long should be eligible to return against Montreal on Saturday, May 18.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Set for suspension return Long has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Orlando City on Saturday.

Impact Long has been a regular for Toronto FC at the back, and the center-back should recover his starting role for this upcoming matchup.

APRIL 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off vs. Charlotte Long was sent off in Saturday's 3-2 loss to Charlotte. He left the game in the final minutes of the second half, racking up eight clearances and two tackles before departing the co...

Impact Long was sent off in the 98th minute after receiving a second yellow card to avoid what would've likely been Charlotte's fourth goal. The defender, who had started in each of Toronto's eight previous contests this season, will be eligible to return against Orlando City on April 27. Expect Aime Mabika to replace Long at the center-back against New England on Saturday.

APRIL 15 • ROTOWIRE

Strong in debut Long recorded four tackles (one won), three clearances and three blocks in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus FC Cincinnati.

Impact Despite not having much time between his Toronto signing and his Toronto debut, Long made the most of it by excelling in most defensive categories, including leading the team in blocks. With how well the center-back played Sunday, he is expected to continue being one of Toronto FC's primary defenders, at least while his form is high.

FEBRUARY 28 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC acquire D Kevin Long from Birmingham City Toronto FC acquired Irish defender Kevin Long from English Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday.The 33-year-old center back is signe...

FEBRUARY 20 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Toronto FC acquire D Kevin Long from Birmingham City Toronto FC acquired Irish defender Kevin Long from English Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday.The 33-year-old center back is signe...

FEBRUARY 20 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Toronto FC acquire defender Kevin Long from Birmingham City | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Toronto FC have acquired center back Kevin Long from English Championship side Birmingham City, the club an...

FEBRUARY 20 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Toronto Long has agreed to a move to Toronto F.C on a one-year deal, with a club option for 2025.

Impact Long will bring experience playing in the Premier League after spending six seasons with Burnley. He's been with Birmingham City this campaign, having made 16 starts in 17 appearances, totaling 94 clearances, 22 tackles (15 won) and 16 blocks. The defender is expected to be a favorite to start for the team, especially struggling defensively in 2023.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley's survival hopes damaged by losing to Villa in EPL

Burnley’s relegation woes deepened after losing to Aston Villa 3-1 in the English Premier League for the team’s first defeat under interim manager Mike Jackson

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Returns to squad Long (COVID-19) stayed on the bench in Saturday's FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town.

Impact Long is back in the squad, but he was again on the bench and he's yet to appear in league play. The defender doesn't have a role in the team and that'll remain the case unless multiple injuries brew up on the back line.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Long (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19, and will miss Sunday's clash with Leeds, according to Lancs.live.

Impact Long tested positive for COVID-19, something that is unlikely to change anything for real or fantasy managers. The defender just isn't much an option and fails to get any sort of consistent playing time. His first chance to return will be Jan. 15 against Leicester City.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 90 minutes in friendly Long (calf) started and went 90 minutes in a training-ground friendly Tuesday.

Impact Long has been out following calf surgery and it looks like he's almost ready to be an option again. While that's the case, he'll remain on the bench when healthy and it's unknown how far down he is on the depth chart, having made just 18 league starts the last three campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out after surgery Long is back on the grass but isn't training following offseason surgery on his calf, reports Lancs Live.

Impact Long underwent surgery after missing the final two months of last season with a calf injury. Even without the injury, he's a backup on the Burnley back line behind Ben Mee and James Tarkowski.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Long missed the final nine games of the 2020/21 season with a calf injury.

Impact Long started in seven of his eight appearances this season before a combination of injuries and low place on the depth chart listed his opportunities. He'll need to make a healthy return in the fall if he wishes to step onto the field for Burnley any time soon.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley’s Kevin Long becomes Premier League’s first concussion substitute Burnley centre-back Kevin Long became the first ever concussion substitute to be used in the Premier League during the club’s 3-0 win agains...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man United compounds Liverpool's woes with victory in FA Cup

Bruno Fernandes has given Manchester United a 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup

JANUARY 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS