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FEBRUARY 29, 2024 • GOAL.COM

Active in season finale Insigne registered four shots (two on goal), one cross (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Insigne finally returned to the starting lineup in the regular season finale, but as has been the case throughout the season, he was unable to make a massive impact when his team needed him the most. Insigne ends the 2023 MLS season with only four goals and four assists across 20 appearances, a poor return for one of the players with the highest salary in the league.

OCTOBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting again Insigne (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Orlando.

Impact Insigne is back in the starting XI after taking full part in training over the week. The forward is the top choice when fit and will lead the line for the final match of 2023, alongside Federico Berandeschi.

OCTOBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Involved in full training Insigne (lower body) is training fully with the team Tuesday ahead of Saturday's match against Orlando City, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne looks to aim for one more appearance before the season ends after missing the last four matches with a lower body injury. If fit, the winger is expected to start in the attack, alongside Federico Bernardeschi. He's totaled four goals and four assists on 61 shots (20 on target) and 34 crosses (11 won) in 19 appearances this year, 17 of them coming as starts,

OCTOBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Won't face NY Red Bulls Insigne (lower body) is out for Saturday's game against the Red Bulls, head coach Terry Dunfield told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Friday.

Impact There was a chance Insigne could've been ready to return for this matchup, but the coaching staff is not taking risks with their players, especially given the stature of Insigne, his injury history, and the fact TFC are out of playoff contention. Insigne will have two weeks to recover before the season finale Oct. 21 at Orlando City SC.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable again Insigne (lower body) will not be available for Wednesday's match against Charlotte, confirmed manager Terry Dunfield per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne will miss his third match in a row with a lower body injury. He has had a disappointment season with Toronto, scoring four goals with four assists in 19 matches. The winger averaged about 12 goals and eight assists during his seven seasons in Serie A with Napoli from 2015 to 2021.

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Cincinnati Insigne (lower body) has been ruled out to play Saturday against Cincinnati.

Impact Insigne is training on the grass, but unfortunately for him and Toronto, this match comes too soon for him to return. His absence is a massive blow for one of the team's worst attacks, but given he has already resumed training, it would be fair to think his next chance to feature will come against Charlotte on Oct. 4.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Begins individual training Insigne (lower body) trained individually Friday ahead of Saturday's match against FC Cincinnati, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne returned to the grass Friday as he worked on the side following his lower body injury. It would be a stretch to see the forward play Saturday, but is in good line to return for Oct 4 against Charlotte.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still not training Insigne (lower body) did not train with the team ahead of Saturday's match against Cincinnati, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne is in line to miss yet another match as he was not in training Thursday. C.J. Sapong is still expected to get the start against Cincinnati in any case.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out Sunday Insigne is not in the match day squad to face New York City on Sunday.

Impact Insigne misses out on the match after picking up a lower body injury in the buildup following mid week action. The winger will hope to return for next week's match against Cincinnati with C.J. Sapong entering the starting XI in his absence.

SEPTEMBER 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Insigne (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's trip to NYC FC, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Insigne is questionable Saturday in a surprise twist after he played the full 90 in each of the past three matches. It's possible that with the mid-week clash against Miami he simply picked up some sort of minor knock he hasn't had time to recover from. Still Insigne is one to watch before Saturday's trip.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dangerous on attack but no goals Insigne recorded four shots (one on-target), two crosses (none accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 4-0 defeat by Inter Miami CF.

Impact Insigne was one of Toronto's more threatening players on Wednesday. He had a strike hit the post and his shot-on-target was denied only through assertive goalkeeping from Drake Callender. It is only a matter of time before the Italian gets on the scoresheet again, he has delivered four goals and four assists from his 19 appearances (17 starts).

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Goal contribution in consecutive games Insigne assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Insigne earned a goal contribution for the second match in a row after finding Deandre Kerr to open up the scoring in Saturday's match. He now has eight goal contributions on the year and three in his last four appearances. The 32-year-old has been very underwhelming in his first full season with Toronto after being a highly anticipated signing, though some of it has not been completely his fault after enduring numerous injuries throughout the season. He just finally matched his goal-contribution tally from last season in Saturday's match despite playing in seven more games this season and will hope to add to that before the end of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finally scores again Insigne scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was g...

Impact Insigne logged Toronto FC's opening goal, the first of three that would ultimately help his struggling team finally snap an eight-game losing streak. It also broke a slump for the veteran forward, who had not scored since June 10. Coincidentally, Toronto's team began the eight-game losing streak its following matchup after said date.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots in loss Insigne generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Insigne was a question to start coming into Saturday's match following an argument with head coach Terry Dunfield, but started the match regardless. He had an uninspiring performance, finishing with two off-target shots and one chance created before being subbed off in the 64th minute for Cassius Mailula.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting despite row Insigne (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Columbus.

Impact Insigne had a major arguement with his head coach Friday but still starts against Columbus. The striker is fully fit and will be a major boon to the first team that he available and leading the line.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Might not play against Columbus Insigne reportedly walked out of a training session Thursday after an argument with head coach Terry Dunfield and might not be part of the starting lineup Saturday against Columbus...

Impact Insigne left midway through Thursday's session after a heated argument with the head coach that stemmed from Dunfield's decision to have the star winger splitting reps on a drill with Deandre Kerr. Insigne left the training ground making derogatory comments about this treatment in MLS compared to other stars, and while he hasn't been mentioned in the injury report, it wouldn't be shocking if he starts the game on the bench as a disciplinary measure with Kerr in the XI as a replacement.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off bench against Columbus Insigne (lower body) came off the bench and delivered an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Montreal.

Impact Insigne finally returned to action and Toronto felt his presence in the final third, as his sole presence created a sense of danger on the opposing defense. He ultimately got into the scoresheet when he set up Federico Bernardeschi's second goal, but his efforts were not enough and Toronto still lost the game. Given he was able to handle a 45-minute shift, it wouldn't be shocking if Insigne is in the starting lineup when Toronto takes on Columbus on Saturday.

AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uncertain again Insigne (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Chicago, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Insigne is questionable Saturday as he continues to deal with a lower body injury. The forward missed two matches in a row with a lower body injury but has been questionable for all three matches. Before the injury Insigne had earned five goal contributions in seven matches.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Game-time call Saturday Insigne (lower body) is a game-time call for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Insigne remains a doubt as he deals with a lower body injury. The forward was also questionable for a mid-week clash with Orlando but has had the rest of the week to recover after missing that match. Deandre Kerr is also questionable but could get the start if Insigne is sidelined.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for midweek Insigne (lower body) will be a game time call for Tuesday's clash against Orlando City, according to Toronto's injury report.

Impact Insigne had to come out of Saturday's loss to RSL at halftime with a lower body issue, but manager Terry Dunfield told TFC Republic's John Molinaro Monday that the injury isn't as bad as was initially thought. He'll be uncertain for the midweek Orlando match, with Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty an option to replace him in the XI if necessary.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs off at halftime Insigne took a shot in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against Real Salt Lake before subbing off at halftime with an apparent injury.

Impact Insigne was bright during the first half of Saturday's match against RSL but he wasn't able to come back out for the second period due to a potential injury. There's a quick turnaround before the next game against Orlando City on Tuesday, so his status is unclear at the moment.

JULY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Five shots in defeat Insigne attempted five shots (four on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 loss to New England Revolution.

Impact Insigne was Toronto's most threatening player and attempted more shots than anyone else on the pitch, but was unable to add to the three goals he has managed this season. He thought he had equalized late on, but was left frustrated by a marginal offside call.

JUNE 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in loss Insigne recorded four shots (one on goal) in Wednesday's 3-0 defeat to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Insigne recorded four shots (one on target) Wednesday, his fourth consecutive match with four or more. He also made one interception and drew one foul in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Nashville Insigne took six shots and scored a goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. He also created two chances in the match.

Impact Insigne slotted home a trademark curler from the left edge of the box on Saturday for his second goal in back-to-back games. Despite Toronto's rough start to the campaign, Insigne is averaging 3.9 shots per game in his nine league starts since returning from a groin injury in mid-April.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE