SHANE O'NEILL NEWS

Plays off bench Saturday O'Neill (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago.

Impact O'Neill looked healthy and didn't have problems handling the workload in the second half, although he didn't make a significant impact in the box score. O'Neill has been a regular at the back when healthy, so there's a strong chance he might be part of the XI when Toronto takes on the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Deemed questionable O'Neill is questionable for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to manager John Herdman.

Impact O'Neill is in doubt for Saturday's clash, though he played the full 90 last time out. It's not clear what the exact issue is for the defender, but he's been a nice depth option, with a larger role in the starting XI recently. If O'Neill is sidelined, Toronto may have to shift into a different defensive formation.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Suspension completed O'Neill has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

Impact O'Neill has been an option to start at center back for Toronto, despite the large depth in that position for the side. He's seen four starts in the last nine MLS appearances, logging in nine clearances and six tackles with three blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play vs. Crew O'Neill is suspended to face Columbus on Wednesday.

Impact The center-back received his fifth yellow card of the season when playing off the bench in the 2-1 win over Austin last Saturday, though his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions since he's been playing off the bench of late. O'Neill will be eligible to play against Colorado on Sep. 21.

SEPTEMBER 16 • ROTOWIRE

Appears off bench O'Neill came off the bench for 18 minutes during Saturday's trip to Columbus.

Impact O'Neill has missed essentially all of the season due to a long-term, nagging quad injury. The defender has now played 19 minutes off the bench in the last two matches. O'Neill will slowly start to compete for chances in the starting XI in the coming months.

JULY 4 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to return in July O'Neill (quadriceps) is expected to return around late June, manager John Herdman told media, including John Molinaro of TFC Republic, on Friday.

Impact O'Neill continues to recover from a nagging quadriceps problem, but he might be close to seeing the light at the end of the tunnel, as Herdman said the center-back could be ready to return in a few more weeks. O'Neill has been instrumental for Toronto at the back this season, starting in each of his seven appearances.

JUNE 14 • ROTOWIRE

Won't return soon O'Neill (quadriceps) won't be available for Saturday's game against FC Dallas and is not expected back in action in the next five weeks, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.

Impact O'Neill has been a regular at the back for Toronto when available, but that hasn't happened often this season. O'Neill hasn't played since early April and is now expected to be out until mid-June at the earliest. Nicksoen Gomis should continue to replace him until further notice.

MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE

Out four weeks with quadriceps issue O'Neil will not be an option for the club for around four weeks due to a quadriceps injury, according to manager John Herdman, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact O'Neil is set for a long-term absence, as he has been affected in the quadriceps region and will now be out for around the next month. This will leave the team in a tough spot, as the defender has started in all seven matches this season, most likely forcing Nicksoen Gomis and Sigurd Rosted into a more prominent role, with those two players being bumped to starters while O'Neil is out. He will now hope for a return near mid-May, looking for no setbacks and to reclaim his starting spot as soon as he is fully fit.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday O'Neill (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Sporting Kansas City.

Impact O'Neill is back in the starting XI for Saturday's clash. The defender was always expected to be available but it's a bit of a surprise to see him straight back on the pitch. O'Neill partners Sigurd Rosted and Kevin Long in a back three for Saturday's match.

MARCH 30 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available vs. SKC O'Neill (undisclosed) will be available to play Saturday against Sporting Kansas City, manager John Herdman told media, including John Molinaro of TFC Republic, on Friday.

Impact O'Neill was subbed off during Saturday's clash with Atlanta with an undisclosed injury, and while he didn't participate in full training earlier in the week, Herdman confirmed the center-back will be available to face SKC. O'Neill has started in each of Toronto's first five matches this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Not in full training O'Neill (undisclosed) was present for just part of training Tuesday, reports John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact O'Neill had to come off during Saturday's clash with Atlanta with an undisclosed injury. He will look to return to team training this week, as he continues to be questionable for Saturday's clash with Sporting Kansas City. If the defender does have to sit out, then Aime Mabika will likely get the start at center back, alongside both Kevin Long and Sigurd Rosted.

MARCH 26 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off early O'Neill was forced off in the first half of Saturday's clash with Atlanta, due to an injury.

Impact O'Neill was brought off the pitch during the first half and was replaced by Aime Mbaika. O'Neill will have a full week to recover before a March 30 clash with Kansas City. Depending on the exact nature of the injury he could be a doubt for that clash.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Sunday O'Neill (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Sunday's match against New England.

Impact O'Neill recovered from a minor hamstring injury and is back in the lineup for Toronto. He played 81 minutes in the opener, logging in four assists with an interception and one tackle against Cincinnati.

MARCH 3 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up hamstring injury O'Neill exited during the second half of Sunday's 0-0 draw against Cincinnati with an apparent hamstring injury.

Impact The severity of the injury is unclear, but hamstring injuries are often tricky and require at least a couple of weeks of rehab. However, it wouldn't be shocking if it's more, considering all the injury issues O'Neill had during the 2023 campaign. He should be considered questionable -- in an absolute best-case scenario -- for Sunday's match at New England.

FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE

Limited by injuries O'Neill made just 14 appearances in 2023, largely due to injuries.

Impact O'Neill missed almost the entirety of the first half of 2023 due to the injuries. Once he finally got fit he took a significant role in the second half, a role he will hope to continue in 2024. When on the pitch O'Neill was solid, and in 2022 he played a major role, so he should look forward to big minutes in 2024.

NOVEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available Saturday O'Neill (concussion) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact O'Neill returns to the bench Saturday after clearing concussion protocols. The defender missed over a month due to the issues but is now an option once more and could be given a chance to build some match fitness off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Trains Tuesday O'Neill (head) is back on the grass as he is edging closer from passing concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps, per John Molinaro of the TFC Rep...

Impact O'Neill has been in concussion protocol since Aug following a head injury sustained against Columbus. He had started his previous six league matches played, totaling 14 clearances, 13 tackles and 10 interceptions. If the defender passes protocol, he will likely be an option for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going through concussion protocol O'Neill (concussion) is listed as out for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact O'Neill will miss Wednesday's match after picking up a concussion against the Columbus Crew on Saturday. The defender was subbed off the pitch in the 57th minute of Saturday's match after picking up the knock and now will remain sidelined for at least this match against Philadelphia. O'Neill should be out of concussion protocol in the next week and could return to full fitness before Toronto's next match against Vancouver on Sep. 16.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Option off bench O'Neill (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Nashville.

Impact O'Neill returned to the bench after six matches on the sideline. The defender has played only twice due to a variety of injuries in 2023. The defender will hope to get fit and find some playing time after making 26 appearances in 2022.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out a few more weeks O'Neill (lower body) is expected to remain unavailable for "a couple more weeks" while recovering from injury, Toronto manager Bob Bradley told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Thu...

Impact O'Neill has already missed his side's last five league games with a lower body injury he suffered almost a month ago, and he's set to continue on the sidelines for upcoming matches against Minnesota and Nashville at least while he continues his recovery.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Doing individual work in training O'Neill (lower body) was able to train individually with Toronto on Wednesday, according to TFC Republic's John Molinaro.

Impact O'Neill has missed his side's last four games across all competitions since suffering a lower body injury in early May, but he's progressing with his recovery as he was able to work out on his own Wednesday.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Set for sideline again O'Neill (lower body) remains out for Wednesday's clash with RBNY, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact O'Neill will be on the sideline once more as he deals with a lower body injury. The defender has only made two appearances (one start) and doesn't do much to push the starting XI even when fully fit.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Will miss Montreal match O'Neill (lower body) will not be available to face CF Montreal this weekend, according to Toronto's injury report for the match.

Impact O'Neill remains sidelined Saturday after picking up an injury in last weekend's loss to New England. Matt Hedges (lower body) and Sigurd Rosted (upper body) are also out for the game, so Toronto manager Bob Bradley might have to get creative with his center-back selections against Montreal.

MAY 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury against New England O'Neill was subbed out of Saturday's defeat against the Revolution in the 69th minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact O'Neill was making his first start of the MLS season on Saturday, filling in for Matt Hedges (undisclosed) who was a late scratch for the game. But O'Neill had to come off in the second half with an injury of his own with Aime Mabika taking over in central defense from there.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays second half in season debut O'Neill subbed into Saturday's match against the Union at halftime and won one of one tackles in the 4-2 defeat.

Impact O'Neill made his first appearance of the season in Saturday's loss to Philadelphia. Following Lukas MacNaughton's trade to Nashville, O'Neill should be Toronto's primary backup option in central defense behind Matt Hedges (concussion) and Sigurd Rosted.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE