TORONTO NEWS

Sigurd Rosted - Back for TFC Rosted played the second half in Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Rosted was back for Toronto, having missed the last two matches with a lower body injury. He started three of the four MLS games played at center back, recording five clearances, five interceptions and three tackles with a goal during his third campaign in Toronto.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Goes all 90 minutes Long registered three tackles (three won), 12 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Long was able to start per usual at center back after picking up a minor injury against Chicago. He started all five matches played, collecting 23 clearances while making six tackles and six interceptions.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Fires two shots Bernardeschi took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bernardeschi was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with his two shots in the match. The attacker has an assist to go along with six shots, two chances created and 13 crosses over his last three starts.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Four saves in loss Johnson allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Johnson allowed a goal in each half including the game winner in the 76th minute. The keeper has allowed two goals in each of his last three starts while combining for 11 saves over that timeframe.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Quiet in season debut Insigne failed to register a shot, cross or create a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Insigne was held off the scoresheet, but did play the full 90 minutes during his season debut. The attacker should be a regular in the starting XI when fit.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Scores as substitute Kerr scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kerr entered the match in the 56th minute and scored Toronto's lone goal in the 70th while leading Toronto with two shots. The forward has goals in back-to-back matches while combining for three shots over that stretch.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - First goal involvement of season Etienne had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne entered the match in the 56th minute and set up Deandre Kerr in the 70th while leading Toronto in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Etienne who has combined for two chances created and four crosses over his last three appearances totaling 48 minutes from the bench.

3 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Henry Wingo - Back in starting XI Wingo (lower body) is starting in Saturday's matchup against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Wingo has regained enough fitness to feature in the weekend game despite being expected to miss more weeks due to the injury. He'll likely play a right wing-back role, leaving Kosi Thompson among the substitutes this time. Prior to his two-game absence, Wingo racked up three crosses (none accurate), four clearances, two tackles and two interceptions across 127 minutes of play.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Starting against Red Bulls Insigne (coach's decision) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Insigne will make his 2025 season debut after being sidelined in the initial four games. The attacker's return boosts the team's offensive depth while pushing Deandre Kerr to the bench. However, Insigne has failed to score and assisted twice over his most recent 10 MLS outings.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Ola Brynhildsen - Won't play vs. NY Red Bulls Brynhildsen (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's game against the New York Red Bulls, head coach Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Fraser said he doesn't think the injury is too serious, but the Norwegian midfielder won't play this weekend. Furthermore, there's no timeline as to when he'll be able to return to action. Brynhildsen has recorded two appearances this season, and his next chance to play will come against Vancouver on Saturday, March 29.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Status uncertain for Saturday Insigne (coach's decision) is uncertain to play against the Red Bulls on Friday, head coach Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne has yet to play for Toronto this season, and his absences have been strictly due to a managerial decision. The fact that the Italian winger remains questionable -- at best -- for Saturday suggests another absence might not be surprising.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Deybi Flores - Summoned by Honduras Flores is out for Saturday's trip to NYRB due to national team duty.

Impact Flores was summoned by the Honduran national team and will miss Saturday's clash. The midfielder started the first three matches of the season but was left on the bench against Chicago. Alonso Coello should start in midfield with Flores missing.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Out with national team Spicer is out for Saturday's trip to NYRB after being called up by Trinidad & Tobago.

Impact Spicer won't be an option against the Red Bulls while he handles national team duty. The midfielder has started on the left wing in each of the last two matches. Theo Corbeanu could get the start Saturday with Spicer out.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Linking with Canada Osorio is joining Canada and will miss Saturday's trip to NYRB.

Impact Osorio is set to miss one match due to national team duty. The midfielder has been crucial at the middle of the park for Toronto and will be a tough blow. Kosi Thompson could fill Osorio's role for Saturday's trip.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Picks up injury Saturday Long (undisclosed) was forced off injured during Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Long picked up the injury in first-half stoppage time and was forced off, which suggests it could be serious since he could not wait until halftime. The defender was replaced by Lazar Stefanovic, who could see a larger role if the injury proves significant. Long will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and his availability moving forward.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Gives up two goals Johnson made two saves but also gave up two goals in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire Saturday.

Impact Johnson has given up at least two goals in every game this season, conceding 10 overall. He will likely continue to struggle against NYRB next Saturday, despite the side only scoring four goals in four matches this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Scores early Kerr logged a quick goal but Toronto FC was unable to maintain the lead in a 2-1 loss Saturday against the Chicago Fire.

Impact The forward was able to put away his only shot of the game to give Toronto the early lead. He will likely have a tougher time finding the back of the net against NYRB next week, as the side has only conceded three goals early this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Fails to score but gets assist Bernardeschi didn't put any of his three shots on target but logged an assist in Toronto FC's 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire Saturday.

Impact Bernardeschi also had eight crosses and three corner kicks, but only created one chance for his team. He'll need to be more efficient if Toronto wants to take points off NYRB, who have only allowed three goals in four MLS matches.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Brynhildsen - Late scratch Brynhildsen was a late scratch for Saturday's match against Chicago due to an apparent injury.

Impact Brynhildsen didn't make it through warm ups Saturday, as he was taken out of the starting XI due to an injury ahead of the match. HE will hope this is only something minor and he can return soon, as this would've been his second straight start.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Petretta - Returns to bench Petretta (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's match against Chicago.

Impact Petretta is back with the club after missing their last two games, as he has shaken off his lower body injury. He only saw time off the bench in the one match he has been available for this season and will likely remain on the bench moving forward in most scenarios.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Wingo - Not expected to play Saturday Wingo (lower body) is not expected to play Saturday against Chicago, manager Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Friday.

Impact Fraser didn't rule Wingo out for Saturday's clash, but the midfielder is not likely to see action. If that's the case, his next chance to play will come against the Red Bulls on Saturday, March 22.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Laryea - Injury more serious than expected Laryea (hamstring) doesn't have a timetable for a return to action, manager Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Friday.

Impact Fraser called Laryea's hamstring issue a "medium-term injury." Even though he didn't want to put a timeline on his return, the manager said he'll be out this week and next week as well. To make things even more complicated for Laryea, he's dealing with an injury on the same leg that bothered him for much of the 2024 season.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Still not selected to play Insigne was not an option during the 2-0 loss to Cincinnati. He has been training with Toronto as his absence has strictly been a coach's decision, reports John Molinaro of the TFC...

Impact Insigne is still dealing with a few off the field issues, which has kept him out of matches of late. He is, however healthy and training for whenever he makes a return to the squad sheet for Toronto.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - Makes 2025 debut Etienne registered one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Etienne was able to play the final minutes of the match Saturday against the Union. This was his first appearances in 2025, having missed the first two games with an injury. When fit, the midfielder is usually an option to start with 19 starts in 23 league appearances in 2024.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Registers four crosses Spicer had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Spicer saw his first start of the season Saturday, seeing 74 minutes of play after only seeing 25 minutes of play off the bench in his first two appearances of the season. His performance was okay, notching one chance created and four crosses in the attack to go along with two interceptions, two clearances and two tackles in the defense. He looks likely to continue in a rotational role but could work into starting time this season.

MARCH 9 • ROTOWIRE