MAY 29, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
TORONTO 11-4-19 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
11-4-19 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Sloppy first half costs TFC in Columbus loss COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Crew held on to dispatch Toronto FC 2-1 Saturday, sending TFC into the international break with plenty of trou...
Toronto FC goes into the international break with questions on and off the field COLUMBUS, Ohio - The Columbus Crew held on to dispatch Toronto FC 2-1 Saturday, sending TFC into the international break with plenty of trou...
MAY 29, 2021 • THESTAR.COM
GOAL: Ayo Akinola, Toronto FC - 52nd minute | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.
MAY 29, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Jozy Altidore - Out of squad Saturday Altidore is not in the squad for Saturday's match against Columbus.
Impact After a disagreement with manager Chris Armas last week, Altidore was kicked out of training and isn't even in the squad Saturday. It's unclear what his future is in Toronto and while he's out, Ayo Akinola will start up front.
MAY 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reports: Jozy Altidore not training with Toronto FC after dispute | MLSSoccer.com ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle has reported that Toronto FC striker Jozy Altidore is training on his own after a dispute with head coach Chris Armas t...
MAY 28, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Yeferson Soteldo - Suffers thigh injury Soteldo suffered a thigh injury in training, according to the Venezuelan national team.
Impact This update sums up the status of injuries in MLS, as Soteldo wasn't listed in the injury report and Toronto have yet to make a mention of it. His likely absence puts a wrench into Toronto's squad ahead of the break unless Jonathan Osorio is ready to start again.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dom Dwyer - Listed as out Dwyer (thigh) is listed as out on the club's injury report ahead of Saturday's trip to Columbus.
Impact Dwyer was a late test for this game and is now all but assured to be out until the June 19 game against Orlando City. With Jozy Altidore reportedly frozen out of the team, Ayo Akinola and Patrick Mullins have been elevated to the top two positions on the attacking depth chart until Dwyer is healthy.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jozy Altidore - Reportedly frozen out of training Altidore has been told to train on his own apart from the first team after a disagreement with head coach Chris Armas, reports ESPN.
Impact Altidore has started back-to-back matches following a lack of fitness early in the season, but it looks like that's going to end. At 31 years old, he doesn't have the same quality as earlier in his career, but he could still be an important player in MLS, if he can stay healthy. Toronto will likely turn to Ayo Akinola up front, while the recent signing of Dom Dwyer may have been done to project this happening for Altidore.
MAY 28, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Report: Altidore at odds with Toronto FC TORONTO - Star striker Jozy Altidore is reportedly at odds with Toronto FC.Citing sources, ESPN reports that the designated player has been...
MAY 28, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Report: TFC striker Altidore ordered to train on his own ESPN’s Jeff Carlisle reported on Thursday night that Toronto FC has told striker Jozy Altidore to train on his own and apart from the team f...
MAY 28, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Pozuelo and Soteldo expected to play together for the first time on Saturday Toronto FC will go into battle on Saturday afternoon with two of its big guns finally blazing together.
MAY 27, 2021 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Omar Gonzalez - Late test Saturday Gonzalez (leg) is considered questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus, according to head coach Chris Armas.
Impact This doesn't appear to be a serious injury for Gonzalez, but there's a chance it's enough to keep him out of the squad Saturday. He started the first six matches of the season and if this injury is worse than believed, Eriq Zavaleta could come into the XI after replacing Gonzalez last weekend.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Osorio - Questionable against Columbus Osorio (leg) is considered questionable for Saturday's match against Columbus, according to head coach Chris Armas.
Impact It'd be a surprise if Osorio stayed in the starting XI Saturday after being forced off early in his first start of the season. It makes more sense for him to rest and get back his complete fitness over the international break before returning to the XI again.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Alejandro Pozuelo - Available against Columbus Pozuelo (thigh) is available and will be used in "some degree" against Columbus on Saturday, according to head coach Chris Armas.
Impact Pozuelo is set to make his season debut Saturday, which comes just before the international break. It's a good sign for Toronto and if all goes well, he'll get back his fitness over the break and then again be an option to start once play resumes in late June.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dom Dwyer - Late test for Saturday Dwyer is dealing with a thigh issue and is considered a late test for Saturday's trip to Columbus, according to head coach Chris Armas.
Impact Dwyer has played 21 minutes in his three available matches for Toronto and even if healthy, he's not expected to play a major role. Until he can return to health and fitness, he'll keep coming off the bench for Toronto.
MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Zelarrayan leads Columbus into matchup with Toronto FC after 2-goal game
Columbus hosts Toronto FC after Lucas Zelarrayan registered two goals against New York City FCMAY 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto FC's Zavaleta gets El Salvador call-up Following in his father's footsteps, Toronto FC defender Eriq Zavaleta has been called up by the El Salvador national team.The 28-year-old c...
MAY 26, 2021 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM
Atiba Hutchinson confirms he's told Besiktas to sign Toronto's Richie Laryea | MLSSoccer.com When it comes to Canadian soccer, there are few more authoritative voices than midfielder Atiba Hutchinson, who’s coming off his eighth seas...
MAY 26, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
PRO explains why NYCFC goal against Toronto FC should have stood | MLSSoccer.com New York City FC coach Ronny Deila argued an unconventional goal by Jesus Medina against Toronto FC should have been awarded in what turned out to be a 1-1 draw at Yankee Stadium l...
MAY 23, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Alex Bono - Makes four saves in 1-0 loss Bono made four saves and conceded once during the 1-0 loss to Orlando on Saturday.
Impact Bono continued his great form in the loss Saturday. The keeper has now made 12 saves and conceded twice while recording a clean sheet in his past three appearances. After a bumpy start to the season, Bono seems to have found his form and confidence. Now he just needs his club to play better in front of him and he will have even better upside with the potential of a win bonus. However, until that happens his saves per match alone are providing enough value.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Yeferson Soteldo - Sends 14 crosses in 1-0 loss Soteldo produced three shots (one on target), created three chances, sent 14 crosses (five accurate), took eight corners, made one tackle (none won) and received one yellow card in...
Impact Soteldo abused the left-flank time and time again in the tough loss Saturday. The winger sent a season high 14 crosses and he continued his role on set-pieces. This was surely Soteldo's best performance so far this season and he seems to be finding form rather quickly. He has outperformed each appearance since week one and if he remains on set-pieces, it will only further boost his value.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Auro - Receives first card of season Auro took two shots (one on target), created two chances, made two tackles (two won) and received one yellow card during the 1-0 loss to Orlando on Saturday.
Impact Auro was in good form in the loss. The defender had one of his better performances thus far, helping out on both sides of the ball. Auro loves to generate stats in bunches as well. However, his upside is capped with the lack of desire to join the attack. Nevertheless, he is a gem for fantasy owners that look for versatility from their midfielders.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Osorio - Caps first start with injury Osorio created three chances and sent one cross before being replaced by Nick DeLeon in the 55th minute of the match with a leg injury during the 1-0 loss to Orlando on Saturday.
Impact Osorio made just his second appearance so far this season and it was his first start. The midfielder created a few chances and sent one cross and made a tackle or two, but was ultimately not productive outside of that. However, he would eventually pick up a leg injury and would have to be substituted in the second-half. Not only does the midfielder have his club playing time on the line, but also a potential spot on the international roster for Canada if he were to miss significant time.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Omar Gonzalez - Leaves with leg injury Gonzalez was uneventful before being replaced by Eriq Zavaleta in the 81st minute of the 1-0 loss to Orlando on Saturday.
Impact Gonzalez had his worst performance by far in the loss Saturday. The defender did not do much on either side of the ball and he would eventually pick up some sort of leg injury late in the match. The extent of the injury is unknown, but if he were to miss time, Toronto would expect to shuffle their backline.
MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
