TORONTO NEWS

Sean Johnson - Expected back Johnson has served his one match suspended handed to him by the league and is expected to be an option for Saturday's match versus Montreal.

Impact The investigation of the brawl between NYCFC and Toronto is still ongoing, with Johnson already serving the one match suspension he was given. The keeper will return to the net for the derby clash with Montreal, allowing 12 goals with 13 saves with one clean sheets in six games.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - 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

Federico Bernardeschi - Serves suspension Bermardeschi finished serving his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's match versus Montreal.

Impact Bernardeschi was handed a straight red against NYCFC, but is eligible to return following the midweek clash with Nashville. He's scored three goals and two assists in the last seven games played, recording 27 shots (13 on target), 44 crosses *14 won) and 17 chances created in that span. This puts him at an average of four shots, 5.3 crosses and 2.5 chances created per contest.

MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE

Late goals help Nashville SC end skid vs. Toronto FC Substitute Shaq Moore scored in the 81st minute and Teal Bunbury added an insurance goal 10 minutes later as Nashville SC ended their length...

MAY 16 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Trio leads Nashville to 2-0 victory over Toronto

Defender Shaq Moore scored his first career goal late in the second half, Teal Bunbury followed with a score and Joe Willis made three saves to propel Nashville SC to a 2-0 victory...

MAY 16 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto FC coach among those suspended in post-match melee Toronto FC coach John Herdman and two of his players were suspended for Wednesday’s match at Nashville SC on the heels of a post-match melee...

MAY 15 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

MLS suspends multiple players for melee that followed New York City FC's match against Toronto FC

Major League Soccer has suspended multiple players for their involvement in an incident following New York City FC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC last Saturday

MAY 15 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Osorio - Out with thigh problems Osorio (thigh) is out for Wednesday's match against Nashville.

Impact Osorio will have to bow out for the club's upcoming match, as he looks to have picked up a thigh issue in training this week. This will leave the club without one of their regular starters, likely forcing Deandre Kerr or Lorenzo Insigne to get the start in his place. He will now look for a quick recovery, hoping to be fit and ready to start by the club's next contest.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC pushing for more at Nashville SC Toronto FC can rebound from their first MLS defeat in nearly a month by continuing some recent success against middling Nashville SC.In addi...

MAY 15 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Richie Laryea - Handed three-match ban Laryea (hamstring) was handed a three-match ban for his role in a post-match altercation, Tom Bogert reports.

Impact Laryea was on the sideline and got involved in an altercation after the match. For his part in the altercation he was handed a three-match ban. He is sidelined for multiple months after a hamstring surgery so this shouldn't impact his availability.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Handed ban Johnson was handed a one-match ban for his part in an altercation after a 3-2 loss to NYC FC.

Impact Johnson will miss a Wednesday trip to Nashville due to the ban, likely bring Luka Gavran into the starting XI. Johnson will be eligible to return for a Saturday clash with Montreal, where he will be expected to start once more.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Prince-Osei Owusu - Given late red Owusu was handed a late red card following the conclusion of Saturday's match and will not be an option for Wednesday's trip versus Nashville, reports the Hudson River Blue.

Impact Owusu had started the last four matches in a row, while also scoring four goals in the last five games. Jonathan Osorio is set to move up top, with Matthew Longstaff and Derrick Etienne likely to get the start in the attacking midfield for the team.

MAY 14 • ROTOWIRE

NYCFC's Nick Cushing denies punching Toronto player, MLS 'reviewing' the matter During a press conference on Monday, NYCFC head coach Nick Cushing again strongly refuted the allegations brought forward by Toronto FC head...

MAY 13 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Matthew Longstaff - Assists vs NYCFC Longstaff assisted once to go with three shots (one on goal), five crosses (one accurate) and two chances created in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Longstaff played the entire 90 minutes Saturday, recording his second assist of the season. He also has a goal to go with it, logging in eight shots (two on target), 10 crosses (one accurate), 16 tackles (10 won) and six clearances in 10 appearances, seven of them coming as starts.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Petretta - Nets goal off bench Petretta scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat to New York City FC.

Impact Petretta has been dealing with an ankle injury, keeping him on the bench during Saturday's loss. He was able to score once, which was also his first goal of the season. When fit, the midfielder is a regular starter for the team, starting seven times in eight appearances.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - 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

Sean Johnson - Allows three vs former team Johnson recorded one save and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-2 defeat versus New York City FC.

Impact Johnson was only able to make one saves while allowing three goals against NYCFC Saturday. Since returning from injury, he has let in 12 goals in six matches, recording just 13 saves with one clean sheet. The keeper will head to Nashville for the next game on Wednesday, who have scored seven goals in the last five contests.

MAY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC coach: NYCFC coach Nick Cushing punched player Herdman said nothing came of the alleged incident because “the cameras weren’t working in certain areas of the stadium.”

MAY 12 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Brawl breaks out after New York City tops Toronto 3-2

Rookie Malachi Jones and Andrés Perea scored second-half goals and Matt Freese made nine saves as New York City FC held on for a 3-2 victory over Toronto FC

MAY 12 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Malachi Jones, New York City FC slip by Toronto FC Rookie Malachi Jones scored his first Major League Soccer goal as New York City FC defeated host Toronto FC 3-2 on a rainy Saturday night.Sa...

MAY 12 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

New York City FC holds on to defeat Toronto FC in ill-tempered match Santi Rodriguez, Malachi Jones and Andres Perea scored and New York City FC held on to defeat Toronto FC 3-2 in an ill-tempered MLS game.

MAY 12 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Federico Bernardeschi - Sent off late Bernardeschi scored and was shown a straight red card during Saturday's 3-2 loss to NYC FC.

Impact Bernardeschi scored a beauty into the top of the net before accosting the official due to time wasting. In the end Bernardeschi was shown the late red card and will be suspended for at least one match. With the nature of the incident it's possible that is extended.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Petretta - Available off bench Petretta (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Petretta is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after overcoming an ankle injury. The injury looked bad but initial tests were positive and it appears the defender is back already. His first chance to get back in the starting XI will be a Wednesday trip to Nashville.

MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE