Toronto Team News Page 16 - Soccer

Lorenzo Insigne - Returns to team training Insigne (hamstring) is back in training with the full group and could be an option to face FC Dallas on Saturday, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.

Impact Insigne was deemed to be "two or three weeks away" by manager John Herdman in mid-April when asked about a potential return, so things seem to be back on track. His participation in training over the upcoming two days will be key to determine whether the Italian will be available to face FC Dallas on Saturday.

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Toronto FC rally past Orlando City to end head-to-head skid Toronto FC scored twice in three minutes to rally for a 2-1 win against host Orlando City on Saturday.After Tyrese Spicer pulled Toronto lev...

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Lorenzo Insigne - Returns to team workout Insigne (hamstring) was back to team workout for the first time since injury, reports John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne is on good pace to returning to the pitch after missing the last month with a hamstring injury. The midfielder is still about a week away from playing, depending if he can train fully with the team with no pain. During his absence, Jonathan Osorio has been getting the start in the attacking midfield, alongside Federico Bernardeschi.

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Deandre Kerr - Unused Saturday Kerr (foot) was an unused sub during Saturday's 2-1 win against Orlando.

Impact Kerr was questionable entering the match with a foot injury, having been an option off the bench but was not used. He had previously recorded three starts in six appearances, totaling four shots (three on target), three tackles and two clearances.

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Prince-Osei Owusu - Scores game-winning goal Owusu scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 50th minute.

Impact Owusu was the hero for Toronto FC once again, as he came through near the end of the match to score the game-winning goal with a close-range header. Owusu has been one of the best success stories this season, and he has scored five goals over his last six league appearances.

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Kobe Franklin - Credited with assist Saturday Franklin assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Orlando City SC.

Impact Franklin set up the equalizer with a perfect cross from the right flank, and his delivery was nodded home by Tyrese Spicer. This was Franklin's first assist of the season, but he doesn't have much of a role in the attack, meaning his fantasy upside shouldn't be very high going forward.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Scores late equalizer Saturday Spicer scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Spicer rose higher than anyone else and scored the equalizer late in the second half following a cross from Kobe Franklin. This was Spicer's second goal of the season, and the midfielder might have done enough to battle for a starting role when Toronto takes on FC Dallas next Saturday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Sets up game-winning goal Bernardeschi assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), nine crosses (four accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-1 win over Orlando City SC.

Impact Bernardeschi set up the game-winning goal with a perfect cross that was nodded home by Prince-Osei Owusu from close range. Plus, the Italian winger also started the sequence that led to Tyrese Spicer's goal. Bernardeschi has yet to score a goal, but he seems to be instrumental in the team's attacking scheme due to his creativity.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Makes two saves Saturday Johnson had two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Orlando City SC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.

Impact There was nothing Johnson could've done to deny Duncan McGuire's goal, as the cultured striker simply had to tap the ball home following an inch-perfect cross from Facundo Torres. However, Johnson was solid the rest of the way, and Orlando's offensive explosion allowed him to earn the win. Johnson should remain between the posts when Toronto takes on FC Dallas next Saturday.

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Orlando City vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights

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Spicer, Owusu help Toronto rally to beat Orlando City 2-1

Tyrese Spicer and Prince Owusu scored in the closing minutes to help Toronto FC rally from an early deficit to beat Orlando City 2-1

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Orlando City riding momentum into home match vs. Toronto FC After rallying for points in consecutive road matches, Orlando City look to build on that success and extend their unbeaten streak when they...

APRIL 27 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Alonso Coello - Starts in Canadian Championship win Coello (concussion) started and played 58 minutes in Wednesday's 5-0 win over Simcoe County in the Canadian Championship.

Impact The return of Coello, who needed to clear the concussion protocol to be eligible for this contest, should add some much-needed depth in midfield for Toronto FC. Coello is now expected to be available for Saturday's road match at Orlando, and given he's started in seven of the eight MLS matches he's been available for, it wouldn't be shocking if he returns to the lineup right away despite the quick turnaround.

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Deandre Kerr - Questionable to play Saturday Kerr (foot) is questionable to play Saturday against Orlando City SC, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Thursday.

Impact Kerr didn't play against Simcoe County in the Canadian Championship, and it remains to be seen if he'll be available for the weekend. In any case, Kerr has started just three games in the current MLS campaign and hasn't played more than 80 minutes in any match, so his potential absence shouldn't affect many fantasy lineup for this weekend's slate.

APRIL 25 • ROTOWIRE

Canadian Championship: Toronto FC crush Rovers FC to reach quarterfinals | MLSSoccer.com Toronto FC eased into the 2024 Canadian Championship quarterfinals on Tuesday night, crushing Preliminary Round opponent Simcoe County Rover...

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Toronto FC acquire Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta Toronto FC acquired midfielder Derrick Etienne Jr.from Atlanta United on Wednesday.Atlanta United will receive $200,000 in 2025 general allo...

APRIL 24 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Toronto FC acquire Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - TOR receive: Derrick Etienne Jr. - ATL receive: Up to 375k GAM Toronto FC have acquired winger Derrick Etie...

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Derick Etienne - Dealt to Toronto Etienne was traded to Toronto from Atlanta, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Etienne played a substantial role during his first season with Atlanta, but nowhere near the level he showed with Columbus prior to that. The midfielder is still a serviceable option, and in a struggling Toronto side he could be called upon to take a larger role for the remainder of the season.

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Deandre Kerr - Picks up foot injury Kerr is out for Wednesday's Canadian Championship match against Simcoe County Rovers due to a foot injury, according to manager John Herdman, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Kerr looks to be set to miss some time, as he is now out after appearing to go down with a foot injury training. Not much more is known on the issue at the moment, but this will be a somewhat significant loss, as he has started in three of the six matches he has been available for. The club will most likely turn to Prince-Osei Owusu to gain more time in place of Kerr, as they are very low in options in the attacking department. He will now hope for a return in the club's next contest against Orlando City on Saturday.

APRIL 24 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Set for suspension return Long has completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Orlando City on Saturday.

Impact Long has been a regular for Toronto FC at the back, and the center-back should recover his starting role for this upcoming matchup.

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Five takeaways from the Revolution's loss vs. Toronto FC - The Boston Globe Despite New England head coach Caleb Porter claiming afterward, “We were the better team,” the game ended on a disappointing note that’s bec...

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Toronto FC vs. New England Revolution | Full Match Highlights

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Toronto FC earn 1-0 win over Revolution Prince Owusu scored the only goal in the 66th minute to lead Toronto FC to a 1-0 victory against the visiting New England Revolution on Satu...

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Federico Bernardeschi - Extends scoring drought Bernardeschi recorded seven shots (three on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Saturday's 1-0 victory over New England Revolution.

Impact Even though Bernardeschi has yet to score this season for Toronto, he remains one of the team's most influential players and is a key threat in the attacking scheme despite playing slightly out of position. Bernardeschi has racked up at least three shots in seven of his nine outings this season and averages a robust 3.77 shots per game, so he should be able to find the back of the net sooner than later.

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Spicer, Owusu help Toronto rally to beat Orlando City 2-1