Toronto Team News Page 18 - Soccer

Tyrese Spicer - Questionable for Saturday Spicer is in question for Saturday's match against Charlotte due to toe issues, according to manager John Herdman, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Spicer looks to have picked up a problem over the week, as he is now questionable with a toe complication. This could be an issue for the club, as the midfielder has started in the club's past three contests, with Jahkeele Marchall-Rutty being his most likely replacement due to Paoul Petretta also being questionable with a groin problem. The club will now most likely decide if Spicer is an option based on a late fitness test, with him returning to the starting XI as the best-case scenario, while any pain at all will probably force him to sit out.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Jordan Perruzza - Remains limited Perruzza (goin) is training individually ahead of Saturday's trip to Charlotte, per John Molinaro of the TC Republic.

Impact Perruzza is still looking to make his season debut as he struggles with a groin injury. He has been an unused sub three times as he is not yet fit to make an appearance on the pitch for Toronto, with his last MLS appearances being July 8.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Petretta - Training alone Petretta (groin) is training on the side along ahead of Saturday's trip to Charlotte, reports John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact At this rate, Petretta is not expected to be an option Saturday as he continues to be held off from team training with a groin injury. He had already missed the last four matches and is in line to miss another one. The midfielder had started three games in the three appearances prior to his injury, recording five clearances and four interceptions.

APRIL 11 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps cruise to 4-0 rout over Toronto FC Bryan White, Fafa Picault, Ryan Gauld and Ranko Veselinovic scored and the defense did the rest as host Vancouver rolled to a 4-0 win over T...

APRIL 10 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Federico Bernardeschi - Registers most crosses in the game Bernardeschi recorded one shot (zero on goal), nine crosses (three accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow c...

Impact Bernardeschi registered the most crosses in the game, completed four dribbles, created a chance and also made a tackle. He has taken 26 shots and created 14 chances in seven games this season, but is yet to register a goal involvement.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Concedes four against Vancouver Whitecaps FC Johnson had two saves and allowed four goals in Saturday's 4-0 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Johnson recorded two saves and a clearance and conceded four goals. He started the season with consecutive clean sheets against New England and Cincinnati, but was unable to register a clean sheet against Toronto this game. He faces Charlotte FC next week.

APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE

Vancouver Whitecaps FC vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights

APRIL 7 • YOUTUBE

Whitecaps cruise to 4-0 rout over Toronto FC Bryan White, Fafa Picault, Ryan Gauld and Ranko Veselinovic scored and the defense did the rest as host Vancouver rolled to a 4-0 win over T...

APRIL 7 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nickseon Gomis - Makes suprise appearance in starting XI Gomis (wrist) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Gomis is making his return Saturday, to much surprise, as he was expected to miss the next couple of weeks of action due to a broken wrist. However, it appears he will just play with a cast or brace on his wrist, as he is in the starting XI Saturday. The defender should continue in the starting role now that he is fit, as he started in the club's first two contests of the season before heading to the sidelines, implying he will be a regular starting this campaign.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Starting against Vancouver Johnson (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

Impact Johnson is making his return to play after a four match absence on the sidelines due to a hamstring issue, making his way back to the starting XI Saturday. He should be expected to remain in goal now that he is healthy, as he was their regular starter to begin the season and is easily their best option when available.

APRIL 6 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps cresting as they host Toronto FC The Vancouver Whitecaps look to continue their impressive recent run of play when they host Toronto FC on Saturday in a meeting of two of th...

APRIL 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Sean Johnson - Available for return Johnson (hamstring) could make his return to play Saturday against Vancouver, according to manager John Herdman, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Johnson is once again in line for a return, although this could be taken with a grain of salt, as we were told the same thing last week before he ultimately was left on the sidelines. If he does return, the goalie will hope to get in the starting XI immediately, as he is the team's best option in net, having gotten the start in both of the contests he has been available for, registering a clean sheet in both appearances while notching 11 saves. However, if he is sidelined again, Luka Gavran will get the go as starting keeper.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

John Herdman on mission to turn Toronto FC into an "apex predator" | MLSSoccer.com Toronto FC are among the most pleasant early-season surprises in 2024, entering a new era under head coach John Herdman.

APRIL 4 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Federico Bernardeschi - Muted performance in loss Bernardeschi had four shots (one on goal), four crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Bernardeschi was unable to make a definitive impact Saturday during Toronto's 1-3 loss to Sporting Kansas City. Bernardeschi registered just one shot on target and did not have an accurate cross. The performance marked the first occasion of 2024 in which Bernardeschi has failed to record at least one chance created in an appearance. Bernardeschi scored five times and provided two assists over 31 appearances (31 starts) for Toronto in 2023. However, he has yet to manager a goal contribution through six appearances (six starts) in 2024.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Assists Toronto's lone goal Marshall-Rutty assisted once to go with two shots (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Marshall-Rutty was selected to the starting XI for the third successive match Saturday as Toronto fell to Sporting Kansas City by a margin of 1-3. Marshall-Rutty began the 2024 campaign with two substitute appearances and one match as an unused substitute, but he's now seemingly broken through after three consecutive starts. Over the three match span, Marshall-Rutty has scored once, provided an assist and created three chances.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Scores team's lone goal in loss Osorio scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and three corners in Saturday's 3-1 loss against Sporting Kansas City. In addition, he was g...

Impact Osorio scored Toronto's lone goal Saturday as they fell to Sporting Kansas City 1-3. The goal was Osorio's first of the 2024 campaign. He chipped in one tackle (one won) to Toronto's defensive effort. Over five appearances (four starts) in 2024, Osorio has attempted just four crosses (zero accurate) and taken just four corners. However, Osorio's passing from the midfield has resulted in 10 chances created.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Gavran - Six saves in loss Gavran registered six saves and allowed three goals in Saturday's 3-1 defeat to Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Garvan was harried Saturday for the entire 90 minutes of Toronto's 1-3 loss to Kansas City. He turned away six of the nine shots on target during the match. With first choice keeper Sean Johnson's return inching ever closer, Garvan's time in net for Toronto could be coming to an end. Garvan has made four starts in 2024, allowed five goals and recorded two clean sheets. If Garvan remains in net for Toronto, his next start will come as Toronto travel to take on Vancouver next Saturday.

MARCH 31 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC vs. Sporting Kansas City | Golazos Only! | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 31 • YOUTUBE

Sporting KC scores 3 second-half goals to top Toronto FC Remi Walter, Jake Davis and Alenis Vargas scored second-half goals on Saturday night, leading Sporting Kansas City to a 3-1 road victory ove...

MARCH 31 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

MARCH 31 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM

Shane O'Neill - 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

Thriving despite injuries, Toronto FC take on Sporting KC Ravaged by injuries, Toronto FC has gotten through the first month of the MLS season with flying colors and looks to end March on a high not...

MARCH 30 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Toronto FC star Lorenzo Insigne (hamstring) out six weeks Toronto FC standout forward Lorenzo Insigne will be sidelined up to six weeks due to a right hamstring injury sustained last weekend against...

MARCH 29 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Deybi Flores - No longer on international duty Flores (international duty) is available for Saturday's match against Kansas City.

Impact Flores is back from his national team duty with Honduras, now being an option for selection. The midfielder will most likely return to the starting XI Saturday, as he has started and played the full 90 in all four contests he has been available for this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - 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

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