OCTOBER 4 • MLSSOCCER.COM
TORONTO 11-4-19 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
11-4-19 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Lionel Messi: How to watch, stream Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami | MLSSoccer.com After securing the 2024 Supporters' Shield, Lionel Messi and Inter Miami CF target the MLS single-season points record when they visit Toron...
Lorenzo Insigne - Long shot to face Inter Miami Insigne (calf) is questionable and unlikely to play against Inter Miami on Saturday, head coach John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic. "If he plays a role [Sat] it'll be...
Impact Insigne is very unlikely to see action in the final match of the regular season for the Reds, though the expectation is that he'd be able to feature in the playoffs if Toronto qualify. Insigne has had a disappointing season for a player of his caliber, though, notching just four goals and five assists across 22 appearances (17 starts). Expect Derrick Etienne to start in place of Insigne.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Raoul Petretta - Questionable for Saturday Petretta (hip) is questionable for Saturday's game against Inter Miami, head coach John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.
Impact The left-back has been a regular for Toronto this season after appearing in 26 games (25 as a starter) throughout the campaign. He's expected to be a game-time call for Saturday, and if he doesn't feature, then Aime Mabika could step into a potential replacement at center-back.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Kosi Thompson - Not playing Saturday Thompson (knee) won't be available for Saturday's game against Inter Miami, head coach John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.
Impact Thompson has been a regular off the bench for Toronto since he's made 29 appearances, but only six of those came in a starting role. Therefore, his absence shouldn't affect many fantasy decisions.
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Kevin Long - Out with concussion Long (concussion) won't be available for Saturday's game against Inter Miami, head coach John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.
Impact The central defender will miss the final game of the regular season for Toronto, though he could be available for a potential playoff run in case the Reds qualify. Either way, it's been an injury-riddled season for Long, but he's been a regular at the back when available. He finishes the 2024 regular season with 113 clearances, 40 tackles and 18 interceptions across 26 appearances (24 starts).
OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Johnson - Allowes four to the Red Bulls Johnson allowed four goals while making four saves during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.
Impact Johnson allowed a goal in the first half and three in the second as Toronto dropped all three points Wednesday. The keeper has allowed seven goals while combining for 11 saves over his last three starts with his last clean sheet coming in August.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Prince-Osei Owusu - Nets penalty from bench Owusu scored a goal with his lone shot while crossing once accurately and creating two chances during Wednesday's 4-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.
Impact Owusu entered the match in the 58th minute and scored from the penalty spot eight minutes into his appearance while leading Toronto with two chances created. The attacker has converted a penalty in back-to-back fixtures while combining for five shots and three chances created over his last three appearances.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Bernardeschi - Sent off Wednesday Bernardeschi was sent off in the second half of Wednesday's match against New York Red Bulls.
Impact Bernardeschi was shown a second yellow card in the 75th minute forcing Toronto down to ten men. The attacker will miss Saturday's season finale against Inter Miami through suspension.
OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE
John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each score second-half goals as the Red Bulls top Toronto
John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each scored a goal in the second half and the New York Red Bulls beat Toronto FC 4-1OCTOBER 3 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls | Red Bull Boost! | Full Match Highlights
OCTOBER 3 • YOUTUBE
Derick Etienne - Starting Wednesday Etienne (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for the midweek clash against New York Red Bulls.
Impact Etienne was absent from only one game due to the injury, returning to the first squad as soon as he was available again. He's expected to play an attacking midfield role alongside Federico Bernardeschi while Lorenzo Insigne remains out with a calf problem. Prior to the issue, Etienne scored three goals from 21 shots (seven on target) in 23 MLS appearances.
OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE
Eyeing East wild-card spot, Toronto FC face slumping Red Bulls Toronto FC will try to halt a three-match league winless run and take a major step closer to an Eastern Conference wild-card spot when they...
OCTOBER 1 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Lorenzo Insigne - Questionable for Saturday Insigne was forced off of training Monday with a calf injury. According to head coach John Herdman, he will be questionable for Wednesday's match versus RBNY, reports John Molinaro...
Impact Insigne had already been dealing with a calf injury, forcing him to miss the Rapids while only playing three minutes off the bench Saturday. With Toronto in the hunt of a playoff spot, the forward will look to recover in time before the final regular season game on Saturday, the minimum.
OCTOBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Deybi Flores - Back from suspension Flores completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face the Red Bulls on Wednesday.
Impact Flores is expected to return to the starting lineup right away now that he's available following a short one-game absence. The midfielder has started in 22 of his 28 appearances this term.
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Shane O'Neill - Plays off bench Saturday O'Neill (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago.
Impact O'Neill looked healthy and didn't have problems handling the workload in the second half, although he didn't make a significant impact in the box score. O'Neill has been a regular at the back when healthy, so there's a strong chance he might be part of the XI when Toronto takes on the Red Bulls on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE
Matty Longstaff - Solid defensively Longstaff recorded four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire.
Impact Longstaff didn't see much action in the attack Saturday but still held strong in the defense, notching two clearances and four tackles in the draw. He has now started in 24 of his 30 appearances while notching four goal contributions, as more of his work comes in the defensive portion of the midfield.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Bernardeschi - Whips in three crosses Bernardeschi generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chicago Fire.
Impact Bernardeschi was back in the starting XI Saturday after appearing off the bench last match, earning 90 minutes of play. He was okay in his time on the field, registering one shot, a chance created and three crosses. He is without a goal contribution in four appearances, having 13 on the season.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Prince-Osei Owusu - Nets from penalty spot Owusu scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire.
Impact Owusu scored his first goal in four appearances Saturday, finding a goal from a converted penalty. This marks his eighth goal contribution of the season, all of which are goals. He was quiet outside of his goals, registering three shots in 61 minutes of play.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Johnson - Concedes one against Chicago Johnson made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.
Impact Johnson could only stop two of the three shots he faced on net Saturday, allowing one goal in the draw. This marks his fifth straight match without a clean sheet, still having six on the season. He will look for his seventh when facing the Red Bulls on Wednesday.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights
SEPTEMBER 29 • YOUTUBE
Toronto FC draws with Fire after conceding 84th-minute goal Toronto FC is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, but is tied with two other teams and has one fewer game left to play.
SEPTEMBER 29 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Fire earn late draw with Toronto FC, but out of playoff hunt Jonathan Dean’s late goal for Chicago cancelled Prince Owusu’s first-half penalty strike as the Fire and visiting Toronto FC played to a 1-1...
SEPTEMBER 29 • KANSASCITY.COM
Jonathan Dean scores first MLS goal for Fire in 1-1 tie with Toronto
Jonathan Dean scored his first MLS goal in the 84th minute for the Chicago Fire in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FCSEPTEMBER 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Toronto seek victory over lowly Fire to improve playoff chances Toronto FC aren’t making things easy down the stretch in a quest for the playoffs.The Chicago Fire, meanwhile, are seemingly limping to the...
SEPTEMBER 27 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Shane O'Neill - Deemed questionable O'Neill is questionable for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to manager John Herdman.
Impact O'Neill is in doubt for Saturday's clash, though he played the full 90 last time out. It's not clear what the exact issue is for the defender, but he's been a nice depth option, with a larger role in the starting XI recently. If O'Neill is sidelined, Toronto may have to shift into a different defensive formation.
SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE
