Toronto Team News Page 20 - Soccer

Luka Gavran - Busy in loss Gavran registered seven saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 loss against New York City FC.

Impact Gavran started his second match in a row with Sean Johnson still out on injury. He had a great performance, despite allowing two goals. The keeper only played in four games in 2023, recording 20 saves while allowing 12 goals. He is set to face off against Atlanta United on Saturday, who have scored six goals in the last three contests.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Deybi Flores - Headed for national team Flores was called up by Honduras and will miss Saturday's clash with Atlanta.

Impact Flores will miss one match, his first match on the sideline since making the switch to Toronto. The midfielder has immediately grabbed a huge role in Toronto, and will be tough to replace for Saturday's match. Tyrese Spicer could get a full MLS debut during Saturday's clash with Flores out.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Picks up hip injury Osorio will be held out of Canada's Copa America qualifier during the international break due to a hip issue, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Osorio will be heading to the sidelines, as he has picked up a hip injury that held him out of the club's last match against NYFC and will keep him from playing with Canada over the international break. It is still unclear how severe the injury is or when he is expected to return, but the club will hope for only a minor issue, as he did start in the first three matches of the campaign. He will now miss at least Saturday's match against Atlanta United but will hope for a return the next week against Sporting Kansas City on March 30.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

New York City FC vs. Toronto FC | Free Kick Golazo!! | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 18 • YOUTUBE

Kevin O'Toole's first MLS goal lifts NYCFC over Toronto FC Kevin O’Toole scored the first goal of his MLS career in the 65th minute and New York City FC rallied to a 2-1 victory over visiting Toronto...

MARCH 17 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Jordan Perruzza - Available off bench Perruzza (groin) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Perruzza is back on the bench Saturday after missing all three matches to open the 2024 season. The forward may struggle to find a major role in the first team even when up to full fitness. Though he should see chances off the bench occasionally.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Back on bench Kerr (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC.

Impact Kerr is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with NYC FC. The forward will likely have a limited ceiling both on minutes and even appearances. Prince Osei-Owusu gets the start during Saturday's clash.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne leads surprising Toronto FC against NYCFC Toronto FC can continue their surprising unbeaten start to the new season when they visit New York City FC on Saturday night.Toronto (2-0-1,...

MARCH 16 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Nickseon Gomis - Set for four weeks out Gomis is set for four weeks out after undergoing wrist surgery, according to Walking the Red.

Impact Gomis has gotten the starts and gone the full 90 in two matches in a row but is now set for a spell on the sideline. The defender could be replaced by Sigurd Rosted for Saturday's clash with New York City FC, as well as the next three matches against Atlanta, Kansas City, and Vancouver.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Dynamo acquire M Latif Blessing from Toronto FC The Houston Dynamo acquired midfielder Latif Blessing on Thursday from Toronto FC in exchange for $75,000 in general allocation money.Toront...

MARCH 14 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Houston Dynamo acquire Latif Blessing from Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing - HOU receive: Latif Blessing - TOR receive: Up to $275k GAM Houston Dynamo FC have acquired midfielder Lat...

MARCH 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Richie Laryea - Set for two weeks out Laryea (hamstring) is expected to miss two weeks, manager John Herdman told reporters.

Impact Laryea has yet to appear since the opening match of the 2024 season and is set to miss two more weeks. That will put him on the sideline for at least two more matches and likely keep him out until a March 30 clash with Kansas City. Kobe Franklin should get more chances in the starting XI with Laryea on the sideline.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Could return Saturday Kerr (calf) could return to action Saturday against New York City FC, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.

Impact Kerr has yet to make his season debut in 2024, but he could be in line to feature against NYCFC. That said, even if he's available, his fantasy upside should be pretty low, as he's expected to be nothing more than a bench option in Toronto's attack.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Out two more weeks Johnson (hamstring) will miss two weeks, according to manager John Herdman.

Impact Johnson is going to miss at least two more matches while he deals with a hamstring issue. That means he's out for a March 16 trip to NYC FC and a March 23 clash with Atlanta. Johnson's first chance to return will be a March 30 match against Kansas City.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC's Lorenzo Insigne wins Goal of the Matchday | MLSSoccer.com Repeat! Lorenzo Insigne has narrowly won a second straight AT&T Goal of the Matchday award, getting 32.2% of the fan vote after his top-corn...

MARCH 13 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Richie Laryea - Left out of Canada call ups Laryea (thigh) was left off the Canada national team call ups in March as he continues to deal with injury. Per manager John Herdman, "He's close to training and then he feels it a...

Impact Laryea is still a heavy doubt for Saturday as he has yet to train with the team. Since being left the Canadian national team, he will use the time to recover and win his starting place in the lineup back, with Kobe Franklin getting the call in the midfield in his place.

MARCH 12 • ROTOWIRE

MLS takeaways: Which teams should panic (or not) after three games NYCFC, Orlando and New England have all had rough stars, while Montreal, Minnesota and Toronto FC have surprised

MARCH 11 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Federico Bernardeschi - Three chances created in draw Bernardeschi generated three shots (one on goal), six crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 1-0 victory over Charlotte FC.

Impact Bernardeschi sent a season-high six crosses but finished without an accurate cross for the second straight game. His three chances created in the match also mark a new season high, and he has at least one chance created in all three games played. Additionally, Bernardeschi dished a season-high 53 passes and came up with his first tackle won of the campaign.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Matthew Longstaff - Supplies assist in debut Longstaff assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Longstaff made a positive impact in his season debut by delivering an assist on his squad's only goal in the 1-0 win. He also completed 22 passes in the match, as he looks to be settling in well with his new squad.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Nets second goal of season Insigne scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), three crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-0 win over Charlotte FC. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Insigne scored for the second consecutive game and is already up to two goals in just three games played this season. He finished with two shots for the third straight game, and he completed at least 40 passes for the second time in the three outings. Insigne also has recorded a tackle won in each of the last two matches.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Luka Gavran - Clean sheet in debut Gavran recorded three saves and allowed zero goals in Saturday's 1-0 victory versus Charlotte FC.

Impact Gavran delivered a top-notch performance in his first appearance of the season. Up next for Toronto FC is a meeting with New York City FC on Saturday. Gavran only had four appearances last season and is already on pace to be more involved with the current campaign.

MARCH 10 • ROTOWIRE

Insigne scores second-straight game winner as Toronto FC tops Charlotte FC 1-0

Lorenzo Insigne fired a right-footed shot from five yards outside the penalty box into the top right corner in the 80th minute to break a scoreless tie and give Toronto FC a 1-0 vi...

MARCH 9 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Lorenzo Insigne plays hero again as Toronto FC top Charlotte FC Lorenzo Insigne played hero for Toronto FC for the second match in a row, scoring on a curling shot from long range in the 80th minute to se...

MARCH 9 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

MARCH 9 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Toronto FC vs. Charlotte FC | Another Insigne GOLAZO! | Full Match Highlights

MARCH 9 • YOUTUBE

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Insigne scores second-straight game winner as Toronto FC tops Charlotte FC 1-0