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Prince-Osei Owusu - Upgraded to questionable Owusu (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Miami.

Impact Owusu was upgraded to questionable for Wednesday's mid-week clash. The forward has a chance to return though it's likely to be in a more limited fashion. If Owusu can't pass his late fitness test his next chance would be a Saturday trip to NYC FC.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cassius Mailula - Out once more Mailula (lower body) is out for Wednesday's trip to Miami, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Mailula is out for a third match in a row due to an ongoing lower body injury. The forward is no closer to returning from the lower body injury and won't have much more time to recover before a Saturday trip to NYC FC.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gutierrez - Remains out Gutierrez (lower body) is out for Wednesday's trip to Miami, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Gutierrez is set for another match on the sideline as he continues to deal with a lower body injury. The defender's next chance to return will be a Saturday trip to NYC FC.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lionel Messi: How to watch, stream Inter Miami vs. Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com Inter Miami CF and Lionel Messi return to DRV PNK Stadium Wednesday evening against last-place Toronto FC, hoping a bounceback result awaits...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Goal contribution in consecutive games Insigne assisted once to go with five shots (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 2-1 loss to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Insigne earned a goal contribution for the second match in a row after finding Deandre Kerr to open up the scoring in Saturday's match. He now has eight goal contributions on the year and three in his last four appearances. The 32-year-old has been very underwhelming in his first full season with Toronto after being a highly anticipated signing, though some of it has not been completely his fault after enduring numerous injuries throughout the season. He just finally matched his goal-contribution tally from last season in Saturday's match despite playing in seven more games this season and will hope to add to that before the end of the campaign.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Scores opening goal Kerr scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-1 defeat versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Kerr opened up the scoring in the 50th minute of Saturday's match after finding the back of the net off of a Lorenzo Insigne pass. Kerr has now registered five goals and six-goal contributions in 19 appearances. The 20-year-old is still trying to find a normal starting spot and continues to be used as a rotation player after starting in half of Toronto's matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Romero - Decent despite loss Romero had six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Romero had a decent game in net despite the loss, making six saves while allowing two goals. The 22-year-old was just recently moved between the sticks for Toronto, with both Greg Ranjitsingh and Sean Johnson out with injuries. He has only played in five matches but is yet to earn a clean sheet, allowing nine goals and making 22 saves during that span. Things will not get any easier for the young keeper in his next match when he heads down to Miami to take on Lionel Messi and Inter Miami.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Whitecaps rally past woeful Toronto FC, 2-1 Brian White scored the tiebreaking goal in the 66th minute as the visiting Vancouver Whitecaps earned a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC on Satur...

SEPTEMBER 17, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

C.J. Sapong - Back on bench Sapong (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact Sapong returns to the bench Saturday after a lower body injury saw him sidelined against Philadelphia. The striker apparently was able to recover from the issue quickly and should be an option once more behind Lorenzo Insigne and Deandre Kerr.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Available Saturday O'Neill (concussion) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Vancouver.

Impact O'Neill returns to the bench Saturday after clearing concussion protocols. The defender missed over a month due to the issues but is now an option once more and could be given a chance to build some match fitness off the bench.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Junior Hoilett, Whitecaps need points vs. last-place Toronto FC Trying to secure the sixth playoff berth in team history, the Vancouver Whitecaps are locked in a tight race for positioning in the Western...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Gregory Ranjitsingh - Not ready to return Ranjitsingh (knee) is out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Ranjitsingh is back in training but wasn't deemed fit to get back on the pitch Saturday. With Sean Johnson (hand) also out Tomas Romero will continue in the starting XI against Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prince-Osei Owusu - Ruled out once more Owusu (lower body) is not available for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Owusu isn't an option once more, ruling him out for a third match in a row. The striker made one appearance for the club after signing and immediately went on the injury report with a lower body issue. His next chance to return is a Wednesday trip to Miami.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cassius Mailula - Remains out Mailula (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Mailula is on the sideline for Saturday's match against Vancouver as he continues to struggle with the lower body injury he picked up against Columbus. The forward has made just one 26-minute bench cameo since joining the club and will hope to make a return during a mid-week trip to Miami.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gutierrez - Out against Whitecaps Gutierrez (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Gutierrez is ruled out once more as he continues to come back from a lower body issue. The defender trained on grass earlier in the week and could return as soon as a Wednesday trip to Miami if he can continue to ramp up his recovery.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Trains Tuesday O'Neill (head) is back on the grass as he is edging closer from passing concussion protocol ahead of Saturday's clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps, per John Molinaro of the TFC Rep...

Impact O'Neill has been in concussion protocol since Aug following a head injury sustained against Columbus. He had started his previous six league matches played, totaling 14 clearances, 13 tackles and 10 interceptions. If the defender passes protocol, he will likely be an option for Saturday's match against Vancouver.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gutierrez - Returns to grass Gutierrez (lower body) is back training with the team ahead of Saturday's match versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC, per John Molinaro of the TFC Republic.

Impact Gutierrez is making big steps in his road to recovery as he is back training with the team. He's only made two appearances all season, spending most of the season sidelined while dealing with different injuries and illnesses.

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Gregory Ranjitsingh - Back in team training Ranjitsingh (knee) is back in team training with the team following knee surgery, reports John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Ranjitsingh underwent minor surgery on his knee and is now back in training with the team. With Sean Johnson (hand) still out, he will continue to be used as a backup for Tomas Romero once he returns,

SEPTEMBER 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto stuns Union 3-1 to snap 11-match winless streak

Deandre Kerr had a goal and an assist and Toronto FC stunned the Philadelphia Union 3-1 to snap an 11-match winless streak

AUGUST 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto FC shock Union, snap 8-match skid With incoming coach John Herdman in attendance, Toronto FC stunned the visiting Philadelphia Union 3-1 on Wednesday night.

AUGUST 31, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Finally scores again Insigne scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was g...

Impact Insigne logged Toronto FC's opening goal, the first of three that would ultimately help his struggling team finally snap an eight-game losing streak. It also broke a slump for the veteran forward, who had not scored since June 10. Coincidentally, Toronto's team began the eight-game losing streak its following matchup after said date.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Assist and goal during win Kerr scored one goal and assisted once from two shots and one chance created in Wednesday's 3-1 win against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Kerr logged the assist to Toronto FC's first goal, recorded by Lorenzo Insigne. In the game's second half, Kerr scored Toronto's second goal, which was ultimately enough to help the team snap an eight-game losing streak dating back to June. With his performance Wednesday, the 20-year-old surpassed his goal and assist tallies (three and zero) that he logged in 2022.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Scores goal Osorio scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and three chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 win over Philadelphia Union.

Impact Osorio had a strong late-August, during which he logged a goal and an assist across three appearances. Ideally for him, the span marks a positive momentum-shifter to his 2023, which has been marred by injuries and team disappointments at both domestic and continental levels.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE