Toronto Team News Page 29 - Soccer

Kobe Franklin - Records assist during win Franklin assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union.

Impact Franklin assisted Toronto FC's third goal, scored by Jonathan Osorio. The assist marks Franklin's first as a first-team player and helped Toronto add a consolation goal en route to finally snapping its eight-game losing streak. Once the MLS continues in September, Franklin could continue said positive momentum he created Wednesday.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Romero - Concedes goal during win Romero registered one save and allowed one goal in Wednesday's 3-1 victory against Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 87th minute.

Impact Despite saving a shot from Jesus Bueno, Romero did not do the same with such by Julian Carranza. Fortunately for the goalkeeper, Toronto FC logged multiple goals en route to a much-needed win. The team ended an eight-game losing streak dating back to June. During the streak, Romero conceded six goals without any clean sheets across his three appearances.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Latif Blessing - Makes bench to face Philly Blessing (lower body) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Philadelphia.

Impact The veteran midfielder recovered enough to make the bench after missing two games in a row. When healthy, he should be able to fight for decent minutes in midfield.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Ruled out to face Philly Sapong (lower body) is out of Wednesday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact It's unclear when the veteran striker picked up the injury, but the issue is severe enough to keep him out of this matchup against his former team. Deandre Kerr will start upfront as a replacement, while Sapong's next chance to play will come after the international break.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sigurd Rosted - Starting against Philadelphia Rosted (undisclosed) is in the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Rosted was a surprising absence last week against Columbus, but he returns to the XI here and will partner with Michael Bradley on defense. This will be just his second start since early May in league play, however. He has made 16 appearances (13 starts) for Toronto this season.

AUGUST 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Union look to pull away in East, visit Toronto FC The Philadelphia Union will look to create some breathing room in the Eastern Conference standings when they visit last-place Toronto FC on...

AUGUST 30, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

John Herdman explains Canada to Toronto FC move: "I need a different path now" | MLSSoccer.com John Herdman declared his desire to revitalize Toronto FC, much like he did the Canada men’s national team, as the Reds introduced him as th...

AUGUST 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

The inner turmoil that led to John Herdman swapping Canada Soccer for Toronto FC Herdman lost the backing of some of his players over the course of this year, sources say

AUGUST 29, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Latif Blessing - Questionable for Philadelphia match Blessing (lower body) is listed as questionable for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Blessing's status for Wednesday's game is still questionable after returning to practice this week.He has missed the last two matches due to this injury and looks like he will most likely be left out of the squad again. Even if he does make the squad it will most likely only be on the bench.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Questionable for Philadelphia match Sapong (lower body) is questionable for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia, according to the team injury report.

Impact Sapong will be a game time decision for Wednesday's match after picking up a lower body injury in-between matches. If the forward remains injured this could be a huge blow for Toronto as he has appeared in every match since joining the club early this season. If he is not fit for Saturday's match expect Hugo Mbongue or Jesus Batiz to get the start, or possibly even a formation change with the forward department very banged up right now.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Prince-Osei Owusu - Out against Philadelphia Owusu (lower body) is listed as out for Wednesday's matchup against Philadelphia.

Impact Owusu has only played one match for Toronto since joining the club, but now already finds himself on the injury list after picking up a lower body knock. This injury isn't a huge blow to the squad as the 26-year-old sits a little further back in the depth chart and only has one cap since joining the club in early August.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Going through concussion protocol O'Neill (concussion) is listed as out for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact O'Neill will miss Wednesday's match after picking up a concussion against the Columbus Crew on Saturday. The defender was subbed off the pitch in the 57th minute of Saturday's match after picking up the knock and now will remain sidelined for at least this match against Philadelphia. O'Neill should be out of concussion protocol in the next week and could return to full fitness before Toronto's next match against Vancouver on Sep. 16.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cassius Mailula - Listed as out Mailula (lower body) has been listed as out for Wednesday's match against Philadelphia, according to the team availability report.

Impact Mailula only joined Toronto a month ago, but is already on the injury report after picking up a lower body injury. The team has not announced how he picked up this injury or how long he will be out for. The 22-year-old is unfortunate to pick up this blow just after making his debut but hopefully won't be sidelined for too long, especially with the forward having plenty of time to rest due to Toronto's next game not being till Sep. 16.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gutierrez - Out for Union match Gutierrez (lower body) will remain out for Saturday's match against Philadelphia.

Impact Gutierrez will remain sidelined for another match as he was listed as out on the team injury list. The 26-year-old has now missed nearly two months of action since picking up the injury and only had played two matches for the club before his absence.

AUGUST 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

John Herdman leaving Canada post to coach Toronto FC Toronto FC hired Canada men's national team head coach John Herdman to the same position on Monday.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM

Canada men's coach John Herdman quits for Toronto FC assistant job

John Herdman has quit as coach of Canada’s men’s national team to move behind the bench at Toronto FC of Major League Soccer starting Oct. 1

AUGUST 28, 2023

Canada men's coach John Herdman quits for Toronto FC assistant job

Toronto FC name John Herdman new head coach | MLSSoccer.com Toronto FC have their new head coach, announcing Monday that John Herdman has been hired for the position. Herdman will depart his current p...

AUGUST 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Sigurd Rosted - Doesn't play against Columbus Rosted (undisclosed) was not in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against Columbus.

Impact Rosted was an unused sub against Montreal on Aug. 20 and didn't even make the squad against Columbus last Saturday, further enhancing the woes of a team that has struggled mightily all season long. Rosted's next chance to play will come against Philadelphia on Wednesday, but that might be a long shot given the quick turnaround between matches.

AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Raoul Petretta - Clears suspension Petretta has served his one-match suspension for a red card and is eligible for Wednesday's match against the Philadelphia Union.

Impact Petretta is set to return to left back for Wednesday's match following his suspension. He's started his previous five league games in a row, completing 17 tackles (11 won) and 14 crosses (three accurate).

AUGUST 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Crew too much for Toronto FC, 2-0 Diego Rossi and Jacen Russell-Rowe scored for the host Columbus Crew in a 2-0 victory to extend the Toronto FC losing streak to eight matche...

AUGUST 27, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Two shots in loss Insigne generated two shots (zero on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-0 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Insigne was a question to start coming into Saturday's match following an argument with head coach Terry Dunfield, but started the match regardless. He had an uninspiring performance, finishing with two off-target shots and one chance created before being subbed off in the 64th minute for Cassius Mailula.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Two shots in loss Bernardeschi recorded two shots (two on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat to Columbus Crew.

Impact Bernardeschi recorded two shots (both on target) Saturday, finishing with two-thirds of his team's shots on target. He also recorded three chances created, four crosses (two accurate), two corners, one tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of playing time.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Tomas Romero - Concedes twice in loss Romero made six saves and allowed two goals in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Columbus Crew.

Impact Romero had a busy night in Columbus as he faced eight shots on target and 31 total shots versus the Crew's league-leading attack. He conceded twice, but made a season high six saves in his third start of the season. He faces another difficult matchup on a short week versus Philadelphia Wednesday, a side which has scored 39 goals in 23 league matches this season.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Starting despite row Insigne (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Columbus.

Impact Insigne had a major arguement with his head coach Friday but still starts against Columbus. The striker is fully fit and will be a major boon to the first team that he available and leading the line.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Might not play against Columbus Insigne reportedly walked out of a training session Thursday after an argument with head coach Terry Dunfield and might not be part of the starting lineup Saturday against Columbus...

Impact Insigne left midway through Thursday's session after a heated argument with the head coach that stemmed from Dunfield's decision to have the star winger splitting reps on a drill with Deandre Kerr. Insigne left the training ground making derogatory comments about this treatment in MLS compared to other stars, and while he hasn't been mentioned in the injury report, it wouldn't be shocking if he starts the game on the bench as a disciplinary measure with Kerr in the XI as a replacement.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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