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Former Canada coach John Herdman receives admonishment following disciplinary hearing

Former Canada soccer coach John Herdman has received a written admonishment following a disciplinary committee hearing that was triggered by a drone-spying scandal at the Paris Oly...

MARCH 29 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tyrese Spicer - No longer absent Spicer (international duty) is back with his club and is an option moving forward.

Impact Spicer is back from his time with Trinidad & Tobago and is an option to play for Toronto again. He started the two games before his absence in the midfield and could get that spot back immediately Saturday.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Not on injury report Osorio was removed from the MLS injury report and is back with Toronto.

Impact Osorio looks to be an option again after serving with Canada, as he is now back with the club. This does clear him to play and he could maybe see a start immediately after being in the starting XI in all the games with Toronto this season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Deybi Flores - Back with club Flores (international duty) is back with his club and is an option moving forward.

Impact Flores is back with the club after his time with Honduras, set to be an option in their upcoming games. He is a regular starter and should return to that spot almost immediately after starting three of his four appearances of the season.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Longstaff - Added to injury report Longstaff (ankle) is questionable for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Longstaff was added to the injury report with an ankle injury. The midfielder got the full 90 last time out so it's not clear when he picked up the ankle issue. Longstaff will hope to play through the issue against a red-hot Whitecaps side.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Ruled out Saturday Long (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with Vancouver, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Long is ruled out for Saturday's match as he was ruled out with a lower body injury. The defender is a major loss while out, and will hope to return before an April 6 trip to Miami. Nicksoen Gomis could get the start with Long out.

MARCH 28 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Brynhildsen - Back in training Brynhildsen (undisclosed) has returned to training and could be an option to face Vancouver on Saturday, according to Waking The Red.

Impact The striker missed the match against the Red Bulls over the previous weekend, but his return to training suggests he might be able to return to action for the matchup against the Whitecaps. If he doesn't start, then Deandre Kerr would likely play as the striker.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

Sigurd Rosted - Back for TFC Rosted played the second half in Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Rosted was back for Toronto, having missed the last two matches with a lower body injury. He started three of the four MLS games played at center back, recording five clearances, five interceptions and three tackles with a goal during his third campaign in Toronto.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Goes all 90 minutes Long registered three tackles (three won), 12 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Long was able to start per usual at center back after picking up a minor injury against Chicago. He started all five matches played, collecting 23 clearances while making six tackles and six interceptions.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Fires two shots Bernardeschi took two off target shots and crossed once inaccurately during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Bernardeschi was held off the scoresheet, but tied for the team-high with his two shots in the match. The attacker has an assist to go along with six shots, two chances created and 13 crosses over his last three starts.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Four saves in loss Johnson allowed two goals while making four saves during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Johnson allowed a goal in each half including the game winner in the 76th minute. The keeper has allowed two goals in each of his last three starts while combining for 11 saves over that timeframe.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Quiet in season debut Insigne failed to register a shot, cross or create a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Insigne was held off the scoresheet, but did play the full 90 minutes during his season debut. The attacker should be a regular in the starting XI when fit.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Scores as substitute Kerr scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kerr entered the match in the 56th minute and scored Toronto's lone goal in the 70th while leading Toronto with two shots. The forward has goals in back-to-back matches while combining for three shots over that stretch.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Derick Etienne - First goal involvement of season Etienne had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne entered the match in the 56th minute and set up Deandre Kerr in the 70th while leading Toronto in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Etienne who has combined for two chances created and four crosses over his last three appearances totaling 48 minutes from the bench.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Henry Wingo - Back in starting XI Wingo (lower body) is starting in Saturday's matchup against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Wingo has regained enough fitness to feature in the weekend game despite being expected to miss more weeks due to the injury. He'll likely play a right wing-back role, leaving Kosi Thompson among the substitutes this time. Prior to his two-game absence, Wingo racked up three crosses (none accurate), four clearances, two tackles and two interceptions across 127 minutes of play.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Starting against Red Bulls Insigne (coach's decision) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's clash with the New York Red Bulls.

Impact Insigne will make his 2025 season debut after being sidelined in the initial four games. The attacker's return boosts the team's offensive depth while pushing Deandre Kerr to the bench. However, Insigne has failed to score and assisted twice over his most recent 10 MLS outings.

MARCH 22 • ROTOWIRE

Ola Brynhildsen - Won't play vs. NY Red Bulls Brynhildsen (undisclosed) won't be available for Saturday's game against the New York Red Bulls, head coach Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Fraser said he doesn't think the injury is too serious, but the Norwegian midfielder won't play this weekend. Furthermore, there's no timeline as to when he'll be able to return to action. Brynhildsen has recorded two appearances this season, and his next chance to play will come against Vancouver on Saturday, March 29.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Status uncertain for Saturday Insigne (coach's decision) is uncertain to play against the Red Bulls on Friday, head coach Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Insigne has yet to play for Toronto this season, and his absences have been strictly due to a managerial decision. The fact that the Italian winger remains questionable -- at best -- for Saturday suggests another absence might not be surprising.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

Deybi Flores - Summoned by Honduras Flores is out for Saturday's trip to NYRB due to national team duty.

Impact Flores was summoned by the Honduran national team and will miss Saturday's clash. The midfielder started the first three matches of the season but was left on the bench against Chicago. Alonso Coello should start in midfield with Flores missing.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Tyrese Spicer - Out with national team Spicer is out for Saturday's trip to NYRB after being called up by Trinidad & Tobago.

Impact Spicer won't be an option against the Red Bulls while he handles national team duty. The midfielder has started on the left wing in each of the last two matches. Theo Corbeanu could get the start Saturday with Spicer out.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Linking with Canada Osorio is joining Canada and will miss Saturday's trip to NYRB.

Impact Osorio is set to miss one match due to national team duty. The midfielder has been crucial at the middle of the park for Toronto and will be a tough blow. Kosi Thompson could fill Osorio's role for Saturday's trip.

MARCH 18 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Picks up injury Saturday Long (undisclosed) was forced off injured during Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Long picked up the injury in first-half stoppage time and was forced off, which suggests it could be serious since he could not wait until halftime. The defender was replaced by Lazar Stefanovic, who could see a larger role if the injury proves significant. Long will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue and his availability moving forward.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Gives up two goals Johnson made two saves but also gave up two goals in a 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire Saturday.

Impact Johnson has given up at least two goals in every game this season, conceding 10 overall. He will likely continue to struggle against NYRB next Saturday, despite the side only scoring four goals in four matches this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Scores early Kerr logged a quick goal but Toronto FC was unable to maintain the lead in a 2-1 loss Saturday against the Chicago Fire.

Impact The forward was able to put away his only shot of the game to give Toronto the early lead. He will likely have a tougher time finding the back of the net against NYRB next week, as the side has only conceded three goals early this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Fails to score but gets assist Bernardeschi didn't put any of his three shots on target but logged an assist in Toronto FC's 2-1 loss to the Chicago Fire Saturday.

Impact Bernardeschi also had eight crosses and three corner kicks, but only created one chance for his team. He'll need to be more efficient if Toronto wants to take points off NYRB, who have only allowed three goals in four MLS matches.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

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Former Canada coach John Herdman receives admonishment following disciplinary hearing