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Derick Etienne - Out Saturday Etienne is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, manager John Herdman told reporters.

Impact Etienne is out with an undisclosed issue ahead of Saturday's clash after coming off at halftime last time out. The midfielder has been a key part of the first team everywhere from left wing-back to striker. He will be a tough loss, likely pushing Deandre Kerr into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Plays in cup loss Osorio (undisclosed) started and played the entire match during Wednesday's 0-0 loss to Vancouver during the Canadian Cup final.

Impact Osorio had been dealing with a minor injury, keeping him out of the clash with Colorado. He is expected to start again for Toronto against Chicago, having started the last five MLS games. In that span, the midfielder has scored once with four clearances, two tackles and two crosses (one accurate).

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Starts against Vancouver Insigne (calf) started and played 68 minutes during Wednesday's 0-0 loss against Vancouver during the Canadian Cup Final.

Impact Insigne returned for the Cup final, having missed the last match with a calf injury. He's underperformed since moving from Italy to MLS, only logging in four goals with five assists in 21 MLS appearances, making 17 starts while totaling 47 shots (21 on target), 24 chances created and 28 crosses (10 accurate).

SEPTEMBER 26 • ROTOWIRE

Three-peat! Vancouver Whitecaps top Toronto FC to win Canadian Championship | MLSSoccer.com A goalkeeping masterclass from Isaac Boehmer powered Vancouver Whitecaps FC to a penalty-kick victory over Toronto FC in Wednesday's 2024 Ca...

SEPTEMBER 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Deybi Flores - Suspended vs. Chicago Flores won't play against Chicago on Saturday due to a suspension.

Impact Flores picked up his ninth yellow card of the season, and due to the MLS booking rules, he's set to miss one match, meaning his presence will be deeply missed in midfield against the Fire. Expect Flores to be eligible to return against the Red Bulls on Oct. 2.

SEPTEMBER 23 • ROTOWIRE

Kevin Long - Unused Saturday Long (hamstring) was an unused sub in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Colorado Rapids.

Impact Long was an option for the first time in two matches, however was not fit to make an appearance. Once fit, the defender will return to being an option in the back line for Toronto, having made22 stars in 24 MLS appearances during his first season in the league.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Colorado Rapids vs. Toronto FC | Cannon Strikes! | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 22 • YOUTUBE

Rapids shut out Toronto FC to clinch playoff berth The Colorado Rapids secured an MLS Cup playoff spot with a 2-0 victory over Toronto FC on Saturday in Commerce City, Colo.Reggie Cannon and...

SEPTEMBER 22 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Prince-Osei Owusu - First start in September Owusu took an off target shot and created a chance during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Owusu was held off the scoresheet during a quiet outing against Colorado on Saturday. The start was the forward's first in the month of September as he also registered his first shot of the month in the defeat.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Concedes two more goals Johnson allowed two goals while making five saves during Saturday's 2-0 loss to Colorado.

Impact Johnson allowed two second half goals as Toronto lost their second straight match Saturday. The keeper has conceded five goals while making 14 saves over his last three starts and hasn't kept a clean sheet in September.

SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE

Rapids, Toronto FC hunting bounce-back victory The Colorado Rapids and Toronto FC will look to rebound from midweek losses when they meet in Commerce City, Colo., on Saturday.Colorado (14...

SEPTEMBER 21 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Whitecaps vs. Toronto FC: No one droning on about spying as Canadian championship nears Little is being said of the scandal dogging Toronto FC's John Herdman ahead of the Canadian Championship vs. the Whitecaps.

SEPTEMBER 20 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Kevin Long - Should be available vs. Colorado Long (hamstring) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, though his workload will have to be managed, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Repub...

Impact Long has missed Toronto's last two games, but the fact that he's expected to be available should give the Reds a huge boost in the defensive end. Long has been a regular for Toronto this season after starting in all but two of his 24 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Likely to be available Saturday Insigne (calf) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, though his workload will have to be managed, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republi...

Impact Insigne left the match against Columbus on Wednesday with a calf problem, but it seems the injury wasn't severe, and the star winger should be available to start against Colorado. Insigne's presence should give Toronto a huge boost in the final third, as he's registered four goals and five assists across 21 appearances this season.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Expected to be available Saturday Osorio (undisclosed) is expected to be available for Saturday's game against Colorado, though his workload will have to be managed, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC R...

Impact Osorio left the midweek game against Columbus with an undisclosed injury, but it seems he'll be able to suit up to face the Rapids. While the manager's words suggest Osorio might come off the bench, he's been a regular starter when available, as evidenced by the fact he's started in 18 of his 19 appearances. As long as he's ready to go, Osorio should keep his place in central midfield for the Reds.

SEPTEMBER 20 • ROTOWIRE

TFC general manager looks to future after cleaning up salary cap mess While Toronto FC is looking to improve its position on the pitch, general manager Jason Hernandez is trying to do the same off it.

SEPTEMBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Dealing with calf tightness Insigne left Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus with calf tightness and should be considered questionable to play Saturday against Colorado.

Impact Manager John Herdman has been critical of Insigne's inability to play full matches, and the star winger hasn't gone the full 90 since a 2-1 loss against Orlando on July 3. There's a quick turnaround with a match against the Rapids on Saturday, and it remains to be seen if Insigne will be able to play in that contest. The winger has four goals and five assists across 21 appearances (17 starts) for Toronto in the current MLS campaign.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Leader in multiple stats Bernardeschi took four off target shots, crossed eight times (two accurate) and created three chances during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Bernardeschi was held off the scoresheet, but played well leading Toronto in shots, crosses and chances created during the loss. The attacker has just one goal involvement while combining for eight shots, five chances created and 19 crosses over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Allows two to Columbus Johnson allowed two goals while making three saves during Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus.

Impact Johnson allowed two second half goals as Toronto dropped all three points Wednesday. The keeper has allowed six goals while combining for 12 saves over his last three starts.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Suspension completed O'Neill has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

Impact O'Neill has been an option to start at center back for Toronto, despite the large depth in that position for the side. He's seen four starts in the last nine MLS appearances, logging in nine clearances and six tackles with three blocks in that span.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Leaves injured Osorio generated one shot (zero on goal) in Wednesday's 2-0 loss to Columbus Crew. He was injured and subbed out in the 46th minute.

Impact Osorio was forced off at halftime with an injury. Prior to Wednesday, the midfielder had started and played all 90 minutes the last four MLS games, totaling a goal with four clearances and two tackles. He is set to be questionable for Saturday's trip to Colorado.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto FC vs. Columbus Crew | Cucho's Crew! Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 19 • YOUTUBE

Patrick Schulte notches 2nd straight shutout to help Crew top Toronto FC Cucho Hernandez had a goal and an assist off the bench to help the Columbus Crew defeat host Toronto FC 2-0 on Wednesday.Hernandez made it 1...

SEPTEMBER 19 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

SEPTEMBER 19 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

MLS champion Columbus Crew beats Toronto FC 2-0 Second-half goals lift defending MLS champion Columbus past Toronto FC

SEPTEMBER 19 • TORONTOSUN.COM

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