AUGUST 25, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
TORONTO 11-4-19 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
11-4-19 · 11TH IN EASTERN CONFERENCE
Crew looking to avoid letdown at home vs. Toronto FC The Columbus Crew can take a big step toward securing their playoff positioning when they host flailing Toronto FC on Saturday.
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Luka Gavran - Signs to first team Gavran will make a move to the senior team after agreeing to a contract with Toronto through the 2023 season, with options for the 2024 and 2025 seasons.
Impact Gavran had been playing with Toronto II in the MLS NEXT Pro league, making 86 saves with three clean sheets in 17 appearances this season. With Sean Johnson out with a fractured hand and Greg Ranjitsingh also out with knee surgery, team werein much need of a backup goalkeeper and Gavran is the perfect option, who will serve as support for Tomas Romero.
AUGUST 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Latif Blessing - Ruled out to face Columbus Blessing (undisclosed) has been ruled out for Saturday's match against Columbus, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.
Impact Blessing won't recover in time for the meeting against the Crew, but head coach Terry Dunfield said the midfielder should be back in training next week. That makes him a possibility for the midweek match against Philadelphia on Aug. 30.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sean Johnson - Recovery longer than expected Johnson underwent surgery on his left hand Monday and is expected to be out between six to eight weeks, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.
Impact Johnson suffered a fractured hand in training last week, and while the recovery was expected to be around four to six weeks, the visit to a specialist in Atlanta resulted in a longer period on the sidelines. Based on the updated timeline, the earliest Johnson could return to action would be against Cincinnati on Sep. 30, though there's a chance he might not return until next year, especially if Toronto end up being eliminated from playoff contention before he's healthy. Expect Tomas Romero to remain as Toronto's starting goalkeeper for the foreseeable future.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Gregory Ranjitsingh - Undergoes knee surgery Ranjitsingh underwent knee surgery and is set to miss four to six weeks, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.
Impact Toronto's third-string goalkeeper had a meniscus cleanup, and considering the lengthy absence, there's a chance he won't see the field again this season -- to do so, both Sean Johnson (hand) and Tomas Romero would have to be unavailable. Based on the timeline provided, the earliest Ranjitsingh could be available for selection would be against Cincinnati on Sep. 30.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Adama Diomande - Will miss rest of season Diomande will miss the rest of the season with an Achilles tendon injury in his left leg, the team announced.
Impact It was a disappointing season for Diomande, as he made just five appearances (two starts) for TFC all year long, and the team is already thin at the striker role, so this is another hit for the Canadian team. Diomande will aim to recover in order to return at full strength for the 2024 season, assuming he stays with the club.
AUGUST 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Aime Mabika - Scores own goal in defeat Mabika registered an own goal and one shot (zero on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus CF Montreal.
Impact Mabika scored an own goal in the 25th minute which essentially tipped the scales in Montreal's favour. He performed decently defensively with two tackles, two clearances and one interception.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Jonathan Osorio - Assists against Montreal Osorio assisted once to go with zero corners and one chance created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat versus CF Montreal.
Impact Osorio set-up a late consolation for Federico Bernardeschi in the 94th minute. He completed a dribble and made a tackle. He has played 12 games this season and has recorded one goal and four assists.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Federico Bernardeschi - Scores twice in defeat Bernardeschi scored two goals to go with three shots (two on goal), seven crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 3-2 loss against CF Montreal.
Impact Bernardeschi scored in the 66th minute assisted by Lorenzo Insigne and in the 94th minute assisted by Jonathan Osorio. He recorded the most crosses in the match and also made a tackle. He ended his bad spell of games as he finally recorded a goal involvement after 13 games.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Tomas Romero - Concedes thrice in defeat Romero made four saves and allowed three goals in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus CF Montreal.
Impact Romero made four saves and conceded twice to Mathieu Choiniere and an own goal to Aime Mabika. This was only his second appearance of the season. He looks likely to start next week against Columbus Crew.
AUGUST 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Lorenzo Insigne - Comes off bench against Columbus Insigne (lower body) came off the bench and delivered an assist in Sunday's 3-2 loss to Montreal.
Impact Insigne finally returned to action and Toronto felt his presence in the final third, as his sole presence created a sense of danger on the opposing defense. He ultimately got into the scoresheet when he set up Federico Bernardeschi's second goal, but his efforts were not enough and Toronto still lost the game. Given he was able to handle a 45-minute shift, it wouldn't be shocking if Insigne is in the starting lineup when Toronto takes on Columbus on Saturday.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto FC vs. CF Montréal
AUGUST 21, 2023 • YOUTUBE
Choinière scores twice, leads Montreal over Toronto 3-2
Mathieu Choinière scored an early goal and an own-goal by Toronto FC defender Aimé Mabika aided CF Montreal’s cause in a 3-2 victory as league play resumed after a five-week layoff...AUGUST 21, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
CF Montreal build early lead, hang on to beat Toronto FC Mathieu Choiniere scored twice to help CF Montreal to a 3-2 win against host Toronto FC on Sunday.
AUGUST 21, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
CF Montréal vs. Toronto FC FREE LIVE STREAM (8/20/23): Watch MLS online | Time, TV, channel CF Montréal faces Toronto FC in a MLS regular season game on Sunday, August 20, 2023 (8/20/23) at BMO Field in Toronto, Ontario.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • NJ.COM
Raoul Petretta - Issued red card Petretta recorded one shot (zero on goal) and two crosses (zero accurate) in Sunday's 3-2 loss versus CF Montreal. He picked up a red card and was sent off in the 77th minute.
Impact Petretta was shown a straight red card and will miss Saturday's match against Colombus. He has got the start at left back the last five matches, totaling 17 tackles and seven interceptions in that span. With Cristian Gutierrez (lower body) also still injured, this means that Kobe Franklin could see the start again at left back in his absence.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Michael Bradley - Back in lineup Bradley (hamstring) is in the starting XI during Sunday's match against Montreal.
Impact The team captain is back after sitting out since April with a hamstring injury. He's started all seven matches played in thus far, totaling a goal and an assist in that span.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Victor Vazquez - On bench for Sunday Vazquez (foot) is on the bench for Sunday's match against Montreal.
Impact Vazquez is back with the team after sitting out the last four and a half months with a foot injury. He will likely remain a bench option for the time being until he gets back to form.
AUGUST 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
CF Montreal fight for playoffs vs. lowly Toronto FC With the break behind them, CF Montreal pursue their playoff push with a visit to Toronto FC in the latest edition of the Canadian Classic o...
AUGUST 19, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Gregory Ranjitsingh - Not playing Sunday Ranjitsingh (lower body) is out against Montreal on Sunday, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.
Impact Ranjitsingh's absence comes at the worst possible time for Toronto, as Sean Johnson (hand) is also out, so Tomas Romero will be starting, while there's a lot of uncertainty regarding who will operate as the backup. Ranjitsingh's next chance to feature will come against Columbus on Aug. 26.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Latif Blessing - Ruled out for Sunday Blessing has been ruled out for Sunday's match against Montreal due to an undisclosed injury, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.
Impact It's unclear what injury affects Blessing, but his absence creates a massive hole in midfield for a Toronto squad lacking depth in that area. Blessing's next chance to play will come against Columbus on Aug. 26.
AUGUST 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto FC G Sean Johnson to see hand specialist Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson will visit a specialist this week to determine the severity of his fractured hand.
AUGUST 17, 2023 • DEADSPIN.COM
Toronto FC goalkeeper Sean Johnson out 4-6 weeks with hand fracture | MLSSoccer.com Toronto FC's already tough season just got tougher, as veteran goalkeeper Sean Johnson suffered a hand fracture during training on Tuesday a...
AUGUST 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Sean Johnson - Suffers fractured hand Johnson will be out for four-to-six weeks with a fractured hand, Toronto announced.
Impact Johnson is set for an extended period on the sideline due to the fractured hand he suffered in training Tuesday. The goalkeeper has played just one regular season match since June due to his participation in the Gold Cup. Tomas Romero or Greg Ranjitsingh could replace Johnson, though neither have proven to be impressive backups.
AUGUST 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
