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Federico Bernardeschi - Plays first half in loss Bernardeschi took two corner kicks and completed 14 passes before getting hooked at halftime of Saturday's 4-2 defeat against the Union.

Impact Bernardeschi was questionable with a lower body injury heading into Saturday's match, and he had a quiet game in the loss before coming off at halftime. He was able to train with Toronto on Tuesday, according to team reporter Michael Singh, so he should remain available and possibly start against NYCFC next weekend.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

C.J. Sapong - Sent to Toronto Sapong will head to Toronto with a trade from Nashville SC for Lukas MacNaughton, the team announced.

Impact Sapong has struggled to start the season with Nashville, failing to score a goal in four starts in eight appearances. He has become a veteran in the MLS, playing in seven seasons across three different teams, totaling 52 goals and 18 appearances in 189 league games. WIth Adama Diomande (hamstring) still dealing with an injury, the forward can see himself making the starting XI as soon as he is eligible with Toronto's struggles with the number nine position thus far.

APRIL 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lukas MacNaughton - Scores own goal MacNaughton scored an own goal before going off injured in Saturdays's 4-2 defeat to Philadelphia.

Impact MacNaughton was making his third appearance of the season, having been an unused substitute in the opening six games of the season. On a day to forget, he was replaced at half time after suffering a lower leg injury. Regardless of whether the injury keeps him out of action, he will likely find himself back on the bench before too long, with Matt Hedges (concussion) expected back before the end of the month.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Three crosses in loss Marshall-Rutty attempted three crosses (one accurate) and had one shot off target in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Marshall-Rutty was an unused substitute for the first four games of the season, but has started three of the last five. The youngster has one assist so far and he will be looking to get a sustained run in the starting XI this season.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Two assists in defeat Osorio assisted two goals and created four chances in total in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Philadelphia.

Impact Osorio also made some important defensive interventions, winning two of his four tackles and making two interceptions. His two assists, both of which came with the score at 4-0 and with the game over as a contest, take him to three for the season to go with his one goal.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Laryea - Scores again Laryea scored from his only shot and sent in one accurate cross in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Laryea scored his second goal in as many games, but was culpable defensively as his team conceded four goals, failing to make a single tackle, interception or clearance. He is two goals short of his career high of four in a single season, but should not be expected to register attacking returns in consecutive games too often.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Scores in loss Lorenzo scored once from five shots (four on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 4-2 loss to Philadelphia.

Impact Lorenzo scored and ranked joint first for attempted shots in his first start since returning from a groin injury that had kept him out for six weeks. In the absence of one of their most experienced players, Toronto have had a torrid start to the season and will hope that his return can help them climb up the table.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Concedes four Johnson conceded four goals and made four saves in Saturday's 4-2 defeat to Philadelphia.

Impact Johnson has conceded six goals in his last two games, making seven saves. He will have to be at his best if he wants to add to his total of three clean sheets this season when his side face fourth-placed New York City on Saturday, which is followed by another tough game against league-leaders New England.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Uhre's hat trick leads Union to 4-2 victory over Toronto

Mikael Uhre scored three goals and the Philadelphia Union breezed to a 4-2 victory over Toronto FC

APRIL 23, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Deandre Kerr - Available off bench Kerr (undisclosed) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Kerr returns to the bench despite missing training due to an undisclosed issue. The midfielder seems to have made it back from whatever the issue might have been and should be an option off the bench in the second half.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Starting against Union Bernadeschi (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Philadelphia.

Impact Bernadeschi was added to the injury report mid-week with an undefined lower body issue. Evidently he was able to shrug that off and move directly back into the starting XI. The winger has been excellent and with Lorenzo Insigne leading the line once more it's possible Bernadeschi could even see an uptick in production.

APRIL 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 21, 2023 • PENNLIVE.COM

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APRIL 21, 2023 • INQUIRER.COM

Federico Bernardeschi - Dealing with lower body issue Bernardeschi (lower body) has been added to Toronto's injury report ahead of Saturday's clash against the Union.

Impact Bernardeschi has been integral to his side's attack with three goals and two assists this season either from the right wing or attacking midfield, but his status is now uncertain for the Philadelphia match this weekend. His potential absence would be a huge blow for Toronto, especially with Lorenzo Insigne still making his way back from a groin injury.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Bradley - Ruled out against Philly Bradley (lower body) will miss Saturday's clash against the Union, according to Toronto's injury report for the match.

Impact Bradley missed his first game of the season as an unused substitute in last weekend's draw with Atlanta United, and he will remain sidelined versus Philadelphia on Saturday as well. Alonso Coello could continue in the XI in his stead in midfield, though Lorenzo Insigne has an outside shot of being fit enough to start in this match as well.

APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Not in training Kerr (undisclosed) has not trained with Toronto FC this week, according to team reporter Michael Singh on Wednesday.

Impact Kerr was an unused substitute in last weekend's draw with Atlanta United, and he seems to be limited by an injury heading into the Philadelphia match on Saturday. Ayo Akinola would be likely to start up front in Kerr's potential absence, though Jordan Perruzza and Adama Diomande (hamstring) if he's fit enough could be options as well.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Hedges - Not training Hedges (concussion) has not returned to training with Toronto ahead of the clash against the Union this weekend, according to team reporter Michael Singh on Wednesday.

Impact Hedges missed the draw with Atlanta United last weekend after suffering a head injury against Nashville in the previous match. He seems doubtful to clear the concussion protocol in time to face Philadelphia on Saturday, with Lukas MacNaughton ready to continue in his place in central defense if necessary.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Vazquez - Returns to training Vazquez (lower body) was back training with Toronto FC on Wednesday, according to team reporter Michael Singh.

Impact Vazquez has missed his side's last two games with a lower body injury, but he returned to training this week and could be back in the squad to face Philadelphia on Saturday. He has come off the bench in three of his four MLS appearances this season.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Bradley - Not in training Bradley missed training Wednesday with a lower body injury, according to Toronto team reporter Michael Singh.

Impact Bradley was an unused substitute in last weekend's draw with Atlanta -- the first time he did not play in an MLS game this season -- and he's not been able to train ahead of the Philadelphia game on Saturday due to an injury. Alonso Coello could continue in his place in midfield for the match if necessary.

APRIL 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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APRIL 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Jordan Perruzza - Takes two shots in season debut Perruzza took two shots before getting hooked at halftime of Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Perruzza started up front Saturday in what was his first appearance of the season, but the 22-year-old is behind Adama Diomande (hamstring), Ayo Akinola and Deandre Kerr in the depth chart and should mostly remain a depth option for Toronto.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adama Diomande - Back in full training Diomande (hamstring) participated in full training with Toronto FC on Tuesday, TFC's John Molinaro reports.

Impact Diomande has missed the last six weeks with a hamstring injury he suffered in early March, but he is progressing with his recovery and could aim to return to the squad against the Union on Saturday. Ayo Akinola, Deandre Kerr and Jordan Perruzza have all gotten starts up front in his absence.

APRIL 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Two crosses in return Insigne recorded two crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Insigne made his first appearances with the team after sitting out the last six matches with a groin injury. He will likely return to starting wing Saturday against the Union after totaling six goals and two assists in 11 games in 2022.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Logs in assist Marshall-Rutty assisted once to go with two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Atlanta United.

Impact Marshall-Rutty recorded his first assist since 2021 to help give Toronto the draw Saturday. He is second to Richie Laryea for the starting right back, making only two starts in three appearances after being an unused sub for the first four games of the year.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE