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Józwiak helps Charlotte rally for 2-2 draw with Toronto

Kamil Józwiak had a goal and an assist in the second half to help Charlotte FC rally for a 2-2 draw with Toronto FC

APRIL 2, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Federico Bernardeschi OLIMPICO! Toronto FC star scores off corner kick | MLSSoccer.com Federico Bernardeschi continues to amaze in Major League Soccer.

APRIL 2, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Raoul Petretta - Available off bench Petretta (lower body) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash with Charlotte.

Impact Petretta returns to the bench Saturday after picking up a lower body issue in training. The wing-back wasn't deemed fit enough to start, which pushed Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty into the starting XI for Saturday's clash.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Training individually Osorio (not injury related) was doing individual recovery work in training with Toronto FC on Wednesday, according to team reporter Michael Singh.

Impact Osorio was training separately on Wednesday following his exploits with Canada during the international window last week, but he's still expected to be available for selection against Charlotte FC on Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Richie Laryea - Back with club team Laryea (not injury related) returned to training with Toronto on Wednesday, according to team reporter Michael Singh. He is expected to be available to face Charlotte at the weeken...

Impact Laryea missed last weekend's draw with the Earthquakes while away on international duty, but he should return to the XI ahead of Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty at right-back against Charlotte on Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Mark-Anthony Kaye - Returns to Toronto Kaye (not injury related) was back in training with Toronto FC this week according to team reporter Michael Singh. He is expected to be available to face Charlotte on Saturday.

Impact Kaye missed last weekend's draw with the Earthquakes while away on international duty, but he should return to the XI in midfield against Charlotte FC on Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ayo Akinola - Back in training with club Akinola (not injury related) has returned to training with Toronto, according to team reporter Michael Singh on Wednesday. He should be available for selection in the clash against...

Impact Akinola appeared off the bench in Canada's CONCACAF Nations League win over Honduras on Tuesday, and he's now returned to his club team fully fit from a hamstring injury he suffered earlier in March. With Adama Diomande (hamstring) still out, Akinola could take over from Deandre Kerr as Toronto's starting striker against Charlotte on Saturday.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Progressing with recovery Insigne (groin) is "seeing progress" as he nears a return to training with Toronto FC, manager Bob Bradley told The Toronto Sun's Steve Buffery on Friday.

Impact Insigne has been out since injuring his groin on the season opener in February, and he suffered a setback in mid-March that will continue to sideline him for at least another week.

MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto brings shutout streak into matchup with Charlotte FC

Toronto heads into a matchup with Charlotte FC after recording two straight shutout wins

MARCH 31, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

For Toronto FC, nothing would be finer than beating the team from Carolina Toronto FC heads into Saturday’s match against Charlotte FC riding a wave, though not exactly a tsunami.

MARCH 30, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Raoul Petretta - Picks up lower body issue Petretta (lower body) is listed as questionable for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Petretta is listed as questionable with a lower body injury evidently picked up against San Jose last time out. He has started at left-back in each of the first five matches, and would be a major loss in the back line if ruled out. Themi Antonoglu could get a surprise start if Petretta is unable to go Saturday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Cristian Gutierrez - Remains out Gutierrez (illness) is out for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Gutierrez has now been sidelined for two straight matches due to a non-COVID illness. It remains to be seen what the illness actually is, but the fact it has ruled him out for longer than a week is certainly a concern. Gutierrez has yet to make his debut since joining Toronto.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adama Diomande - Out once more Diomande (hamstring) is out for Saturday's clash with Charlotte, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Diomande is ruled out once more as he struggles with a hamstring injury. The forward has yet to return to training, giving him no real timeline for his return. Ayo Akinola or Deandre Kerr could get the start in place of Diomande on Saturday.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Brandon Servania - Takes two shots in draw Servania took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Earthquakes. He also made a clearance, an interception and won four of five tackles in the match.

Impact Servania slid back into defensive midfield alongside Michael Bradley on Saturday due to a few international absences, and he played well on both sides of the ball to settle for a scoreless draw against San Jose.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr - Takes three shots in draw Kerr took three shots (two on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Earthquakes.

Impact Kerr was once again active up front on Saturday, but he couldn't make the difference and find a potential game-winner against San Jose. He could return to the bench by next weekend with Ayo Akinola returning from national team duty.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty - Keeps clean sheet in draw Marshall-Rutty made a block, three clearances and an interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Earthquakes. He also took a shot and won six of 12 tackles in the match.

Impact Marshall-Rutty made his season debut at right-back Saturday while Richie Laryea was away on international duty. The 18-year-old remains mostly a depth option for the senior team at the moment, but he is getting closer to having a regular role in the side.

MARCH 29, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Michael Bradley - Makes five clearances at San Jose Bradley had two tackles (two won), five clearances and one interception in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Bradley had a good defensive outing to help them earn the clean sheet and one point on the road. The midfielder logged the second-most clearances for his side during the match. He has one assist in five starts so far, but has yet to score in the season.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Vazquez - Quiet outing in draw Vazquez generated one shot (zero on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 0-0 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Vazquez could not do much during the match to help them earn three points on the road before subbing off in the 73rd minute. That was his first start in the season after two games coming off bench. He missed the first two in the season dealing with an injury in the ribs, though.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Takes six shots at San Jose Bernardeschi generated six shots (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes. In addition, he was given a yellow...

Impact Bernardeschi was really active on offense, but couldn't find the back of the net to help his side earn the road win. The forward led them in shots, chances created and shots during the match. He has two goals and one assist in five starts so far.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Keeps clean sheet in draw Johnson registered two saves and allowed zero goals in Sunday's 0-0 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Johnson wasn't really tested during the match, as they secured one point on the road. The goalkeeper logged his second clean sheet in a row and second overall in the season. He will look for another one against Charlotte on Saturday.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Vanisova's OT goal seals Toronto Isobel Cup; beats Minnesota

Tereza Vanisova scored 4:23 into overtime, and the Premier Hockey Federation’s Isobel Cup is heading to Canada for the first time in its eight-year history following the Toronto Si...

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tavares scores twice to lead Maple Leafs over Predators 3-2

John Tavares scored two goals and added an assist, Joseph Woll made 22 saves and the Toronto Maple Leafs defeated the Nashville Predators 3-2

MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Anunoby scores 29, VanVleet has 28 as Raptors rout Wizards

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MARCH 27, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS