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Mark-Anthony Kaye - Scores goal against Miami Kaye took two shots on target and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Inter Miami. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Kaye headed in his second goal of the season on Saturday in converting from Federico Bernardeschi's free kick pass. He's already scored two goals from four shots (three on target) this season despite mostly playing in a more defensive role from midfield, as he's also racked up eight clearances, nine interceptions and 10 tackles won.

MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Critics silenced? Toronto FC say first win of 2023 is "huge" | MLSSoccer.com After a slow start to the year, Toronto FC arguably made a statement Saturday night and silenced some critics in the process, picking up the...

MARCH 19, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Toronto tops Inter Miami 2-0 for first victory of season

Jonathan Osorio and Mark-Anthony Kaye scored second-half goals and Toronto FC picked up its first win of the season with a 2-0 victory over Inter Miami

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto FC freeze out Inter Miami with a solid effort on frigid night at BMO Field Reds get first win since August 27

MARCH 19, 2023 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Kerfoot scores in 9th round of SO, Maple Leafs beat Senators

Alexander Kerfoot scored the deciding goal in the ninth round of the shootout, and Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Ottawa Senators 5-4

MARCH 19, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ayo Akinola - Available off bench Akinola (hamstring) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash with Miami.

Impact Akinola is available off the bench during Saturday's match. The forward has solely come off the bench for his two appearances and has yet to score. Even when fully fit, Akinola has limited upside due to his more minor role off the bench.

MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Aston-Reese scores 2 as Maple Leafs beat Hurricanes 5-2

Zach Aston-Reese scored twice and the Toronto Maple Leafs beat the Carolina Hurricanes 5-2 to snap a two-game skid

MARCH 18, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Shane O'Neill - Visits specialist O'Neill (head) is "doing better" and has returned to training with Toronto after visiting a specialist for his headaches, according to manager Bob Bradley on Friday.

Impact O'Neill is hoping to be available for the San Jose match next weekend, as recurring headaches have prevented him from playing so far this season.

MARCH 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Toronto hosts Inter Miami in Eastern Conference action

Toronto and Inter Miami square off in a conference matchup

MARCH 17, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Former CFL player, commissioner Larry Smith tops 2023 Hall of Fame class TORONTO - Larry Smith, a former CFL player who later served as league commissioner and president of the Montreal Alouettes, headlines the Ca...

MARCH 16, 2023 • THESTAR.COM

Shane O'Neill - Ruled out with headaches O'Neill will miss Saturday's clash against Inter Miami due to headaches, according to Toronto's injury report for the game.

Impact O'Neill has a history of head injuries, so the hope is that this issue doesn't linger for too long. He hasn't been in training with the team and is yet to make his season debut in MLS.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Adama Diomande - Ruled out against Miami Diomande (hamstring) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Inter Miami, according to Toronto's injury report.

Impact Diomande will miss a second straight game Saturday with a hamstring injury he picked up against Atlanta a few weeks ago. Deandre Kerr had to start up front for Toronto last week in his absence, but Ayo Akinola (hamstring) is getting closer to fitness himself can can take over in the meantime.

MARCH 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MacKinnon's shootout goal gives Avs 2-1 win over Maple Leafs

Nathan MacKinnon was the only scorer in the shootout as the Colorado Avalanche defeated the Toronto Maple Leafs 2-1 on Wednesday night

MARCH 16, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto FC add defender Cristián Gutiérrez via waivers | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Toronto FC have claimed defender Cristián Gutiérrez off waivers from Vancouver Whitecaps FC, the Canadian M...

MARCH 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Toronto FC pick up Whitecaps defender Gutierrez A former Vancouver Whitecaps defender has found a new home with Toronto FC. The ‘Caps announced Tuesday they had placed Cristian Gutierrez o...

MARCH 14, 2023 • WINNIPEGFREEPRESS.COM

Lorenzo Insigne to miss Toronto FC's next 3-4 games with groin injury | MLSSoccer.com Lorenzo Insigne will miss Toronto FC’s next 3-4 league matches, the club confirmed to local reporters on Tuesday. That timeline could keep t...

MARCH 14, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Bob Bradley provides Lorenzo Insigne injury update After a poor start to the season, Toronto FC hopes their talisman Lorenzo Insigne can quickly return from injury.

MARCH 14, 2023 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Cristian Gutierrez - Claimed by Toronto Gutierrez (thigh) has been claimed off waivers by Toronto, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Gutierrez recorded five assists in 43 MLS appearances during his three seasons and change with the Whitecaps, but he hasn't featured at all since last June due to a lingering thigh injury. The 26-year-old is now moving to Toronto, where he will hope to return to fitness and be the backup to Raoul Petretta at left-back.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Vazquez - Comes off bench in loss Vazquez (illness) subbed into Saturday's match against the Crew in the 73rd minute, making two clearances, an interception and creating a chance in the 1-1 draw.

Impact Vazquez recovered from an illness and a rib injury to make his season debut for Toronto on Saturday. The 36-year-old is likely to be an impact substitute option more often than a starter this season in midfield.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Lorenzo Insigne - Suffers injury setback Insigne (lower leg) has re-aggravated his injury and is now expected to miss an additional 3-4 games, Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun reported Tuesday.

Impact Insigne was on track to recover soon from a lower leg/groin injury he suffered in the season opener in late February, but on Friday he suffered a setback and will continue to be sidelined until at least early April. Jonathan Osorio has been replacing him on the left wing in a 4-2-3-1 formation, with Brandon Servania on the right and Federico Bernardeschi in the hole.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ayo Akinola - Returns to training Akinola (hamstring) was back in training with Toronto FC on Tuesday, according to Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun.

Impact Akinola missed last weekend's draw with Columbus with a hamstring injury he suffered in the previous game, but he's recovering well and can aim to be fit and available for Saturday's clash versus Inter Miami. With Adama Diomande (hamstring) also injured against the Crew, Deandre Kerr was used as a stop-gap striker for the match.

MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

MLS Injury update: Andre Blake out, Lorenzo Insigne expected back soon The 2023 Major League Soccer season kicked off on Saturday, February 25, seeing teams finally take the field after months.

MARCH 13, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Sean Johnson - Concedes once in loss Johnson made three saves and conceded one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus.

Impact Johnson conceded again Saturday, as Jimmy Medranda's 75th minute outside the box strike beat him. He has now conceded in each of his three matches this season. He has made 10 saves while conceding five goals so far, which isn't ideal. He faces a matchup of similar difficult next Saturday versus Miami who have scored four goals in three matches this season.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio - Assists versus Crew Osorio recorded one assist on two chances created, took one shot (on target) and drew six fouls in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Columbus.

Impact Osorio recorded his first goal contribution of the season Saturday, as he assisted Deandre Kerr's 24th minute goal. It was one of two chances he created in the match, to go along with his one shot on target. He also drew six fouls, attempted one tackle and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

MARCH 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE