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John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each score second-half goals as the Red Bulls top Toronto

OCTOBER 3, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Derick Etienne - Starting Wednesday Etienne (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for the midweek clash against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne was absent from only one game due to the injury, returning to the first squad as soon as he was available again. He's expected to play an attacking midfield role alongside Federico Bernardeschi while Lorenzo Insigne remains out with a calf problem. Prior to the issue, Etienne scored three goals from 21 shots (seven on target) in 23 MLS appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eyeing East wild-card spot, Toronto FC face slumping Red Bulls Toronto FC will try to halt a three-match league winless run and take a major step closer to an Eastern Conference wild-card spot when they...

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Lorenzo Insigne - Questionable for Saturday Insigne was forced off of training Monday with a calf injury. According to head coach John Herdman, he will be questionable for Wednesday's match versus RBNY, reports John Molinaro...

Impact Insigne had already been dealing with a calf injury, forcing him to miss the Rapids while only playing three minutes off the bench Saturday. With Toronto in the hunt of a playoff spot, the forward will look to recover in time before the final regular season game on Saturday, the minimum.

OCTOBER 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Deybi Flores - Back from suspension Flores completed his one-game suspension and will be available to face the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

Impact Flores is expected to return to the starting lineup right away now that he's available following a short one-game absence. The midfielder has started in 22 of his 28 appearances this term.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shane O'Neill - Plays off bench Saturday O'Neill (undisclosed) came off the bench and played 45 minutes in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago.

Impact O'Neill looked healthy and didn't have problems handling the workload in the second half, although he didn't make a significant impact in the box score. O'Neill has been a regular at the back when healthy, so there's a strong chance he might be part of the XI when Toronto takes on the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Matty Longstaff - Solid defensively Longstaff recorded four tackles (three won) and two clearances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Longstaff didn't see much action in the attack Saturday but still held strong in the defense, notching two clearances and four tackles in the draw. He has now started in 24 of his 30 appearances while notching four goal contributions, as more of his work comes in the defensive portion of the midfield.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Federico Bernardeschi - Whips in three crosses Bernardeschi generated one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and two corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chicago Fire.

Impact Bernardeschi was back in the starting XI Saturday after appearing off the bench last match, earning 90 minutes of play. He was okay in his time on the field, registering one shot, a chance created and three crosses. He is without a goal contribution in four appearances, having 13 on the season.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Prince-Osei Owusu - Nets from penalty spot Owusu scored one goal to go with three shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Chicago Fire.

Impact Owusu scored his first goal in four appearances Saturday, finding a goal from a converted penalty. This marks his eighth goal contribution of the season, all of which are goals. He was quiet outside of his goals, registering three shots in 61 minutes of play.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sean Johnson - Concedes one against Chicago Johnson made two saves and allowed one goal in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Chicago Fire. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 83rd minute.

Impact Johnson could only stop two of the three shots he faced on net Saturday, allowing one goal in the draw. This marks his fifth straight match without a clean sheet, still having six on the season. He will look for his seventh when facing the Red Bulls on Wednesday.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Chicago Fire vs. Toronto FC | Full Match Highlights

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • YOUTUBE

Toronto FC draws with Fire after conceding 84th-minute goal Toronto FC is in eighth place in the Eastern Conference standings, but is tied with two other teams and has one fewer game left to play.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Fire earn late draw with Toronto FC, but out of playoff hunt Jonathan Dean’s late goal for Chicago cancelled Prince Owusu’s first-half penalty strike as the Fire and visiting Toronto FC played to a 1-1...

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • KANSASCITY.COM

Jonathan Dean scores first MLS goal for Fire in 1-1 tie with Toronto

Jonathan Dean scored his first MLS goal in the 84th minute for the Chicago Fire in a 1-1 tie with Toronto FC

SEPTEMBER 29, 2024 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Toronto seek victory over lowly Fire to improve playoff chances Toronto FC aren’t making things easy down the stretch in a quest for the playoffs.The Chicago Fire, meanwhile, are seemingly limping to the...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Shane O'Neill - Deemed questionable O'Neill is questionable for Saturday's trip to Chicago, according to manager John Herdman.

Impact O'Neill is in doubt for Saturday's clash, though he played the full 90 last time out. It's not clear what the exact issue is for the defender, but he's been a nice depth option, with a larger role in the starting XI recently. If O'Neill is sidelined, Toronto may have to shift into a different defensive formation.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • 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, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

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

SEPTEMBER 22, 2024 • 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, 2024 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

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John Tolkin, Lewis Morgan and Elias Manoel each score second-half goals as the Red Bulls top Toronto

Jonathan Dean scores first MLS goal for Fire in 1-1 tie with Toronto