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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 3h

Toronto FC is now winless in 11 games following last week's road loss against Los Angeles FC, and has one final chance to close out the campaign on a positive note in this weekend's season finale.

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TFC Talk: Reds need a full 90 minutes to win season finale

Beat reporter James Grossi discusses how Toronto FC needs a better effort than the one in LA if it hopes to win its season finale.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 15h

Canada showed why it has climbed to No. 26 in the FIFA world rankings (its highest ever position) by going toe-to-toe with the South American heavyweight, who is ranked No. 13.

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Canada battles Colombia to credible draw in friendly

A 0-0 draw against the South Americans on Tuesday night in New Jersey was a fair result for the Canadians.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 20h

My view from the press box at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey for tonight’s #CanMNT vs Colombia match.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 1d

Toronto FC's regular season draws to a close when it hosts Orlando City on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Toronto is coming off a 2-0 loss away to LAFC last week, a game that further highlighted the team's toothless attack, which has been the team's main problem all year.

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Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week

TFC will be strengthened by four returning internationals, but will that be enough to help them close out the season with a win?

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 2d

Stoney on Monday released her 24-player roster for October's international window that will see Canada play a pair of high-profile European friendlies, and included in her roster is Hunter, a 17-year-old forward who has taken the NSL by storm.

AFC Toronto's Kaylee Hunter earns her 1st Canada call-up

The 17-year-old forward is one of three Northern Super League players to crack Casey Stoney's latest roster.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 6d

In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Crépeau discusses his battle with St. Clair to become Canada's starter next summer on home soil, coming back from a broken leg that ruled him out of the 2022 World Cup, and much more.

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Maxime Crépeau back at his best for Canada ahead of World Cup

In a 1-on-1 interview, Crépeau discusses his battle with fellow goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to be Canada's starter at the 2026 World Cup.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 7d

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser confirmed on Tuesday that veteran defender Kevin Long is expected to sit out the final two matches of the MLS season as he continues to be sidelined by a hamstring injury.

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TFC Tidbits: Kevin Long done for the rest of the season

A hamstring injury will rule out the veteran Irish centre back for Toronto FC's final two matches of the MLS campaign.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 8d

TFC Republic spoke to fellow Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi, who also operates the Unattached FC website, about the club's performance vs. Chicago, what Djordje Mihailovic has meant to the club since his arrival, and more.

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TFC Talk: Mihailovic offering quality, confidence and steel

Beat reporter James Grossi discusses the influence the new DP has had on Toronto FC since his summer arrival.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 9d

A win by TFC 2 away to New York Red Bulls 2, coached by Michael Bradley, would have secured the club its second playoff berth in club history. Instead, the Young Reds came up short in a 2-1 loss.

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TFC 2 report: Young Reds miss out on playoffs

TFC 2 suffered a 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls 2 on Sunday, a result that eliminated them from the playoff race on the last day of the season.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 13d

AFC Toronto’s Olivia Chisholm is going to the FIFA U-17 World Cup.

Canadian coach Jen Herst announced her 21-player World Cup roster on Thursday, and making the cut was Chisholm, a 16-year-old midfielder who recently made her pro debut for AFC Toronto in the Northern Super League.

AFC Toronto's Olivia Chisholm named to Canada's U-17 World Cup squad

Chisholm is one of six Northern Super League players who will play for Canada at the upcoming World Cup in Morocco.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 13d

Born in Montreal, Vilsaint played two and a half seasons for CF Montreal before being traded to Toronto in August as part of the Matty Longstaff deal.

So far, so good from Vilsaint who is looking to contribute even more for the Reds after toiling away at CF Montreal.

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TFC offers Jules-Anthony Vilsaint a chance to finally get his club career going

"I feel like this is really a good opportunity to show myself and that I can play at this level,” Vilsaint told TFC Republic.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 16d

TFC more than held their own against Lionel Messi and Inter Miami by recording a come-from-behind 1-1 draw on Saturday before an announced crowd of 28,855 at BMO Field.

Now, here's a glimpse of what to expect at TFC Republic in the coming days.

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TFC Republic Weekly: September 29-October 5

A visit to the Chicago Fire this weekend presents Toronto FC with another chance to win its first game since mid-July.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 19d

Thus far, Mihailovic has proven to be a solid addition to TFC's roster, giving the team some attacking impetus with his sublime playmaking skills while simultaneously helping out on the defensive side.

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TFC Tidbits: Djordje Mihailovic making a good first impression

The U.S. international's efforts haven’t gone unnoticed by his new Toronto FC teammates, including captain Jonathan Osorio.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 19d

Kevin Long has been a workhorse for Toronto FC this year.

Long, who turned 35 last month, has logged 1,889 minutes (fourth most among outfield players on TFC) across 24 MLS appearances, which includes 23 starts, while playing with a slew of defensive partners.

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Random thoughts on TFC: Should Reds shut down Kevin Long for the season?

There's no need to rush the injured veteran back into action, especially with youngster Lazar Stefanovic waiting in the wings.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 21d

After back-to-back road games, Toronto FC returns home to host Lionel Messi and Inter Miami on Saturday (4:30 p.m. ET/TSN & Apple TV).

Here are four stories to watch from Toronto FC this week.

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Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week

TFC will have their hands full when they welcome Lionel Messi and Inter Miami to BMO Field on Saturday.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 23d

TFC Republic spoke to fellow Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi, who also operates the Unattached FC website, about the club's performance in Ohio, the goalkeeping situation, and more.

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TFC Talk: Wins remain elusive for draw specialist Reds

Beat reporter James Grossi discusses Toronto FC's streak of six straight draws and what it needs to do to get over the hump and win.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 24d

My view from the press box here at Lower.com Field for tonight’s #TFCLive vs Columbus Crew match.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 27d

Toronto FC will be shooting for its first win in over two months when it visits the Columbus Crew on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Here are some news and notes from Thursday's practice at the BMO Training Ground.

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TFC notebook: Kevin Long unavailable vs. Columbus

The centre back has been ruled out for this weekend due to injury, but Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr will be available.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 28d

In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Kapor talks about his experience as a teenager in MLS NEXT Pro, his career aspirations, and much more.

TFC 2 teenager Stefan Kapor one to watch for the future

In this 1-on-1 interview, Kapor talks about his experience as a teenager in MLS NEXT Pro, his career aspirations, and much more.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 28d

TFC Republic's reader mailbag column is where I answer questions from subscribers about Toronto FC and Canadian soccer in general.

Find the latest Q&A inside:

Reader mailbag: Will Zane Monlouis be back with TFC?

The English centre back is making steady progress in his recovery from a season-ending injury suffered earlier this summer.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 28d

Richie Laryea hasn’t let a pair of major injuries within a 13-month span slow him down in the least, and both club and country are now benefitting from him rediscovering his top form.

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Has TFC's Richie Laryea become a World Cup starter for Canada?

"It's no surprise that Richie's rise has coincided with the rise of the Canadian national team," Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser said.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · 29d

After a draw in New England over the weekend, Toronto FC remains on the road when it faces the Columbus Crew on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Here are four stories to watch from Toronto FC this week:

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Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week

TFC could be facing a fresh round of injury concerns ahead of this weekend's road game vs. the Columbus Crew.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · Sep 15

TFC Republic spoke to fellow Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi, who also operates the Unattached FC website, about the club's playoff elimination, Luka Gavran and Lazar Stefanovic earning rare starts, and more.

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TFC Talk: How should Reds approach rest of the season?

Beat reporter James Grossi discusses Toronto FC's playoff elimination and looks ahead to the final stretch of the campaign.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · Sep 15

This newsletter will look at what's in store over the coming days for Toronto FC, and what to expect at TFC Republic.

Note: I will be at Lower.com Field in Columbus to cover Saturday's game, so be sure to visit TFC Republic all weekend in order to check out our special on-site coverage.

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TFC Republic Weekly: September 15-21

With Toronto FC out of playoff contention, the club will use the last five games of the season to evaluate players ahead of 2026.

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John Molinaro, TFC Republic @tfcrepublic.bsky.social · Sep 14

#TFCLive eliminated from playoff race after 5th straight draw

A 1-1 stalemate vs. New England Revolution on Saturday officially knocked Toronto FC out of playoff contention.

My match report for TFC Republic (updated with quotes from Fraser & Gavran)

TFC eliminated from playoff race after 5th straight draw

A 1-1 stalemate away to the New England Revolution on Saturday officially knocked Toronto FC out of playoff contention.

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