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No goal at BMO for Lionel Messi, thanks to Sean Johnson!
Toronto FC have made a real habit of drawing games. That's 7 draws in a row, and 6 have finished with a 1-1 scoreline. How bout that?
#TFCLive 1-1 #InterMiamiCF | FT | #TORvMIA | 📸: Sean Pollock
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Toronto FC have made a real habit of drawing games. That's 7 draws in a row, and 6 have finished with a 1-1 scoreline. How bout that?
#TFCLive 1-1 #InterMiamiCF | FT | #TORvMIA | 📸: Sean Pollock
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September 28, 2025 at 2:55 PM
No goal at BMO for Lionel Messi, thanks to Sean Johnson!
Toronto FC have made a real habit of drawing games. That's 7 draws in a row, and 6 have finished with a 1-1 scoreline. How bout that?
#TFCLive 1-1 #InterMiamiCF | FT | #TORvMIA | 📸: Sean Pollock
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Toronto FC have made a real habit of drawing games. That's 7 draws in a row, and 6 have finished with a 1-1 scoreline. How bout that?
#TFCLive 1-1 #InterMiamiCF | FT | #TORvMIA | 📸: Sean Pollock
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The latest #401Derby could not be called a spectacle for the first 80 minutes. Almost all the drama was reserved for the final 10!
Jonathan Osorio rescued #TFCLive a point with an 88th minute equalizer.
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Jonathan Osorio rescued #TFCLive a point with an 88th minute equalizer.
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August 31, 2025 at 3:49 AM
The latest #401Derby could not be called a spectacle for the first 80 minutes. Almost all the drama was reserved for the final 10!
Jonathan Osorio rescued #TFCLive a point with an 88th minute equalizer.
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Jonathan Osorio rescued #TFCLive a point with an 88th minute equalizer.
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Villarreal wanted Tani Oluwaseyi, and they got him! For €6.5 million 💰
The #CanMNT man joins Brampton's own Tajon Buchanan at #VillarrealCF. It's a record sale for Minnesota United, but a huge loss for #MNUFC
Good move for Tani? 🤔
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The #CanMNT man joins Brampton's own Tajon Buchanan at #VillarrealCF. It's a record sale for Minnesota United, but a huge loss for #MNUFC
Good move for Tani? 🤔
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Canada forward Tani Oluwaseyi signs for Villarreal, joins Tajon Buchanan in LaLiga
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August 29, 2025 at 4:06 PM
Villarreal wanted Tani Oluwaseyi, and they got him! For €6.5 million 💰
The #CanMNT man joins Brampton's own Tajon Buchanan at #VillarrealCF. It's a record sale for Minnesota United, but a huge loss for #MNUFC
Good move for Tani? 🤔
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The #CanMNT man joins Brampton's own Tajon Buchanan at #VillarrealCF. It's a record sale for Minnesota United, but a huge loss for #MNUFC
Good move for Tani? 🤔
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“We thought Nashville was hot, Nashville was relatively cool compared to this,” Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser said after TFC's 2-0 loss in Charlotte. #CLTvTOR
More quotes from the #TFCLive gaffer 👇
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More quotes from the #TFCLive gaffer 👇
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Toronto FC swept aside by Charlotte FC in second-half collapse
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July 30, 2025 at 5:26 PM
“We thought Nashville was hot, Nashville was relatively cool compared to this,” Toronto FC head coach Robin Fraser said after TFC's 2-0 loss in Charlotte. #CLTvTOR
More quotes from the #TFCLive gaffer 👇
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More quotes from the #TFCLive gaffer 👇
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Toronto FC head to Charlotte on Saturday looking to salvage a tough road swing and put some momentum back in their sails.
“We don’t have a lot of time left and we have a lot of ground to make up.”
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“We don’t have a lot of time left and we have a lot of ground to make up.”
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Toronto FC know they 'have a lot of ground to make up' with Saturday trip to Marshall-Rutty's Charlotte
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July 26, 2025 at 3:03 AM
Toronto FC head to Charlotte on Saturday looking to salvage a tough road swing and put some momentum back in their sails.
“We don’t have a lot of time left and we have a lot of ground to make up.”
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“We don’t have a lot of time left and we have a lot of ground to make up.”
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It’s ufficiale. Federico Bernardeschi is a Serie A player once again.
The ex-Toronto FC DP has signed for the Joey Saputo-owned #SerieA club as a free agent after being bought out by #TFCLive.
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The ex-Toronto FC DP has signed for the Joey Saputo-owned #SerieA club as a free agent after being bought out by #TFCLive.
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Joey Saputo-owned Bologna sign ex-Toronto FC star Federico Bernardeschi
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July 20, 2025 at 2:26 AM
It’s ufficiale. Federico Bernardeschi is a Serie A player once again.
The ex-Toronto FC DP has signed for the Joey Saputo-owned #SerieA club as a free agent after being bought out by #TFCLive.
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The ex-Toronto FC DP has signed for the Joey Saputo-owned #SerieA club as a free agent after being bought out by #TFCLive.
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We all know that the 🇮🇹💰 experiment was a failure.
But, how SHOULD Toronto FC fans remember the Lorenzo Insigne-Federico Bernardeschi era? 🤔
✍️: @coreybrady.bsky.social | 📸: Sean Pollock | #TFCLive
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But, how SHOULD Toronto FC fans remember the Lorenzo Insigne-Federico Bernardeschi era? 🤔
✍️: @coreybrady.bsky.social | 📸: Sean Pollock | #TFCLive
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How should Toronto FC supporters remember the Insigne/Bernardeschi era?
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July 6, 2025 at 5:12 PM
We all know that the 🇮🇹💰 experiment was a failure.
But, how SHOULD Toronto FC fans remember the Lorenzo Insigne-Federico Bernardeschi era? 🤔
✍️: @coreybrady.bsky.social | 📸: Sean Pollock | #TFCLive
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But, how SHOULD Toronto FC fans remember the Lorenzo Insigne-Federico Bernardeschi era? 🤔
✍️: @coreybrady.bsky.social | 📸: Sean Pollock | #TFCLive
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The Lorenzo Insigne & Federico Bernardeschi experiment is over at Toronto FC.
#TFCLive shocked the TFC Faithful and MLS world, opting to buy out both monster DP contracts.
It's a whole new era in T.O.
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#TFCLive shocked the TFC Faithful and MLS world, opting to buy out both monster DP contracts.
It's a whole new era in T.O.
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Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi leave Toronto FC, Italian duo now free agents
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July 4, 2025 at 12:43 AM
The Lorenzo Insigne & Federico Bernardeschi experiment is over at Toronto FC.
#TFCLive shocked the TFC Faithful and MLS world, opting to buy out both monster DP contracts.
It's a whole new era in T.O.
wakingthered.com/2025/07/01/2...
#TFCLive shocked the TFC Faithful and MLS world, opting to buy out both monster DP contracts.
It's a whole new era in T.O.
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Jesse Marsch expects El Salvador to stretch #CanMNT in ways neither Honduras nor Curaçao did.
"El Salvador is a team I really love to watch, the passion they have. They fight for every inch on the pitch. They make their country proud."
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"El Salvador is a team I really love to watch, the passion they have. They fight for every inch on the pitch. They make their country proud."
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Canada coach Jesse Marsch warns of El Salvador’s identity and intensity ahead of Gold Cup group finale
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June 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM
Jesse Marsch expects El Salvador to stretch #CanMNT in ways neither Honduras nor Curaçao did.
"El Salvador is a team I really love to watch, the passion they have. They fight for every inch on the pitch. They make their country proud."
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"El Salvador is a team I really love to watch, the passion they have. They fight for every inch on the pitch. They make their country proud."
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Jesse Marsch has nearly his entire #CanMNT roster for Gold Cup.
But Sam Adekugbe’s latest major injury means the #VWFC man is out.
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But Sam Adekugbe’s latest major injury means the #VWFC man is out.
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Vancouver Whitecaps left-back Sam Adekugbe suffered torn Achilles for Canada vs. Ivory Coast
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June 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Jesse Marsch has nearly his entire #CanMNT roster for Gold Cup.
But Sam Adekugbe’s latest major injury means the #VWFC man is out.
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But Sam Adekugbe’s latest major injury means the #VWFC man is out.
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Congratulations to Michael Bradley!
The former longtime Toronto FC captain has landed his first head coaching job with the New York Red Bulls II. #TFCLive
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The former longtime Toronto FC captain has landed his first head coaching job with the New York Red Bulls II. #TFCLive
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Ex-Toronto FC captain Michael Bradley named New York Red Bulls II boss in first head coaching role
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June 12, 2025 at 6:59 PM
Congratulations to Michael Bradley!
The former longtime Toronto FC captain has landed his first head coaching job with the New York Red Bulls II. #TFCLive
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The former longtime Toronto FC captain has landed his first head coaching job with the New York Red Bulls II. #TFCLive
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A lot of people at Toronto FC will have been glad for the team's long break, not least the fans.
But probably not Maxime Dominguez.
Three of the spring signing's four #TFCLive starts have come in the last four games. The Swiss midfielder could play a big role in the second half of the season.
But probably not Maxime Dominguez.
Three of the spring signing's four #TFCLive starts have come in the last four games. The Swiss midfielder could play a big role in the second half of the season.
Spring signing Maxime Dominguez growing into midfield starting role with Toronto FC
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June 12, 2025 at 3:05 PM
A lot of people at Toronto FC will have been glad for the team's long break, not least the fans.
But probably not Maxime Dominguez.
Three of the spring signing's four #TFCLive starts have come in the last four games. The Swiss midfielder could play a big role in the second half of the season.
But probably not Maxime Dominguez.
Three of the spring signing's four #TFCLive starts have come in the last four games. The Swiss midfielder could play a big role in the second half of the season.
Canada's 0-0 draw and penalty shootout loss vs. Ivory Coast was exactly the kind of test #CanMNT wanted pre-Gold Cup and before next summer's World Cup.
Oh, and they got their hands on a trophy, too.
Here are three takeaways from a weird night by the lake at BMO Field. ✍️: @thomashewitt.bsky.social
Oh, and they got their hands on a trophy, too.
Here are three takeaways from a weird night by the lake at BMO Field. ✍️: @thomashewitt.bsky.social
3 CanMNT takeaways as physical Ivory Coast stymie subpar CanMNT in Canadian Shield
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June 11, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Canada's 0-0 draw and penalty shootout loss vs. Ivory Coast was exactly the kind of test #CanMNT wanted pre-Gold Cup and before next summer's World Cup.
Oh, and they got their hands on a trophy, too.
Here are three takeaways from a weird night by the lake at BMO Field. ✍️: @thomashewitt.bsky.social
Oh, and they got their hands on a trophy, too.
Here are three takeaways from a weird night by the lake at BMO Field. ✍️: @thomashewitt.bsky.social
There are many reasons to think that Tajon Buchanan deserves a real chance to prove himself at Inter Milan this season.
He'll have a new manager when he leaves #CanMNT camp with ex-Inter star Cristian Chivu taking the reins at #IMInter. 📸: Sean Pollock
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He'll have a new manager when he leaves #CanMNT camp with ex-Inter star Cristian Chivu taking the reins at #IMInter. 📸: Sean Pollock
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June 10, 2025 at 3:14 PM
There are many reasons to think that Tajon Buchanan deserves a real chance to prove himself at Inter Milan this season.
He'll have a new manager when he leaves #CanMNT camp with ex-Inter star Cristian Chivu taking the reins at #IMInter. 📸: Sean Pollock
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He'll have a new manager when he leaves #CanMNT camp with ex-Inter star Cristian Chivu taking the reins at #IMInter. 📸: Sean Pollock
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🆕 If Promise David's start to life in a #CanMNT feels dreamlike, that's because it is.
The last time David was at BMO Field, he was a ballboy for TFC.
“This is a dream [for Promise]... He lived that out today."
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The last time David was at BMO Field, he was a ballboy for TFC.
“This is a dream [for Promise]... He lived that out today."
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Scoring at BMO Field for CanMNT a ‘full-circle moment’ for ex-TFC ballboy Promise David
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June 8, 2025 at 11:57 AM
🆕 If Promise David's start to life in a #CanMNT feels dreamlike, that's because it is.
The last time David was at BMO Field, he was a ballboy for TFC.
“This is a dream [for Promise]... He lived that out today."
✍️ for @wakingthered.bsky.social
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The last time David was at BMO Field, he was a ballboy for TFC.
“This is a dream [for Promise]... He lived that out today."
✍️ for @wakingthered.bsky.social
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Canada brought the heat in the BMO Field sunshine on Saturday, outclassing Ukraine 4-2 in an impressive win.
From two Davids shining to an unfamiliar backline stepping up, @thomashewitt.bsky.social gives his 3 #CanMNT takeaways from a great afternoon on the lakeshore.
From two Davids shining to an unfamiliar backline stepping up, @thomashewitt.bsky.social gives his 3 #CanMNT takeaways from a great afternoon on the lakeshore.
3 takeaways as red-hot CanMNT deliver four-goal showing to beat Ukraine at BMO Field
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June 8, 2025 at 1:18 AM
Canada brought the heat in the BMO Field sunshine on Saturday, outclassing Ukraine 4-2 in an impressive win.
From two Davids shining to an unfamiliar backline stepping up, @thomashewitt.bsky.social gives his 3 #CanMNT takeaways from a great afternoon on the lakeshore.
From two Davids shining to an unfamiliar backline stepping up, @thomashewitt.bsky.social gives his 3 #CanMNT takeaways from a great afternoon on the lakeshore.
Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio only just got back for Toronto FC.
Now, they’re off again.
The pair of #TFCLive and #CanMNT veterans are in Jesse Marsch’s final 26-man 🇨🇦 squad for the CONCACAF #GoldCup.
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Now, they’re off again.
The pair of #TFCLive and #CanMNT veterans are in Jesse Marsch’s final 26-man 🇨🇦 squad for the CONCACAF #GoldCup.
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Richie Laryea, Jonathan Osorio make Canada's 26-man CONCACAF Gold Cup squad
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June 5, 2025 at 9:30 PM
Richie Laryea and Jonathan Osorio only just got back for Toronto FC.
Now, they’re off again.
The pair of #TFCLive and #CanMNT veterans are in Jesse Marsch’s final 26-man 🇨🇦 squad for the CONCACAF #GoldCup.
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Now, they’re off again.
The pair of #TFCLive and #CanMNT veterans are in Jesse Marsch’s final 26-man 🇨🇦 squad for the CONCACAF #GoldCup.
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Richie Laryea's return was supposed to be the feel-good moment of the weekend.
But after 90 minutes of missed connections, wind-swept frustration, and 2 back-post breakdowns, Toronto FC's 2-0 loss to Charlotte was the storyline.
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But after 90 minutes of missed connections, wind-swept frustration, and 2 back-post breakdowns, Toronto FC's 2-0 loss to Charlotte was the storyline.
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Charlotte hands Toronto FC 2-0 defeat to cap off brutal month at BMO Field
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June 3, 2025 at 4:38 PM
Richie Laryea's return was supposed to be the feel-good moment of the weekend.
But after 90 minutes of missed connections, wind-swept frustration, and 2 back-post breakdowns, Toronto FC's 2-0 loss to Charlotte was the storyline.
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But after 90 minutes of missed connections, wind-swept frustration, and 2 back-post breakdowns, Toronto FC's 2-0 loss to Charlotte was the storyline.
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The fixture list leaves Toronto FC with little time to dwell on what happened on Wednesday night. That’s probably a good thing.
#TFCLive are right back at it with Charlotte FC in town on Saturday. #TORvCLT
Richie Laryea is available again, but Federico Bernardeschi may miss a second straight game.
#TFCLive are right back at it with Charlotte FC in town on Saturday. #TORvCLT
Richie Laryea is available again, but Federico Bernardeschi may miss a second straight game.
Toronto FC close out difficult May vs. Charlotte FC before international break
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May 30, 2025 at 9:52 PM
After scoring twice in Toronto FC's last 3 games, Ola Brynhildsen has a message for his teammates: feed me!
"People haven't used me enough at what I'm good at. When I get balls in behind, I can create something. I just need more of those balls." #TFCLive
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"People haven't used me enough at what I'm good at. When I get balls in behind, I can create something. I just need more of those balls." #TFCLive
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Ola Brynhildsen says Toronto FC need to play to his strengths
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May 30, 2025 at 2:23 AM
After scoring twice in Toronto FC's last 3 games, Ola Brynhildsen has a message for his teammates: feed me!
"People haven't used me enough at what I'm good at. When I get balls in behind, I can create something. I just need more of those balls." #TFCLive
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"People haven't used me enough at what I'm good at. When I get balls in behind, I can create something. I just need more of those balls." #TFCLive
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For 74 minutes, Toronto FC vs. Philadelphia Union looked like it was fizzling out to a 0-0 bore draw. #TFCLive fans will wish it had.
But on a drizzly night at BMO Field, we found out again that when it rains, it pours.
From 1-0 up at 86' to a 2-1 defeat.
#TORvPHI | 📸: @shaunreports.bsky.social
But on a drizzly night at BMO Field, we found out again that when it rains, it pours.
From 1-0 up at 86' to a 2-1 defeat.
#TORvPHI | 📸: @shaunreports.bsky.social
Toronto FC concede twice in dying minutes after Ola Brynhildsen banger to lose 2-1 to Philadelphia Union
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May 29, 2025 at 2:35 AM
For 74 minutes, Toronto FC vs. Philadelphia Union looked like it was fizzling out to a 0-0 bore draw. #TFCLive fans will wish it had.
But on a drizzly night at BMO Field, we found out again that when it rains, it pours.
From 1-0 up at 86' to a 2-1 defeat.
#TORvPHI | 📸: @shaunreports.bsky.social
But on a drizzly night at BMO Field, we found out again that when it rains, it pours.
From 1-0 up at 86' to a 2-1 defeat.
#TORvPHI | 📸: @shaunreports.bsky.social
MLSE CEO Keith Pelley will take a more hands-on role with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
So, what about Toronto FC? #TFCLive
"TFC is going to contend for championships every year. I have the utmost confidence in Jason Hernandez ... I'm really pleased with where we are right now."
So, what about Toronto FC? #TFCLive
"TFC is going to contend for championships every year. I have the utmost confidence in Jason Hernandez ... I'm really pleased with where we are right now."
Keith Pelley to take more hands-on role with Leafs, 'really pleased' with where Toronto FC are at
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May 23, 2025 at 8:30 PM
MLSE CEO Keith Pelley will take a more hands-on role with the Toronto Maple Leafs.
So, what about Toronto FC? #TFCLive
"TFC is going to contend for championships every year. I have the utmost confidence in Jason Hernandez ... I'm really pleased with where we are right now."
So, what about Toronto FC? #TFCLive
"TFC is going to contend for championships every year. I have the utmost confidence in Jason Hernandez ... I'm really pleased with where we are right now."
Jonathan Osorio is available again for Toronto FC on Saturday after 4 games out.
But Robin Fraser implied that Oso will need surgery at some point to fully repair his dislocated shoulder.
"We’ll see what the long-term prognosis is... Oso hasn’t had the surgery yet."
#TFCLive | #CanMNT | #TORvNSH
But Robin Fraser implied that Oso will need surgery at some point to fully repair his dislocated shoulder.
"We’ll see what the long-term prognosis is... Oso hasn’t had the surgery yet."
#TFCLive | #CanMNT | #TORvNSH
Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio available again, but Robin Fraser suggests dislocated shoulder needs surgery
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May 23, 2025 at 5:43 PM
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#CFMTL already knocked #TFCLive out of the cup. Now we’re limping into their house. What could go wrong?
✍️ my match preview for @wakingthered.bsky.social
#MTLvTOR
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✍️ my match preview for @wakingthered.bsky.social
#MTLvTOR
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Toronto FC head to Montréal looking to set the record straight in 401 Derby clash
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May 17, 2025 at 1:20 PM
#CFMTL already knocked #TFCLive out of the cup. Now we’re limping into their house. What could go wrong?
✍️ my match preview for @wakingthered.bsky.social
#MTLvTOR
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✍️ my match preview for @wakingthered.bsky.social
#MTLvTOR
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