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March 29, 2025 at 2:39 AM

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Former Toronto FC young guns Nelson, Priso return to BMO Field as Vancouver Whitecaps

TORONTO — Jayden Nelson and Ralph Priso, two young Canadians deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC, return to BMO Field on Saturday as members of the Vancouver Whitecaps.

March 27, 2025 at 4:40 PM

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Canada's Jesse Marsch, shown a red card against the U.S., says he would do it again

Canada coach Jesse Marsch missed Jonathan David's 59th-minute deciding goal in Sunday's 2-1 win over the U.S. in the CONCACAF Nations League third-place game. Marsch had been sent off five minutes ear...

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March 24, 2025 at 5:29 PM

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Marsch says Canadian men expect a 'big response' from U.S. in third-place game

Canada coach Jesse Marsch says his team has put aside the disappointment of its semifinal loss to Mexico and expects a highly motivated United States in Sunday's third-place game at the CONCACAF Natio...

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March 22, 2025 at 8:34 PM

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Raul Jimenez scores twice as Mexico downs Canada in CONCACAF Nations League semifinal

INGLEWOOD — Raul Jimenez stunned Canada with a first-minute goal and added another on a 75th-minute free kick for a 2-0 Mexico win Thursday in a frenetic, hot-blooded CONCACAF Nations League semifinal...

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March 21, 2025 at 4:52 AM

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Politics hard to escape for coaches ahead of CONCACAF Nations League Finals

The stakes are high for the United States on and off the soccer pitch with all three of the other teams at the CONCACAF Nations League Finals.

March 18, 2025 at 10:36 PM

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Door may be opening for Insigne to return to action with TFC but it's up to the coach

TORONTO — The door may be opening for out-of-favour Italian star Lorenzo Insigne to return to the Toronto FC lineup. The 33-year-old winger, whose salary of US$15.

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March 18, 2025 at 8:39 PM

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University lecturer argues Scotland should get its due in the creation of basketball

At a time when Canadians are looking over their shoulder thanks to some bluster south of the border, Scotland’s University of Stirling seems to be piling on with a news

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March 7, 2025 at 8:59 PM

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After conceding six goals in two games, Toronto FC looks to tighten up on defence

Having conceded six goals in its first two games this season, Toronto FC looks to tighten up its defence Saturday when it visits FC Cincinnati.

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March 7, 2025 at 7:24 PM

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Another Canadian looks to make mark in pro soccer from start in refugee camp

TORONTO - Like many young Canadian soccer players, Nyota Katembo loves watching Canada captain Alphonso Davies at work.

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March 5, 2025 at 11:51 PM

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Canada Soccer unveils new philanthropic programs, offers details on World Cup tickets

TORONTO - Canada Soccer unveiled two new philanthropic programs Monday, one partnering with Infinity Records and award-winning Canadian producer Boi-1da and the other linking an expanded Canada Red su...

March 3, 2025 at 6:54 PM

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Toronto FC makes roster decisions, sets the stage for future player additions

TORONTO — Toronto FC completed some roster housekeeping Wednesday, rewarding teenage defender Lazar Stefanovic with a first-team contract as a homegrown player through 2028 with an option for 2029.

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February 26, 2025 at 10:38 PM

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Canada coach tells Trump to lay off 'ridiculous rhetoric' of Canada as a 51st state

Canada soccer coach Jesse Marsch waded into politics Wednesday, telling United States President Donald Trump to "lay off the ridiculous rhetoric about Canada being a 51st state."

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February 26, 2025 at 8:35 PM

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Chukwu's hat trick helps Canadian women advance to CONCACAF U-20 Championship

PORT OF SPAIN — Annabelle Chukwu continued her prolific scoring at youth level with a hat trick Tuesday as Canada qualified for the CONCACAF U-20 Women's Championship by thumping Trinidad and Tobago 1...

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February 26, 2025 at 1:44 AM

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Canadian forward Ayo Akinola enjoying life in Switzerland after parting ways with TFC

Some 6,500 kilometres from Toronto, Ayo Akinola is looking to make the most of a second chance in Switzerland. The 25-year-old forward from Brampton, Ont.

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February 25, 2025 at 6:33 PM

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Young Toronto FC midfielder Markus Cimermancic has a week to remember

It's been a heck of a week for Markus Cimermancic.

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February 23, 2025 at 5:55 PM

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Bernardeschi penalty helps Toronto rally for a 2-2 draw in D.C. in MLS season opener

WASHINGTON — Federico Bernardeschi's 70th-minute penalty lifted Toronto FC into a 2-2 draw with D.C. United in their Major League Soccer season opener Saturday night.

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February 23, 2025 at 3:05 AM

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Toronto FC signs 21-year-old centre back Zane Monlouis from Arsenal's ranks

Toronto FC has acquired Zane Monlouis from England's Arsenal, signing the 21-year-old centre back to a two-year deal with club options for 2027 and 2028.

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February 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM

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Vanessa Gilles scores in her 50th appearance for Canada in a 2-0 win over Mexico

MURCIA — Casey Stoney has her first victory as Canada coach, but it came with some bruises as the sixth-ranked Canadian women survived a physical challenge from No. 31 Mexico to win 2-0 Saturday at th...

February 22, 2025 at 9:40 PM

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Insigne back in Toronto while TFC wraps up Florida training camp ahead of MLS season

Lorenzo Insigne's future with Toronto FC remains murky with news that the high-priced Italian designated player is not with the team, two days before the MLS season opener at D.C. United.

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February 20, 2025 at 8:45 PM

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Calgary fighter Jake Peacock scores dominant win on One Championship card in Qatar

DOHA — Calgary Muay Thai fighter Jake (the One) Peacock stopped Japanese bantamweight Shinji Suzuki in the third round Thursday at One 171: Qatar to record his second win in as many One Championship o...

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February 20, 2025 at 6:27 PM

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Muhammad, Shevchenko to defend their titles at UFC 315 in May in Montreal

UFC 315 in Montreal will feature two championship bouts with Belal (Remember The Name) Muhammad and Valentina (Bullet) Shevchenko putting their titles on the line May 10 at the Bell

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February 20, 2025 at 5:48 PM

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Big stage for Northern Super League season-opening matches in Vancouver, Toronto

Vancouver Rise FC and AFC Toronto will kick off the Northern Super League with a bang — with opening games at B.C. Place Stadium and BMO Field, respectively.

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February 20, 2025 at 5:47 PM

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Former midfielder Brandon Servania ready to welcome Toronto FC to D.C. in MLS opener

Deemed surplus to requirements by Toronto FC after last season, Brandon Servania will be waiting when TFC opens the Major League Soccer regular season Saturday at D.C. United.