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TFC quarterly report: Where do things stand with the Reds?

Toronto FC has shown progress through the first quarter of the MLS season, but there's still plenty of room for improvement.

John Molinaro

Apr 23, 2026 — 11 min read

(Photo by Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

We're nine matches into the 34-game MLS regular season – just over one-fourth of the way through the campaign – so it's a good time to examine how things have gone so far for Toronto FC under second-year coach Robin Fraser.

Here's where things stand with TFC with a quarter of the MLS season in the books.

What a difference 12 months makes for Toronto FC

It's not an exaggeration to suggest that Toronto FC is in a much better place now than it was one year ago.

The Reds began their 2026 season on a very rocky note with a pair of road losses, conceding three goals in each match, before earning a credible 1-0 win away to FC Cincinnati on March 8. The club's first ever win at TQL Stadium proved to be a bit of a turning point.

Toronto FC vs. Philadelphia Union: 3 takeaways

After a bit of a slow start to his MLS tenure, DP forward Josh Sargent is beginning to come good for Toronto FC.

TFC's Luka Gavran joins exclusive club with dramatic goal

Gavran netted a late equalizer for the Reds on Wednesday to become only the third goalkeeper in MLS history to score a goal.

Toronto FC rallies late to rescue a point at home

TFC extended their unbeaten run to seven games with another come-from-behind effort on Wednesday vs. the Philadelphia Union.

TFC Tidbits: Walker Zimmerman returns to starting lineup

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser has made two lineup changes from last week's game for Wednesday's match vs. Philadelphia