TFC Talk: Matty Longstaff odd man out in crowded midfield
Beat reporter James Grossi breaks down the deal that saw Toronto FC trade the midfielder to CF Montreal.

Toronto FC pulled off a big trade on Wednesday when it shipped English midfielder Matty Longstaff to CF Montreal.
In return, TFC received forward Jules-Anthony Vilsaint and up to $275,000 in general allocation money (GAM) – $225,000 in guaranteed 2025 GAM and an additional $50,000 in conditional 2026 GAM pending Longstaff’s roster status next season.
TFC Republic spoke to fellow Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi, who also operates the Unattached FC website, about this important roster move by Toronto, Longstaff's tenure with TFC, and more.
Listen to the full audio clip below: