News

TFC Tidbits: 4 Toronto FC prospects called up by Canada's U-17 team

TFC youth academy standout Richard Chukwu is among the youngsters who cracked Canada's 23-player roster.

John Molinaro

Aug 27, 2025 — 4 min read

Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates small bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.

Canada to play 3 friendlies in Spain next month

Three members of Toronto FC’s youth academy and a TFC 2 player have been named to Canada’s latest under-17 team for a trio of important friendlies next month.

TFC 2's Stefan Kapor (defender), and Antone Bossenberry (midfielder), Richard Chukwu (defender) and Timothy Fortier (midfielder) from the youth academy are part of a 23-man roster for Canada that'll hold a special training camp in Spain from Aug. 30 to Sept. 10.

Toronto FC newcomer José Cifuentes in action for LAFC in 2023. (Orlando Ramirez/Imagn Images)

Grading the summer transfer window: How did TFC do?

TFC Republic does a deep dive evaluation of the job that club GM Jason Hernandez did during the MLS secondary transfer window.

Richie Laryea to play for Canada in September friendlies

The veteran wingback has been called up by Canada, but TFC captain Jonathan Osorio was left off Jesse Marsch’s 24-man roster.

Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week

TFC is gearing up for the third and final Canadian derby of the season vs. bitter rivals CF Montreal this weekend at BMO Field.

TFC Talk: A productive summer transfer window

Beat reporter James Grossi discusses Toronto FC's draw vs. Atlanta United, a very busy summer transfer window, and much more.