Newsletter
TFC Republic Weekly: October 16-22
John Herdman takes charge of Toronto FC for the first time in this weekend's regular season finale vs. Orlando City at BMO Field.
John Molinaro
I'm a Canadian soccer journalist with over 25 years of experience, and I have worked for outlets such as Sun Media, CBC Sports and Sportsnet. I've been a Toronto FC beat reporter since Day 1.
Opinion
Reader mailbag: Where does John Herdman start at Toronto FC?
Before anything else happens at TFC there has to be a clear understanding from the players that standards and accountability must rise.
Opinion
Random thoughts on TFC: Canada Soccer in Herdman's rearview mirror
Herdman has no regrets about walking away from the headaches associated with the national team job and Canada Soccer.
Video blog
CanMNT Talk: Mauro Biello era begins with humbling loss
A 4-1 defeat away to Japan gave the interim coach plenty to think about ahead of November's Copa America qualifiers.
CanMNT
Canada embarrassed by Japan in international friendly
The Canadians had no answers against the swarming Japanese in Mauro Biello's debut as interim coach on Friday.
Feature
John Herdman: 'The scars are still open' at Toronto FC
Herdman's main observation from watching TFC's last two games is that standards have dropped, and permissiveness has settled in.
Q&A
Richie Laryea: Canada has to earn respect going forward
In a 1-on-1 interview, Laryea discusses Friday's game vs. Japan, the influence that John Herdman had on his career, and much more.
CanMNT
Canada vs. Japan: What you need to know
Friday's friendly in Niigata gives interim caretaker Mauro Biello a chance to make his case to become Canada's full-time head coach.
Opinion
What should we make of Terry Dunfield's tenure as TFC coach?
A distinct lack of character from Toronto FC's players doomed Dunfield's spell as caretaker boss from the beginning.
CanMNT
What to look for from Canada in friendly vs. Japan
Toronto FC's Jonathan Osorio should feature prominently for Canada in Mauro Biello's debut as head coach.
CanMNT
CanMNT Flashback: Canada comes up short in Japan friendly
With the Canadian men's team set to play Japan in an international friendly on Friday, we'll revisit their match in Doha, Qatar on March 22, 2013.
Opinion
State of the union: TFC nearly at the end of worst ever season
There has to be massive reckoning for the majority of Toronto FC’s roster as there are too many pedestrians on this team.
News
Toronto FC names Sean Rubio new technical director
The hiring of Rubio sees TFC take another step towards a new management model as it looks to rebuild for the future.
Newsletter
TFC Republic Weekly: October 9-15
John Herdman takes over as head coach of Toronto FC this week as he begins to prepare the team for its regular season finale.
Opinion
Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls: 3 takeaways
Once again on Saturday, TFC showed they are completely incapable of fighting back after taking the first punch.
Match report
Toronto FC blanked in road loss to New York Red Bulls
TFC have lost six in a row and Saturday's defeat confirmed they will finish in last place in MLS this season.