Opinion
Reader Mailbag: Can Insigne and Pozuelo play together?
Can Insigne and Pozuelo play in the same starting 11? How will TFC build the team around the Italian? Who should be the next CPL commissioner?
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.
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Feature
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TFC Talk: Breaking down the Reds' Dom Dwyer salary dump
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TFC Talk: Danny Dichio bids adieu to Toronto FC after 15 years
In the latest video blog, I look back at Danny Dichio's Toronto FC career and what he meant to the MLS club.
Newsletter
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News
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Happy holidays and best wishes for 2022 from TFC Republic
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In a special video blog series for TFC Republic, I look back at key moments in club history. This week: TFC's record-setting result in Atlanta to end the 2017 season.
CanWNT
Kailen Sheridan still fighting to break through with Canada's women's team
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Davies, Fleming named top Canadian players for 2021
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Q&A
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