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TFC Tidbits: World Cup hopefuls eager to prove themselves

Some Toronto FC players will have extra motivation to get off to a strong start when the 2026 MLS regular season kicks off.

John Molinaro

Feb 12, 2026 — 2 min read

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

Canada's Laryea, Osorio look to secure World Cup invites

Some Toronto FC players will have extra motivation to get off to a strong start when the 2026 MLS regular season kicks off later this month.

Toronto will play 14 matches before MLS takes a break in May ahead of this summer’s FIFA World Cup that’ll be co-hosted by Canada. That gives a small number of TFC players a chance to put their best foot forward in an attempt to secure a spot on their respective national teams for the World Cup.

MLS rules explained: Toronto FC and the U22 player model

Getting the right players is the key to making the U22 roster model work, and so far, TFC have shown poor judgment on that front.

TFC 2's Joseph Melto Quiah transferred out

Midfielder Joseph Melto Quiah's has been sold by TFC 2 to New Mexico United of the USL Championship.

TFC Tidbits: Reds blanked by Fredrikstad FK in pre-season

Toronto FC came out on the wrong end of a 1-0 loss to Norway's Fredrikstad FK on Wednesday in pre-season action from Spain.

TFC Tidbits: Reds' new 'community kit' unveiled

Toronto FC on Wednesday unveiled it's new community kit, dubbed the "Winter Armour," for the 2026 MLS campaign.