Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: Josh Sargent's arrival opens up on-field possibilities

Coach Robin Fraser must be salivating over having Sargent in his starting 11 and what it'll mean for the team's attacking fortunes.

John Molinaro

Feb 25, 2026 — 6 min read

Josh Sargent (Photo by Vincent Carchietta/Imagn Images)

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of Saturday's road game vs. the Vancouver Whitecaps (9:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Note: I will be at BC Place in Vancouver to cover Saturday's game, so be sure to visit TFC Republic all weekend in order to check out our special on-site coverage.

Richie Laryea's versatility continues to shine through

A very early season MVP candidate for Toronto FC might just be Richie Laryea.

Laryea didn't collect a goal or an assist in Saturday's 3-2 road defeat to FC Dallas, but he put in an exemplary shift for the Reds in a losing effort in their seaso opener at Toyota Stadium

TFC Tidbits: Henry Wingo's return could be a boon for Reds

The hope for Toronto FC is that Wingo has finally put his injury woes behind him, and he can become a regular contributor.

Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week

Djordje Mihailovic has bagged five goals across his last five games for TFC and will be looking for more this weekend in Vancouver.

TFC Talk: Plenty of room for improvement from the Reds

Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi breaks down the club's season opening loss in Dallas and much more.

TFC Republic Weekly: February 22-March 1

Coming off a loss on the weekend in its season opener, Toronto FC seeks to rebound this week when it faces the Vancouver Whitecaps.