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TFC Tidbits: Reds hope Matheus Pereira can be 'left footed' Richie Laryea

"He's a player I'm very excited about," coach Fraser said of the Brazilian fullback who reminds him a little of Canadian Richie Laryea.

John Molinaro

Jan 29, 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.

Robin Fraser: 'We're really excited about him'

Exit Raoul Petretta. Enter Matheus Pereira.

Toronto FC declined its 2026 contract option on Petretta at the end of last season, paving the way for the Italian left fullback to leave the club after three years and joining SV Darmstadt 98 of the German second division.

GM Jason Hernandez wasted little time in filling the vacancy on the left side of the back line when he signed Pereira late last month to a deal that ties the Brazilian fullback to TFC through the 2027-28 MLS season, with a club option for 2028-29.

Random thoughts on TFC: New DP forward will need help

Irrespective of Toronto FC signing a DP, the pressure will still be on the team’s other forwards to produce this season.

Jonathan Osorio 'pretty excited' about where Toronto FC is at

Osorio feels that TFC showed growth towards the tail end of the last season which gives him optimism for the 2026 MLS campaign.

TFC Tidbits: 14 Toronto FC games to air on TSN in 2026

Toronto FC's home opener vs. the New York Red Bulls on March 14 is among the games that will be broadcasted by TSN this year.

TFC notebook: Reds still looking to add a few attacking pieces

Robin Fraser said Toronto FC remains in talks with and continues to look at and vet attacking options ahead of the MLS season.