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Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week

Richie Laryea could be back in the starting 11 on Saturday for the first time in four months when TFC hosts Atlanta United.

John Molinaro

Jul 8, 2025 — 4 min read

Toronto FC's fading playoff chances took a big hit with last week's road loss against New York City FC.

Time is running out for TFC (4-11-5) to climb up the ladder in the Eastern Conference. If they have any hope of making the playoffs, they need to start stringing together some wins, beginning with Atlanta United's visits to BMO Field on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/TSN & Apple TV).

Here are four stories to watch from Toronto FC this week:

TFC notebook: Sense of urgency sets in with Reds

If ever there was a time for Toronto FC to string together some wins, this is it with its playoff hopes hanging by a thread.

TFC Talk: Reds have to move forward without Italian DPs

Beat reporter James Grossi discusses how Toronto FC has to move on from Insigne and Bernardeschi, and much more.

TFC Republic Weekly: July 7-13

Toronto FC continue life without its former Italian DPs this week when they host Eastern Conference rivals Atlanta United.

TFC 2 report: Young Reds hammered in road loss

TFC 2 suffered their heaviest loss of the MLS NEXT Pro season in a 5-0 defeat away to Philadelphia Union II on Sunday.

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TFC notebook: Sense of urgency sets in with Reds

TFC Talk: Reds have to move forward without Italian DPs

TFC Republic Weekly: July 7-13

TFC 2 report: Young Reds hammered in road loss