Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: The return of the old Richie Laryea

Toronto FC will be hoping he can replicate his excellent performance for them once the Gold Cup is over and he returns to MLS duty.

John Molinaro

Jun 19, 2025 — 5 min read

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of its next match vs. the New York Red Bulls at BMO Field on Wednesday, June 25 (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV & TSN).

Lazar Stefanovic gains from Canada camp experience

A day after walloping Honduras 6-0 in Concacaf Gold Cup action on Tuesday, the Canadian men's team were back on the training pitch the very next morning.

Interspersed among the national team players was an unfamiliar face in Lazar Stefanovic. The Toronto FC defender was invited to Vancouver to take part in Canada's practice as a training player ahead of the team's next match vs. Curaçao on Saturday in Houston.

Toronto FC's Zane Monlouis adapting to life in MLS

"I knew it was going to be physical and fast paced. I think that's why, for my game, it suited me to come here," Monlouis said.

Ex-TFC prospect Julian Altobelli gets new lease on life in CPL

"I think at the end of last year with Toronto FC, I felt I deserved more, and it kind of sparked a little fire in me," Altobelli told TFC Republic.

CanMNT Talk: Strong message sent in win over Honduras

In the latest video blog, we discuss Canada's big Gold Cup win against Honduras and what stood out about its performance.

Emma Regan among NSL players called up by Canada

The AFC Toronto captain is one of two Northern Super League players to crack Casey Stoney's latest Canadian roster.