Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: Reds hurt by international absences

Toronto FC’s mettle and Robin Fraser’s managerial acumen will be tested while dealing with several absences during the Gold Cup.

John Molinaro

Jun 5, 2025 — 6 min read

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC as it has a bye week and looks ahead to it next match, away to LAFC on Friday, June 13 (10:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Toronto FC lacks willingness to suffer to win

Toronto FC is in a free fall at the moment following a 2-0 home loss to Charlotte FC last weekend.

The defeat kept TFC (3-10-4, 13 points) in second-last place in the Eastern Conference, ahead of only CF Montreal, the second-worst team in the overall league standings.

TFC Tidbits: Reds' road game vs. Los Angeles FC rescheduled

The decision by MLS to postpone Toronto FC's visit to LAFC scheduled for next week until October does the Reds a big favour.

Canada vs. Ukraine in Canadian Shield: What you need to know

Canada plays its first home game since last November when it hosts Ukraine in Toronto on Saturday in its Canadian Shield opener.

TFC's Laryea, Osorio named to Canada's Gold Cup squad

The wingback and midfielder will miss multiple games for Toronto FC while away on international duty with Canada.

TFC 2 prospect Jahmarie Nolan: 'This is just the first step for me'

The 15-year-old striker from Jamaica only signed with TFC 2 in March and already has some pretty lofty career goals.