TFC 2 report: Young Reds shut out in season opener
A new-look TFC 2 came out on the wrong end of a 1-0 road loss to Philadelphia Union II in their opening match of the MLS NEXT Pro season.
In a regular series at TFC Republic, we'll look at TFC 2 and how the club is progressing through the 2026 MLS NEXT Pro season.
TFC 2 has proven to be an invaluable part of Toronto FC's developmental system, as it’s usually where the best youth academy products play prior to signing with the senior team. A lot of notable former and current Toronto FC players cut their teeth with TFC 2 before making their MLS debuts, including Ayo Akinola, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Kosi Thompson, Alex Bono, and Jayden Nelson.
In 2023, defender Kobe Franklin, midfielder Alonso Coello and goalkeeper Luka Gavran signed with the senior team from TFC 2. In 2024, defenders Adam Pearlman and Nathaniel Edwards, and forward Charlie Sharp were signed to MLS deals. In 2025, midfielder Markus Cimermancic, goalkeeper Adisa De Rosario, defenders Lazar Stefanovic and Stefan Kapor, and winger Malik Henry moved up to the senior team.
Here's this week's TFC 2 report:
