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TFC Tidbits: Reds looking to save roster spots for Canadian Championship

The roster rules for the Canadian Championship have Toronto FC coach John Herdman doing some long-term planning.

John Molinaro

May 21, 2024 — 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.

Herdman: 'We can't burn the roster spots'

The roster rules for the 2024 Canadian Championship have John Herdman doing some long-term planning.

Teams competing in the domestic cup competition are only allowed to use 30 players during the full length of the tournament. Whether a player plays or not doesn’t matter – as long as he is part of a team’s gameday squad, he counts against the 30-man roster limit.

TFC Tidbits: John Herdman to cooperate with Canada Soccer investigation

Herdman: "I'm highly confident that in my time... at an Olympic Games or World Cup, we’ve never been involved in any of those activities."

Aimé Mabika eager to prove he deserves more chances at TFC

"It's difficult, but it is part of the process. It’s part of being a professional," the defender said of his lack of playing time.

Toronto FC vs. New York Red Bulls: What you need to know

TFC opens their 2024 Leagues Cup campaign with a tricky road game vs. the New York Red Bulls on Saturday night.

Canada Soccer Talk: Cheating scandal envelops national teams

Canada Soccer CEO Kevin Blue spoke to the media on Friday about the scandal that has cast a dark shadow over Canadian soccer.