Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: Ottawa loss must be a wakeup-call

The season is in danger of slipping away from TFC and they run the risk of digging themselves into a big hole before the World Cup break.

John Molinaro

May 8, 2026 — 7 min read

TFC's Walker Zimmerman. (Photo by Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of Saturday's home game vs. Lionel Messi and Inter Miami (1:00 p.m. ET/TSN & Apple TV).

Miami game a chance for Toronto FC to win new fans

Lionel Messi always draws big crowds whenever Inter Miami hits the road, and Saturday’s contest will be no exception.

BMO Field normally seats just over 28,000 fans, but its capacity has been expanded to 45,736 seats with the addition of two temporary stands totalling 17,000 seats, as the stadium will be one of the host venues for this summer’s FIFA World Cup.

Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami

Franco Panizo of Miami Total Futbol previews Saturday's game between TFC and Inter Miami at BMO Field.

Toronto FC vs. Inter Miami: What you need to know

TFC will wrap up a nine-game homestand on Saturday with a tough assignment: Stopping Lionel Messi and the MLS champions.

Hugo Mbongue starting over again after TFC departure

In a 1-on-1 interview, Mbongue discusses his exit from Toronto FC, signing with Crown Legacy FC, and much more.

Toronto FC would love to see more of Antone Bossenberry

"He's certainly a player who is really coming on and we're really excited about," coach Robin Fraser said of the TFC 2 prospect.