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TFC Tidbits: Reds to miss 3 internationals for LAFC game

Jonathan Osorio, Richie Laryea and Derrick Etienne Jr will miss next week's road match due to national team duty.

John Molinaro

Oct 3, 2025 — 2 min read

Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates small bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.

Osorio, Laryea and Etienne Jr unavailable for LA trip

Facing a LAFC side that boasts the star power of Son Heung-min and Denis Bouanga was going to be tough enough for Toronto FC.

But TFC's road match against the California club next Wednesday just became a whole lot tougher, as coach Robin Fraser confirmed that Jonathan Osorio, Richie Laryea and Derrick Etienne Jr will be unavailable due to national team duty.

Transaction tracker: Reds sign TFC 2 defender Stefan Kapor

The youth academy graduate has been signed to an MLS contract as a homegrown player through 2029 with a club option for 2030.

Scouting report: Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire

Joe Chatz of On Tap Sports Net previews Saturday's game between TFC and Chicago at Soldier Field.

Toronto FC vs. Chicago Fire: What you need to know

Having set an MLS record for most consecutive draws (seven), TFC will be looking to win for the first time since mid-July on Saturday.

TFC notebook: Reds turn to Derrick Etienne Jr late in season

After a quiet summer, the veteran has made two consecutive starts as Robin Fraser has tried to get players on the fringes more involved.