Reader mailbag: What is Toronto FC's GAM situation?
TFC have a healthy war chest of GAM and could substantially add to that total before the start of the 2026 MLS season.
TFC Republic's reader mailbag column is where I answer questions from subscribers about Toronto FC and Canadian soccer in general.
I'll respond to the best queries submitted to me by TFC Republic readers, so feel free to drop me an email at jmo1897@gmail.com. You can also reach out to me via Twitter.
Here we go...
What are your personal thoughts on Kobe Franklin these last few games? Will he be a starter in 2026? Why don't we play him more? I think he's great and solid at the back.
– Anonymous
After logging a remarkable 2,172 minutes in his 2023 rookie season (27 games, 25 starts), Franklin saw his playing time significantly cut by former coach John Herdman last year – 702 minutes, 21 games, five starts.
That trend has continued under Robin Fraser this year as Franklin has been limited to 628 minutes (13 games, six starts).
