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TFC notebook: Reds look to be getting back injured players

After a week off, Toronto FC resets its focus on Saturday's game vs. Vancouver in which they could have a few players back from injury.

John Molinaro

Sep 12, 2023 — 6 min read

Toronto FC will attempt to win back-to-back MLS games for the first time since last August when it hosts the Vancouver Whitecaps on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Here are some news and notes from Tuesday's practice at the BMO Training Ground.

Toronto FC returns after a short break

After being off since Aug. 30, Toronto FC will be back in action this weekend when it welcomes the Vancouver Whitecaps to BMO Field (more on that later).

Toronto is coming off an impressive 3-1 home win over the Philadelphia Union, a result that snapped a 10-game losing streak and a 13-match winless skid, both franchise records for futility. The victory was TFC's first in nine matches under interim coach Terry Dunfield. The Reds’ previous win came in a 2-1 home decision over D.C. United on May 27 when Bob Bradley was still in charge.

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.