Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: Big roster decisions coming up

By our count, 15 TFC players will be out of contract, in their option year, or at the end of their loan when the 2026 season is over.

John Molinaro

Sep 2, 2026 — 6 min read

TFC's Jonathan Osorio. (Top photo by Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of Saturday's home match vs. the Chicago Fire (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Players stepping up in absence of Osorio, Dorsch

To call this MLS campaign injury-plagued for Toronto FC would be a major understatement.

TFC have been dealing with a rash of injuries since the pre-season and the crisis hit its nadir in May when they were minus 13 players for a road game against Charlotte.

TFC Tidbits: Robin Fraser has fond memories of Jayden Nelson

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The Canadian winger has a goal and two assists in his last six appearances after missing most of the season with a knee injury.

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TFC Talk: Reds can't keep digging themselves into holes

Reporter James Grossi discusses Toronto FC's penchant for coming from behind in recent games to earn a result, and much more.