Opinion

Random thoughts on TFC: Jobs on the line during final stretch

Toronto FC's last eight games of the season are as much about players securing their futures as they are about clinching a playoff spot.

John Molinaro

Sep 24, 2026 — 7 min read

(Photo by Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of Saturday's road match vs. Nashville SC (8:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

A big opportunity this weekend for Nicksoen Gomis

Toronto is going to be short-handed on the defensive side for Saturday's match vs. the Supporters' Shield leaders in Tennessee.

Richie Laryea and Richard Chukwu (Canada) and Benjamin Kuscevic (Chile) have been called up by their respective senior national teams and will miss the game in Nashville – it falls on the same day as the international friendly between Canada and Chile at BMO Field.

TFC Tidbits: Milestone passes for Alonso Coello with no fanfare

The Spaniard has a career high eight assists this season and recently became the 13th player in club history to play in 100 MLS games.

Ex-TFC assistant GM Corey Wray making a splash in St. Louis

In a 1-on-1 interview, Wray reflects on his time at Toronto FC, being mentored by Tim Bezbatchenko, and much more.

TFC Tidbits: Markus Cimermancic called up by Slovenia under-21 team

The young midfielder won't be available for Saturday's crucial road game in Nashville after earning his first international call-up.

TFC Tidbits: Jonathan Osorio's goal scoring streak in danger

Toronto FC's captain only has eight games left in 2026 to extend his club-record scoring streak to 14 consecutive seasons.