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Toronto FC vs. Forge FC: 3 takeaways from CanChamp final

TFC ended their four-year trophy drought on Saturday night in Hamilton. But Forge pushed the Reds to their limit.

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Toronto FC beats Forge FC, crowned 2020 Canadian champions

TFC needed a penalty shootout to beat the CPL side and win its record eighth Canadian Championship on Saturday.

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Ashtone Morgan going back to his roots in CanChamp final vs. Toronto FC

In a one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Morgan reminisces about his time at Toronto FC, facing his former team, and much more.

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Toronto FC vs. Forge FC: What you need to know

TFC will try to win their first trophy in four years when they visit Forge FC in the rescheduled 2020 Canadian Championship final on Saturday.

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TFC notebook: 'All eyes on the prize' in CanChamp final

"I think we are definitely considered to be the favourites, but by no means are we taking [Forge FC] lightly," says TFC defender Kadin Chung.

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Daniel Gogarty keeping it chill at TFC 2 after time off from soccer

The former CPL defender has a rather relaxed attitude about his future after recently signing with TFC 2.

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CanChamp Talk: Quarter-finals a missed chance for CPL clubs

The Canadian Premier League's battle to gain mainstream relevance continues unabated.

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Toronto FC vs. HFX Wanderers FC: 3 takeaways

TFC had to grind it out and a find a way to win in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Championship.

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Toronto FC edge HFX Wanderers to advance in Voyageurs Cup

TFC is through to the Canadian Championship semifinals after a nervy win in Halifax on Tuesday night.

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TFC Republic Weekly: May 23-29 lookahead

It's a busy week for Toronto FC, who must balance an MLS home game and a Canadian Championship quarter-final vs. HFX Wanderers FC.

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Toronto FC vs. HFX Wanderers FC: What you need to know

TFC plays away to a CPL team for the first time when they take on HFX Wanderers on Tuesday in the quarter-finals of the Canadian Championship.

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TFC notebook: Canadian Championship quarter-finals set vs. HFX Wanderers FC

TFC is looking ahead to facing HFX Wanderers, while Bob Bradley still contends it was a glaring error not to allow Jayden Nelson's goal stand.

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Tactical breakdown: 7 youngsters to keep tabs on in the CPL

Forge FC's Woobens Pacius is one of several Canadian U23s that have established themselves as key contributors for their CPL clubs in 2022.

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TFC assistant coach Paul Stalteri saw something special in a young Michael Bradley

Paul Stalteri helped out a young Michael Bradley early on his career, something that the Toronto FC captain has never forgotten.

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Tactical breakdown: Chung, MacNaughton providing TFC defensive solidity

The CPL newcomers have offered little in attacking creativity, but have made up for it with their defensive qualities so far for Toronto FC.

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Soccer's 'finite' nature appeals to David Edgar in his coaching career

In a 1-on-1 chat with TFC Republic, former Canadian defender David Edgar discusses the transition he's made from player to coach at Forge FC.

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TFC 2 vs. CPL: How Bob Bradley decides on loan deals

Luke Singh needed to go to FC Edmonton, rather than being sent to TFC 2, in order to 'earn it day in and day out,' according to Bob Bradley.

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Toronto FC's Kadin Chung: 'Things aren't promised to you in this game'

In a one-on-one chat with TFC Republic, the former Pacific FC defender talks about making the jump from the CPL to MLS, and much more.

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Transaction tracker: Toronto FC sends Luke Singh out on loan

The 21-year-old defender will spend the entire 2022 Canadian Premier League season on loan at FC Edmonton.

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Transaction tracker: TFC signs Pacific FC defender Kadin Chung

Chung becomes the third player to sign directly with an MLS club from the Canadian Premier League.

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Reader mailbag: Does TFC have too much cap space tied up on its goalkeepers?

Bono and Westberg eat up a fair amount of the salary cap. But you can not overestimate the importance and value of having two quality goalkeepers in MLS.

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Toronto FC signs Pacific FC defender Kadin Chung

Chung becomes the second member of Pacific to join Toronto this off-season, following in the footsteps of defender Lukas MacNaughton.

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Transaction tracker: Toronto FC adds MacNaughton; sends Singh out on loan

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Reader mailbag: How long will Toronto FC's roster rebuild take?

Will a new-look TFC be ready for the start of the 2022 season? Is it wise to use a DP slot on a defender? What challenges does David Clanachan's successor face?

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Reader Mailbag: Can Insigne and Pozuelo play together?

Can Insigne and Pozuelo play in the same starting 11? How will TFC build the team around the Italian? Who should be the next CPL commissioner?