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TFC notebook: Things don't get any easier with trip to Columbus

A tricky road game vs. the Columbus Crew this weekend looms large for a Toronto FC side that is winless in 12 and who hasn't won since May 27.

John Molinaro

Aug 22, 2023 — 8 min read

After a ninth straight loss this past weekend, Toronto FC returns to action when it visits the Columbus Crew on Saturday (7:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

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

TFC still looking for their 1st point under Terry Dunfield

Toronto FC's 3-2 defeat to rivals CF Montreal at BMO Field on Sunday extended its winless run to 12 games in all competitions.

While TFC were able to end their goal drought at 685 minutes (about 11 and a half hours), they are still looking for their first point under interim coach Terry Dunfield, having lost all seven matches since he replaced Bob Bradley on June 26.

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.