PRO SOCCER NEWS AND RESOURCES FROM TORONTO AND BEYOND
- Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) will host the New York Red Bulls at BMO Stadium tomorrow, Saturday, April 20 at 7:30 p.m. PT.Saturday's match mar… – MLS Los Angeles FC
- RENTON, WASH. – Following a 0-0 draw with FC Dallas last weekend, Seattle Sounders FC returns home to host Vancouver Whitecaps FC on Saturday, April 2… – MLS Seattle Sounders FC
- Charlotte FC is riding a 13-match MLS unbeaten streak at Bank of America Stadium stretching back to last season. With five of the next seven matches a… – MLS Charlotte FC
- GOLDEN VALLEY, Minn. — Minnesota United FC today announced that defender Hugo Bacharach underwent arthroscopic surgery to address a meniscus tear on … – MLS Minnesota United FC
- New York City FC take on D.C. United on Saturday, April 20 at Citi Field.Head Coach Nick Cushing will be without three players for the game.Ri… – MLS New York City FC
- The Colorado Rapids prepare to defend DICK'S Sporting Goods Park against FC Dallas when the Texas side travels to altitude for Matchday 10. Kickoff is… – MLS Colorado Rapids
- Sporting Kansas City will host St. Louis CITY SC at 7:30 p.m. CT on Saturday at Children's Mercy Park as the regional rivals meet for the first time s… – MLS Sporting Kansas City
- After regrouping and recouping during Nashville SC's bye week, the Boys in Gold are headed to Florida to take on familiar foe Inter Miami in an Easter… – MLS Nashville SC
- COLUMBUS – The Columbus Crew have acquired up to $200,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) via trade with Real Salt Lake in exchange for Philip Quint… – MLS Columbus Crew SC
- HOUSTON – Houston Dynamo FC return to Shell Energy Stadium to host in-state rivals Austin FC on Saturday, April 20, with kickoff scheduled for 7:30 p…. – MLS Houston Dynamo FC
- MONTREAL – Following a successful home opener against Cincinnati last weekend, CF Montréal will host Orlando City SC this Saturday at 7:30pm at S… – MLS Club de Foot Montreal
- HERRIMAN, Utah – Real Salt Lake today acquired Columbus Crew DF Philip Quinton in exchange for up to $200,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM) via tr… – MLS Real Salt Lake
- ATLANTA – Atlanta United returns to action Saturday when it hosts FC Cincinnati at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. The match is set to kick-off at 7:30 p.m. ET… – MLS Atlanta United FC
- Amid an uncharacteristic losing streak (the likes of one the club hasn't seen in nearly two years), FC Cincinnati is looking to continue their streak … – MLS FC Cincinnati
- The Need to Know:Date & Time: Saturday, April 20, 2024, 7:30 p.m. ETVenue: Stade Saputo, Montreal, Quebec, CanadaCompetition: MLS Regular … – MLS Orlando City SC
- Austria: BundesligaSturm Graz 1 – 0 Rapid ViennaBangladesh: Premier LeagueAbahani Dhaka 2 – 1 Sheikh JamalBangladesh Police 1 – 0 Sheikh RusselBolivia: LFPBAurora 2 – 3 IndependienteBrazil: Serie ABotafogo 1 – 0 Atlético GoianienseChina: FA CupHangzhou Wuyue Qiantang 1 – 0 Haimen CodionColombia: Primera AAmérica de Cali 0 – 0 Deportivo PastoCosta Rica: Primera DivisiónHerediano 1 – 1 CartaginésDenmark: SuperligaRanders 2 – 2 OBEcuador: Liga ProBarcelona 1 – 0 El NacionalFrance: Ligue 1Nice 3 – 0 LorientGermany: BundesligaEintracht Frankfurt 3 – 1 AugsburgItaly: Serie ACagliari 2 – 2 JuventusGenoa 0 – 1 LazioPeru: Primera DivisiónAlianza Lima 3 – 0 Sport […]
- Argentina: Copa ArgentinaUnión 1 – 2 Gimnasia MendozaRosario Central 1 – 1 Deportivo RiestraArmenia: Premier LeagueAlashkert 1 – 2 West ArmeniaShirak 0 – 0 VanBolivia: LFPBBolívar 1 – 1 San Antonio Bulo BuloThe Strongest 2 – 1 Gualberto Villarroel SJBrazil: Serie AGrêmio 2 – 0 Athletico ParanaenseFlamengo 2 – 1 São PauloRB Bragantino 2 – 1 Vasco da GamaCameroon: Elite ONEYoung Sport Academy 0 – 0 ColombeVictoria United 2 – 2 Stade RenardCanon 1 – 0 GazelleCotonsport 0 – 0 Dynamo de DoualaColombia: Primera APatriotas Boyacá 2 – 3 Independiente MedellínLa Equidad 0 – 0 Fortaleza CEIFAtlético Nacional 0 – […]
- Argentina: Prim B NacionalAlmirante Brown 0 – 3 Estudiantes Río CuartoBelgrano 0 – 4 Racing ClubLanús 1 – 2 EstudiantesDefensa y Justicia 1 – 0 Newell's Old BoysBoca Juniors 1 – 0 Godoy CruzArmenia: Premier LeagueArarat-Armenia 2 – 0 UrartuArarat 0 – 1 PyunikAsia: AFC Champions LeagueAl Ain 4 – 2 Al HilalUlsan 1 – 0 Yokohama F. MarinosAbdysh-Ata 1 – 1 Central Coast MarinersAustralia: Queensland NPLGold Coast United 2 – 2 Rochedale RoversBelarus: CoppaIsloch 1 – 0 Torpedo BelAZDinamo Minsk 1 – 0 Neman GrodnoBolivia: LFPBUniversitario de Vinto 3 – 1 Nacional PotosíBrazil: Serie AAtlético Mineiro 1 – 1 […]
- There's just enough sample size in the early part of the MLS season to identify some trends in how teams have changed since 2023.
- The Open Cup's round of 32 features many USL vs. MLS matchups, with the lowest-ranked teams coming from USL League One
- Joaquin Escoto founded the Alianza de Futbol academy and will now direct the incoming MLS clubs' youth development apparatus
- MLS transfer deadline day is fast approaching, new roster rules are incoming, and a star player is once again missing. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get right to answering your questions. “Will any team make a big move before the window ends? Also any rumblings or movement about the Fire?” —Victor S. “Do you think the Houston Dynamo will sign a DP or any attacking player?” —Charles T. “Tom please, are Austin FC going to do anything significant this season?” —Andrew The MLS primary transfer window is still open, in case you forgot.
- FIFA's rules blocking games abroad look set to change. So who will come to America first and what are the hurdles they face?
- Plus, an early check on the Golden Boot race now that early contenders have made themselves known
- Messi draws big in Missouri, but a certain pop star didn't make the trip
- In an informal conversation with the league's board, Infantino emphasized the need for investment in MLS around the World Cup
- Messi's first competitive club match in Mexico had all the atmosphere of a big night, but Inter Miami wasn't up to the occasion
- The stadium could be part of hosting the 2027 women's World Cup, along with NYCFC games and summer tours
- Joseph Paintsil has never been afraid to bet on himself. Born in Ghana, he left his home as a teenager to go to Hungary and make his way as a professional soccer player. He had no contract and it was deadline day for the Hungarian league, but Paintsil needed just a half hour to impress Ferencváros manager Thomas Doll in a training session and get a contract offer. When Ferencváros balked at a multi-year deal due to his lack of experience in Europe, Paintsil signed a loan deal that ran through the end of the season. He proceeded to score […]
- Inter Miami's Champions Cup dream is over, as CF Monterrey decisively won at home to knock Messi and Co. out of the tournament
- Monterrey won tonight's match 3-1, advancing to the semifinals by an aggregate score of 5-2 over Miami, who had Jordi Alba sent off in the second half
- MLS owners have voted to institute a set of rule changes that would take effect this summer, pending MLSPA approval.
- When 33-year-old Sergio Canales lines up for Monterrey against Inter Miami’s quartet of ex-Barcelona icons on Wednesday, he will do so as the most expensive signing in Mexican football history. There were several junctures when imagining glamour at this stage of his career seemed fanciful, if not impossible. None more so than on Dec. 30, 2015, when he was stretchered off the Bernabeu pitch — the place his career had been predicted to ignite as a teenager but where he only lasted a single season playing for Real Madrid. Then with Real Sociedad, he had just suffered the third ACL […]
- Columbus Crew goalkeeper Patrick Schulte made amends for an early error in the second leg of his team’s CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinal at Mexican power Tigres, saving two penalties in a shootout to lead the Crew to a 4-3 win on PKs after a 1-1 draw, 2-2 on aggregate, at the Estadio Volcan in Monterrey, Mexico. The defending MLS Cup champions will face either Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami or Tigres’ crosstown rival CF Monterrey in the semifinal. Those two teams play the second leg of their quarterfinal on Wednesday evening. “We knew that it was going to be difficult,…
- FIFA president Gianni Infantino addressed MLS owners at the league’s Board of Governors meeting this week, becoming the first FIFA president to attend a board meeting since MLS’s founding in 1996. “I was very happy for the first time that the FIFA president comes to an MLS meeting of this nature,” Infantino said. “We have great events coming up here in North America with the new Club World Cup next year, the World Cup in ‘26, so a lot of promotion for soccer, or football as we call it.” The MLS Board of Governors consists of a representative from ownership […]
- The MLS-run youth tournament will face a review of its policies after multiple incidents
- Nationalism, competitive history and CONCACAF refereeing has made Miami's crucial quarterfinal vs. Monterrey a must-watch in Mexico
- The 19-year-old New England Revolution midfielder tells The Athletic how his family have inspired him to pursue top-level stardom
- Alexi Lalas and David Mosse talked about San Diego FC breaking boundaries by creating the first boarding youth academy that is reminiscent of the overseas academies in Europe. Next, the guys discussed whether MLS' popularity is tied to the growth of soccer within the United States.
- The Brazil winger appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium.
- Arsenal and 2023 titlist Manchester City were both eliminated Wednesday in the second leg of the quarterfinals by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, respectively.
- Joshua Kimmich’s header powered Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win over Arsenal to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
- Kylian Mbappé scored two second-half goals as PSG came from behind to beat Barcelona in Spain on Tuesday, sending PSG to the Champions League semifinals.
- Playing soccer on natural turf indoors isn't new, but the duration of the World Cup presents a unique challenge, and two years out from the 2026 tournament, the clock is ticking.
- Manchester City now leads the Premier League and betting boards to win the title. Can they hold onto their lead for the remainder of the season? Let's look at the most recent odds.
- St. Louis City took a 1-0 lead vs. Austin FC after Joao Klauss' goal in the 57th minute.
- Manchester City is suddenly in charge of the Premier League after a pivotal day in the title race.
- Philadelphia Union's Kai Wagner scored a goal in 77' that even the score late vs. Atlanta United.
- Mikael Uhre scored a goal in the 73' to shrink Atalanta United FC's lead over Philadelphia Union.
- Daniel Rios and Caleb Wiley both scored a goal within minutes of each other to give Atlanta a lead over Philadelphia.
- Lionel Messi scored his fifth goal and added an assist as Inter Miami CF topped Sporting Kansas City 3-2 in front of the third-largest crowd in MLS history.
- Watch the best highlights and moments from this matchup between the Portland Timbers and LAFC.
- LAFC's Mateusz Bogusz scored a free kick to equalize the game at 2-2 against the Portland Timbers.
- LAFC's Mateusz Bogusz found the net in the 21' to even the score, 1-1 against Portland.
- Portland's Evander scored off a beautiful volley to give the Timbers a 2-1 lead vs LAFC.
- Wrexham, the Welsh team co-owned by Ryan Reynolds, is on the verge of back-to-back promotions — this time to English soccer's third tier.
- Alexi Lalas and David Mosse broke down MLS' nightmarish CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals as Inter Miami was eliminated in part due goalie error resulting in a Brandon Vazquez goal in the early minutes of the game. The New England Revolution were also eliminated in embarrassing fashion. Lastly, the only good moment for MLS wasColumbus Crew rallied after their goalie made a similar error as Inter Miami's Drake Callender.
- With just two months until the European Championship, Kylian Mbappé and Jude Bellingham failed to be the difference for their clubs in the UEFA Champions League quarterfinals.
Igniting the North with a Blaze of MLS Soccer Glory
In the bustling heart of Canada’s largest city, a fire burns brighter than the skyline. Toronto FC, a team that has become synonymous with passion, resilience, and captivating soccer, has carved a place for itself in Major League Soccer (MLS) history. From the spirited cheers of the fans to the dazzling plays on the pitch, Toronto FC has ignited a fervor that reverberates not only in the city but across the entire league.
Toronto FC’s journey in MLS began in 2007, and over the years, they have grown into a force to be reckoned with. The team’s pursuit of excellence culminated in 2017 when they clinched the MLS Cup, bringing home their first major trophy. This triumphant moment was more than just a victory on the field—it was a culmination of years of dedication, hard work, and an unyielding commitment to the sport.
Nestled by the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, BMO Field stands as the fortress where Toronto FC battles its opponents. The stadium’s intimate atmosphere ensures that every seat is a front-row experience, allowing fans to be part of the action and feel the energy of the game. The sight of the team’s signature red and black colors waving in the stands is a testament to the unwavering support that Toronto FC garners from its loyal fans.
Toronto FC’s fans, known as the “Red Patch Boys” and “U-Sector,” are more than spectators—they are an essential part of the team’s identity. Their chants, songs, and raucous celebrations create an electrifying atmosphere that transforms BMO Field into a cauldron of excitement. Whether in victory or defeat, the fans stand by their team, igniting a bond that transcends the sport itself.
Toronto’s multicultural fabric is beautifully reflected in the diversity of the team’s roster. Players from around the world converge to create a tapestry of soccer brilliance, infusing the game with global influences and perspectives. This international flavor adds depth to Toronto FC’s identity and resonates with the city’s multicultural spirit.
Every sports story is enriched by rivalries, and Toronto FC is no exception. Matches against Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, part of the Canadian Classique, are marked by heightened intensity and fierce competition. These clashes are more than games; they are showdowns that ignite passions and fuel the fervor of fans on both sides.
Toronto FC extends its impact beyond the field, embracing the power of soccer to bring about positive change. From community outreach programs to charitable initiatives, the team’s presence is felt far beyond the stadium gates, illustrating their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
As Toronto FC continues its journey in MLS, the future shines with boundless possibilities. The team’s legacy is etched in the hearts of fans who have celebrated its triumphs, weathered its challenges, and remained devoted through it all. With each pass, each goal, and each season, Toronto FC stands as a beacon of soccer brilliance, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the North, and a reminder that the fire of passion burns brighter than ever on the Canadian soccer stage.