• The Canadian Press

    Reprieve for Whitecaps coach as MLS reduces Vanni Sartini's ban by two games

    Vancouver Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini has got a reprieve from Major League Soccer. The league, citing a "successful petition," has reduced his original six-match suspension by two games, meaning the Italian can be back on the sidelines for the March 30 visit of the Portland Timbers. Sartini was sanctioned for his on-field actions and post-game comments following the 1-0 loss to Los Angeles FC on Nov. 5 at B.C. Place Stadium that ended the Whitecaps' playoff run. Sartini, who was sent off in th

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC's growing injury list impacts Canada with a hip injury sidelining Osorio

    A hip injury has prevented Toronto FC captain Jonathan Osorio from joining Canada for a key Copa America qualifying playoff match next Saturday against Trinidad and Tobago. The veteran midfielder has been replaced by FC Dallas midfielder Liam Fraser. Osorio's loss is a blow for interim coach Mauro Biello. With 71 caps, the 31-year-old Osorio was the most senior player — and the only one over 30 — on the Canada roster, as well as a candidate to captain the side. Citing the need for a "cultural re

  • The Canadian Press

    No stranger to firsts, TFC teenager Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty opens MLS scoring account

    Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty has been around long enough at Toronto FC that it's hard to believe he's still only 19. Signing a homegrown contract as a 15-year-old — in January 2020 — gives you a long runway, however. The five-foot-seven, 154-pounder from Brampton, Ont., celebrated his first MLS goal Saturday, opening the scoring in the seventh minute of his 54th career league appearance (and 59th in all competitions). While Toronto (2-1-1) eventually succumbed 2-1 at New York City FC (1-3-0) at Yanke

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC's unbeaten run comes to an end in 2-1 loss at New York City FC

    NEW YORK — Kevin O'Toole's first MLS goal lifted New York City FC to a 2-1 win over Toronto FC on Saturday, ending TFC's unbeaten run to start the season at three games. New York held on for the win, reduced to 10 men in the 68th minute when midfielder Keaton Parks was shown a red card — after video review — for a nasty challenge on substitute Kobe Franklin. Toronto then upped its attack in an unsuccessful bid for a tying goal in a game that saw almost 12 minutes of second-half stoppage time. To