While Toronto FC prepared for its game Wednesday at the Philadelphia Union, Italian star Lorenzo Insigne was an ocean away attending the birth of son Mattia. Wife Genoveffa (Jenny) Darone-Insigne had the baby in Naples, the family's longtime home before making the move to Toronto and Major League Soccer in June 2022. Insigne released a photo on social media, showing a blue-swaddled baby holding an adult finger. "Welcome to the world, our love," said the accompanying text. The 32-year-old Insigne
Toronto FC looks to tighten up its defence as it heads south for games Wednesday against the Philadelphia Union and Saturday against D.C. United.
VANCOUVER — The Vancouver Whitecaps need a win.
MONTREAL — CF Montreal's 0-0 draw Saturday against Nashville SC wasn't celebrated with confetti and streamers, but the team's soul-searching amid a difficult stretch appears to be over. The challenge now is for Montreal (3-7-4) to raise the bar when D.C United (4-5-6) visits Saputo Stadium in Major League Soccer play Wednesday night. Montreal has had intensity issues during a nine-game winless streak (0-5-4) across all competitions. Against Nashville, however, Montreal presented a consistent eff