• The Canadian Press

    MLS suspends multiple players for melee that followed New York City FC's match against Toronto FC

    NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Soccer has suspended multiple players for their involvement in an incident following New York City FC’s 3-2 win over Toronto FC last weekend, the league announced Wednesday. Toronto head coach John Herdman, defender Richie Laryea and goalkeeper Sean Johnson were suspended for their team’s home match against Nashville. Toronto forward Prince Owusu and New York City defender Strahinja Tanasijevic each received red cards for their involvement. Owusu also was suspended f

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC hit hard by suspensions following initial review of NYCFC post-game melee

    Toronto FC will be missing its coach and four players through suspension for Wednesday's game at Nashville SC after the MLS Disciplinary Committee handed down its initial verdict on Saturday night's ugly post-game melee with New York City FC. Five other TFC players are out injured. One of them, fullback/wingback Richie Laryea, is both injured and suspended. On Wednesday morning, the league announced one-game bans for coach John Herdman, goalkeeper Sean Johnson and Laryea. The decisions take care

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC feeling hangover of post-game melee with NYCFC ahead of Nashville visit

    Toronto FC will be feeling the hangover from Saturday night's ugly post-game melee with New York City FC when it takes the field at Geodis Park on Wednesday against Nashville SC. And the pain is expected to mount once the MLS Disciplinary Committee releases its ruling. Toronto forward Prince Owusu and NYCFC defender Strahinja Tanasijević were listed as suspended for their games Wednesday due to red cards for violent conduct when the league's regular pre-game disciplinary summary came out Tuesday

  • The Canadian Press

    French striker Olivier Giroud makes his MLS move. He is joining Los Angeles FC

    LOS ANGELES (AP) — World Cup-winning French striker Olivier Giroud is signing with Los Angeles FC. LAFC formally announced the long-anticipated move Tuesday for the 37-year-old Giroud, who leaves Europe after 18 years in the top professional leagues in France, England and Italy. Giroud confirmed Monday that he would leave AC Milan for a Major League Soccer club. Giroud joins LAFC as a designated player with a contract through 2025. The deal includes an option for 2026, the club said. LAFC genera