• The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC coach says post-game melee with NYCFC has served to galvanize his players

    Toronto FC coach John Herdman is hoping being bad can lead to some good in the wake of last Saturday's post-game throwdown with New York City FC. Herdman, goalkeeper Sean Johnson and injured fullback/wingback Richie Laryea received one-game bans in the league's first wave of disciplinary decisions after players and staff went at it following the final whistle of Toronto's 3-2 loss at BMO Field. Herdman and captain Jonathan Osorio said later the bad blood stemmed from a 2-1 March loss at Yankee S

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC, CF Montreal renew rivalry after a tough run of luck of late

    Toronto FC coach John Herdman is expecting a motivated CF Montreal at BMO Field on Saturday when the two teams renew their rivalry. Both teams are coming off losses and looking for a change in fortunes. A depleted Toronto, its roster shredded by suspensions and injuries, fell 2-0 at Nashville SC on Wednesday. It was a second straight loss after five consecutive wins in all competitions. The rot is deeper in injury-ravaged Montreal, which has just one win in its last 10 games (1-6-3) and is winle

  • The Canadian Press

    Vancouver Whitecaps aim to avoid being held scoreless in Seattle

    VANCOUVER — Worn down but not worn out, the Vancouver Whitecaps (5-4-3) will look to reignite their offence when they visit the Seattle Sounders (3-6-4) on Saturday. It will be their fifth match in 15 days and comes just three days after a 1-0 road loss to the Colorado Rapids. “We don't have to hide behind it, that it's very hard physically, mentally,” said Whitecaps coach Vanni Sartini about his team’s heavy recent schedule. “(Wednesday) was a game where we played well. We deserved much more th

  • The Canadian Press

    Inter Miami hosts D.C. United in Eastern Conference action

    DC United (4-4-5, eighth in the Eastern Conference) vs. Inter Miami CF (8-2-4, first in the Eastern Conference)Fort Lauderdale, Florida; Saturday, 7:30 p.m. EDTBETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Inter Miami CF -197, DC United +428, Draw +369; over/under is 3.5 goalsBOTTOM LINE: Inter Miami hosts D.C. United in Eastern Conference play.Miami is 5-2-2 in Eastern Conference play. Miami leads the MLS with 34 goals. Luis Suarez leads the team with 11.United is 3-4-3 in conference matchups. United leads the Easte