• The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC puts semi-pro Simcoe County to the sword in Canadian Championship play

    TORONTO — After putting semi-pro Simcoe County Rovers FC to the sword in a 5-0 win Wednesday in Canadian Championship preliminary-round play, Toronto FC coach John Herdman wanted more. "We were looking at the record," he said, referencing Toronto's 6-1 cup win over Montreal in June 2009. "So the target was to hit seven," he added. "We fell short. (I'm) disappointed. We probably could have had a few in the second half but the 'keeper (Rimi Olatunji). To be fair, he made some great saves … He stoo

  • The Canadian Press

    One deal falls through but Toronto FC completes another in Derrick Etienne Jr. trade

    Toronto FC, pivoting after a deal for an overseas player fell through, added to its attack Wednesday by acquiring Haiti international winger Derrick Etienne Jr. from Atlanta United FC in exchange for up to US$375,000 in general allocation money. Some US$175,000 of the allocation money in the deal is conditional on certain performance-based metrics. Toronto general manager Jason Hernandez said the MLS club had been looking for a centre forward but reframed its search because of the recent goal-sc

  • The Canadian Press

    Toronto FC looks to make moves as transfer window closes, reveals Laryea as third DP

    Toronto FC is in discussions to bring in a player and move another out before Major League Soccer's primary transfer window closes Tuesday. General manager Jason Hernandez says the two moves are not related, however. Hernandez also revealed that the club has made fullback Richie Laryea its third designated player. While Jonathan Osorio is listed on the club website as a DP, the GM said the club captain had agreed to restructure his contract to fit under the salary cap as a non-designated player.

  • The Canadian Press

    Simcoe County Rovers looks to play David against Toronto FC's Goliath in cup game

    Doneil Henry has plenty to cheer about Wednesday when Toronto FC hosts Simcoe County Rovers FC in Canadian Championship play. Henry was the first Toronto FC academy player to graduate to the first team and had two stints with his hometown club. The 31-year-old defender is also a proud co-owner of Simcoe County, which won the 2023 League1 Ontario title in just its second season. Simcoe's ownership group includes former Canada stars Atiba Hutchinson and Julian de Guzman as well as current Canadian