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#TFCLive coach Robin Fraser walks into the press room at TQL Stadium, sees me and says, "F--k yeah, John!"

You can tell how much this result meant to him.

TFC Republic Weekly: January 12-18 Toronto FC is pursuing American international Josh Sargent of Norwich City as its next DP forward.

I have been on holiday since Dec. 22, so I'd just like to take this opportunity to extend my very best wishes to all of you for 2026 and say once again how grateful I am for your continued support of TFC Republic.

Here's what's in store over the next seven days:

Reader mailbag: What can TFC get out of the MLS SuperDraft? With only the 36th overall pick, Toronto FC isn't expected to be a big mover and shaker at this month's MLS SuperDraft.

TFC Republic's reader mailbag column is where I answer questions from subscribers about Toronto FC and Canadian soccer in general.

Here we go:

The calm before the storm.

My view from the press box at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale ahead of tonight’s #CanMNT vs. Venezuela match.

(Taken at 7PM)

Canada vs. Venezuela: What you need to know Canada takes on the South Americans in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday in a rematch of last year's Copa América quarter-finals.

Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday's contest between Canada and Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale (8:30 p.m. ET/TSN & OneSoccer).

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Headed to Florida to cover #CanMNT’s match vs Venezuela.

Really looking forward to this weather.

The broadcast booth here in Ottawa.

My mom’s observation is that the snow makes Tommy Wheeldon, Jr. look like a Christmas caroler. I can see it!

I don’t know how well it’s coming across on TV. But the amount of snow on the pitch at TD Place here in Ottawa is quite something.

Despite another playoff failure, TFC have faith in Robin Fraser GM Jason Hernandez was impressed with how Fraser walked into a tough situation at Toronto FC and handled things with aplomb.

In Robin Fraser’s first year in charge, Toronto posted a 6-14-14 record and collected 32 points as it finished 12th in the East in 2025. That’s actually worse than 2024 when TFC was 11th in the East with an 11-19-4 record and 37 points under John Herdman.

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Canada shut out in road loss by Switzerland The Canadian women’s team came out on the wrong end of a very physical defeat against the Swiss in Lucerne on Friday.

Rather than raise the level, the Canadians maintained the status quo en route to losing consecutive matches for the first time since 2024 prior to Stoney’s appointment in January.

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Canada vs. Switzerland: What you need to know The Canadian women's teams will be back in action for the first time since July 2 when they face the Swiss in Lucerne on Friday.

After three and a half months off, the Canadian women's team returns to action during October's FIFA international window with a pair of high-profile games against European opponents.

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Transaction tracker: TFC declines option on Sean Johnson The veteran goalkeeper could still come back to Toronto FC in 2026 if he's signed to a new deal. If not, he'll become a free agent.

Thoughts on SJ at #TFCLive:

- Doesn't necessarily mean he won't return. Reds could still sign him to a cheaper deal.
- He's coming off his best year for TFC.
- If not re-signed, he'll be a free agent. Do they really let him walk away for nothing in return?

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Toronto FC Announce Year-End Roster Moves Ahead of 2026 Season | Toronto FC Toronto FC Announce Year-End Roster Moves Ahead of 2026 Season

Full analysis to come as the day progresses.

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Casey Stoney taking Canada's player pool issues head on In a 1-on-1 interview, Stoney reflects on her time in charge so far, the challenges she's issued to her players and Canada Soccer, and more.

In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Stoney reflects on her time in charge thus far, the challenges she's issued to her players and Canada Soccer, and much more.

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TFC locker clean out day: Optimism abound, but lots of hard work ahead This off-season will be one of the most important in Toronto FC's history after it failed to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year.

My full recap of today's year-end media session from #TFCLive with lots of news and tidbits.

It's also out from behind the TFC Republic paywall so it's free for everyone to read! This will give you an idea of the in-depth coverage that subscribers get.

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Contract option, loan decisions loom large for Toronto FC Sixteen TFC players are in the option year of their contracts or at the end of their loans. Who should come back next season?

Let's look at the 16 players who could leave Toronto FC this off-season and evaluate whether the club should pick up their contract options (or sign them on a permanent basis) or allow them to walk away.

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Toronto FC vs. Orlando City: 3 takeaways TFC closed out a disappointing 2025 with one of their best efforts of the season, offering fans a small measure of hope for next year.

"It's a really important win and performance for us at home. The fans here, they've experienced really dark days until 2015, and they've experienced unbelievable highs up to 2019, 2020, and they've suffered for a number of years," coach Robin Fraser said.

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TFC Republic Weekly: October 20-26 Toronto FC ended its 2025 campaign on a positive note, but that doesn't gloss over that this year was a major disappointment.

Instead of finishing things on a sour note, TFC deviated from the script and put forth one of its best efforts of the campaign by carving out an impressive 4-2 win over playoff-bound Orlando City before at BMO Field.

Here's what's in store over the next week for TFC and TFC Republic.

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Final #TFCLive game of the season for me to cover from the comfort of seat #12.

Random thoughts on TFC: Richie Laryea's World Cup value skyrockets If there was one Canadian whose stock has significantly risen over the last two international windows, it’s the TFC fullback's.

Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of its regular season finale against Orlando City at BMO Field on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV)

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TFC Talk: Reds need a full 90 minutes to win season finale Beat reporter James Grossi discusses how Toronto FC needs a better effort than the one in LA if it hopes to win its season finale.

Toronto FC is now winless in 11 games following last week's road loss against Los Angeles FC, and has one final chance to close out the campaign on a positive note in this weekend's season finale.

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Canada battles Colombia to credible draw in friendly A 0-0 draw against the South Americans on Tuesday night in New Jersey was a fair result for the Canadians.

Canada showed why it has climbed to No. 26 in the FIFA world rankings (its highest ever position) by going toe-to-toe with the South American heavyweight, who is ranked No. 13.

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My view from the press box at Sports Illustrated Stadium in New Jersey for tonight’s #CanMNT vs Colombia match.

Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week TFC will be strengthened by four returning internationals, but will that be enough to help them close out the season with a win?

Toronto FC's regular season draws to a close when it hosts Orlando City on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV).

Toronto is coming off a 2-0 loss away to LAFC last week, a game that further highlighted the team's toothless attack, which has been the team's main problem all year.

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AFC Toronto's Kaylee Hunter earns her 1st Canada call-up The 17-year-old forward is one of three Northern Super League players to crack Casey Stoney's latest roster.

Stoney on Monday released her 24-player roster for October's international window that will see Canada play a pair of high-profile European friendlies, and included in her roster is Hunter, a 17-year-old forward who has taken the NSL by storm.

Maxime Crépeau back at his best for Canada ahead of World Cup In a 1-on-1 interview, Crépeau discusses his battle with fellow goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to be Canada's starter at the 2026 World Cup.

In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Crépeau discusses his battle with St. Clair to become Canada's starter next summer on home soil, coming back from a broken leg that ruled him out of the 2022 World Cup, and much more.

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TFC Tidbits: Kevin Long done for the rest of the season A hamstring injury will rule out the veteran Irish centre back for Toronto FC's final two matches of the MLS campaign.

Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser confirmed on Tuesday that veteran defender Kevin Long is expected to sit out the final two matches of the MLS season as he continues to be sidelined by a hamstring injury.

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TFC Talk: Mihailovic offering quality, confidence and steel Beat reporter James Grossi discusses the influence the new DP has had on Toronto FC since his summer arrival.

TFC Republic spoke to fellow Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi, who also operates the Unattached FC website, about the club's performance vs. Chicago, what Djordje Mihailovic has meant to the club since his arrival, and more.

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TFC 2 report: Young Reds miss out on playoffs TFC 2 suffered a 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls 2 on Sunday, a result that eliminated them from the playoff race on the last day of the season.

A win by TFC 2 away to New York Red Bulls 2, coached by Michael Bradley, would have secured the club its second playoff berth in club history. Instead, the Young Reds came up short in a 2-1 loss.

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