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TFC Republic Weekly: February 17-23
After a lengthy winter, Toronto FC kicks off its 2025 MLS regular season on Saturday away to D.C. United.
John Molinaro
I'm a Canadian soccer journalist with over 25 years of experience, and I have worked for outlets such as Sun Media, CBC Sports and Sportsnet. I've been a Toronto FC beat reporter since Day 1.
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Enjoy a free preview of TFC Republic from February 17-23
With the 2025 MLS regular season set to kick off on Feb. 22, TFC Republic is offering a special free preview this entire week.
Audio interview
TFC Talk: Does Insigne have any kind of future with the Reds?
Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi discusses whether the marriage between TFC and the Italian DP can be salvaged.
Feature
TFC Flashback: Reds in search of stability after 2010 season
Toronto FC needed a new coach and GM at the end of the 2010 campaign after it failed to make the playoffs for a fourth straight year.
News
Transaction tracker: TFC secures Ola Brynhildsen on loan
Toronto FC has signed the Norwegian forward on loan, with an option to purchase, from Danish club FC Midtjylland.
Feature
TFC's roster numbers: Where things stand at the moment
TFC Republic breaks down the very important roster numbers for Toronto FC ahead of the 2025 MLS season.
Opinion
Is the Toronto FC-Lorenzo Insigne situation untenable?
It appears as though both parties are stuck with each other, trapped in a bad marriage that no amount of counselling could save.
Q&A
Richard Chukwu: Top Toronto FC prospect for the future
In a 1-on-1 interview, Chukwu discuses coming up through the youth academy, life with TFC 2, training under Jesse Marsch, and more.
Podcast
Footy Prime: Should TFC fans be worried ahead of new season?
The Footy Prime podcast spoke to John Molinaro about supporter unrest over Toronto FC's lack of roster moves this off-season.
News
TFC Tidbits: Reds suffer pre-season loss vs. Colorado Rapids
Coach Robin Fraser gave playing time to most members of Toronto FC's roster in Tuesday's 120-min match vs. the Rapids.
Video blog
TFC Talk: Slow and steady philosophy the way forward
In the latest video blog, we discuss GM Jason Hernandez's methodical approach to adding to Toronto FC's roster this off-season.
Newsletter
TFC Republic Weekly: February 10-16
Roster reinforcements could be coming this week for Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser ahead of the start of the new season on Feb. 22.
Opinion
Reader mailbag: Did Toronto FC fail Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty?
You have to applaud Jason Hernandez's candour in admitting that TFC have to do a much better job of fostering young players.
Audio interview
TFC Talk: Could the Italian DPs actually leave the Reds?
Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi discusses the futures of Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi, and much more.
Feature
TFC Flashback: Jermain Defoe gets frosty reception 1st time back in Toronto
Toronto FC fans did not give Defoe a warm welcome upon his return to BMO Field with Sunderland for a 2015 friendly vs. the Reds.
News
TFC Tidbits: GM hopes to add 2-3 new players very soon
Jason Hernandez has offers out to a striker, midfielder and defender, and hinted that the Italian DPs might not be around for 2025.