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5 stories to watch from Toronto FC during the pre-season

GM Jason Hernandez will have his hands full as he attempts to strengthen TFC's roster ahead of the 2025 MLS season.

John Molinaro

Jan 20, 2025 — 7 min read

Hope springs eternal as a new MLS season is nearly upon Toronto FC.

TFC opens their 2025 campaign away to D.C. United on Feb. 22, and then plays two more road games before hosting the Chicago Fire on March 15 in their home opener. The new year offers the Reds a chance to bounce back from a disappointing 2024 that saw them post an 11-19-4 record and finish 11th in the Eastern Conference en route to missing the playoffs for a fourth consecutive year.

But before the team travels to D.C., TFC players will endure the rigours of a long pre-season training camp, while GM Jason Hernandez looks to bolster his roster with newcomers.

Here are five stories to watch from Toronto FC before the start of the 2025 MLS regular season.

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