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TFC Tidbits: Could more Young Reds join 1st team in 2025?

GM Jason Hernandez heralded TFC 2’s "proof of concept" and feels more players from the reserve side could get MLS opportunities.

John Molinaro

Nov 2, 2024 — 4 min read

Toronto FC defender Nathaniel Edwards. (Photo courtesy of Lucas Kschischang/Toronto FC)

Welcome to TFC Tidbits, a special feature at TFC Republic that curates bits and pieces of news about what's going on with Toronto FC.

GM Jason Hernandez heralds TFC 2’s 'proof of concept'

Since TFC 2’s formation in 2014, a steady string of young prospects has graduated from the reserve side and signed their first MLS contract with Toronto FC.

Several notable former and current senior team players cut their teeth with TFC 2, whether it was in MLS NEXT Pro or the United Soccer League, before making their MLS debuts, including Ayo Akinola, Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, Kosi Thompson, Alex Bono, and Jayden Nelson.

Who'll be the next TFC 2 player to make jump to Toronto FC?

James Grossi breaks down the Young Reds' 2024 season and discusses who could be the next prospect to sign an MLS deal.

Transaction tracker: TFC drafts sophomore defender at No. 23

Toronto FC acquired a first-round pick in a trade with D.C. United and used it to select defender Reid Fisher from San Diego State.

Jonathan David, Vanessa Gilles named Players of the Year

Jonathan David and Vanessa Gilles took home Canada Soccer’s 2024 Players of the Year honours on Friday.

TFC Tidbits: Reds have $3.3M of GAM going into 2025 season

MLS published the full list of every team’s GAM position on Thursday, including Toronto FC, who is sitting on $3,318,648.