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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.

Has Lorenzo Insigne been a total bust at Toronto FC?

If the Italian was on regular deal, things might be different. But it’s impossible not to judge him through the lens of his exorbitant salary.

TFC Talk: No PR black eye for Reds over drone scandal

Toronto FC avoided a major headache when a motion was defeated that called for John Herdman to testify before MPs in Ottawa.

Random thoughts on TFC: Faith in kids has to lead to something

Unless Toronto FC's trio of returning 21-year-olds get a chance to prove themselves, bringing them back will be an empty gesture.

TFC Talk: Kevin Long a bright spot for the Reds in 2024

Toronto FC beat reporter James Grossi offers his views on the club's end end-of-season roster decisions announced this week.