PRO SOCCER NEWS AND RESOURCES FROM TORONTO AND BEYOND
- SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes announced today that they will host a 50th Anniversary Gala at PayPal Park celebrating the club's proud pa… – MLS San Jose Earthquakes
- Inter Miami CF (5W-2L-3D, 18 points) will hit the road for its upcoming MLS regular season fixture, with the team set to visit the New England Revolut… – MLS Inter Miami CF
- NASHVILLE, Tenn. – Nashville SC returns to Music City Saturday to host the San Jose Earthquakes at GEODIS Park at 7:30 p.m. CT in the first of four ho… – MLS Nashville SC
- Charlotte FC wraps up their 2024 regular season series against New York City FC on the road, with their first encounter resulting in a 1-0 win for The… – MLS Charlotte FC
- New York City FC and Your Local Ford Stores, the Official Domestic SUV and Truck of the Club, announced an expanded partnership, making Ford the first… – MLS New York City FC
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. United have today announced that the club and Events DC have expanded their partnership to include the naming rights of Audi F… – MLS D.C. United
- The FC Cincinnati Academy finished up a perfect weekend for the second straight week with dominant results. The Young Garys finished with seven wins a… – MLS FC Cincinnati
- NEW YORK CITY & MEXICO CITY – Defending Mexican League champions Club América and seven-time English Premier League champions Aston Villa Footbal… – MLS Chicago Fire FC
- SAN JOSE, Calif. – The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired midfielder Hernán López from Argentine Primera División side Godoy Cruz for a… – MLS San Jose Earthquakes
- New York City FC welcome Charlotte FC to the Bronx on Saturday.The game at Yankee Stadium kicks off at 7:30PM ET.Here are the Keys to the Matc… – MLS New York City FC
- Messi Contributing at Record RateRanking second in MLS with 13 goal contributions in only six matches, Inter Miami CF forward Lionel Messi has bee… – MLS
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. United and The Museum DC have announced a collaboration on a new line of merchandise for Black-and-Red fans that encapsulates … – MLS D.C. United
- Inter Miami CF is happy to launch the Club's WhatsApp channel, where fans can find exclusive content, gameday updates, ticketing information, and more… – MLS Inter Miami CF
- VANCOUVER, BC – Vancouver Whitecaps FC announced on Thursday that the club will welcome Welsh side Wrexham AFC on Saturday, July 27 at BC Place. Kicko… – MLS Vancouver Whitecaps FC
- WASHINGTON, D.C. – D.C. United and The Museum DC have announced a collaboration on a new line of merchandise for Black-and-Red fans that encapsulates… – MLS D.C. United
- Australia: Northern NSW NPLAdamstown Rosebuds 0 – 2 Weston WorkersFK Beograd 2 – 2 Campbelltown CityAustria: RegionalligaAustria Wien II 1 – 1 KremsBelgium: First Division AAntwerp 0 – 3 Union Saint-GilloiseCanada: Canadian ChampionshipToronto 5 – 0 Simcoe County RoversColombia: Copa ColombiaPatriotas Boyacá 0 – 3 Atlético BucaramangaRionegro 1 – 2 Deportivo PereiraIndependiente Santa Fe 1 – 0 Internacional PalmiraCosta Rica: Primera DivisiónMunicipal Liberia 3 – 3 San CarlosDenmark: 1st DivisionFredericia 2 – 1 AaBEngland: Premier LeagueBrighton & Hove Albion 0 – 4 Manchester CityFinland: KakkonenJäPS II 0 – 1 KiffenIlves II 1 – 1 VJSNoPS II 1 – 3 VaKPGermany: […]
- Argentina: Prim B MetroAcassuso 2 – 1 SacachispasFerro Carril Oeste 3 – 0 AlvaradoAsia: AFC Champions LeagueYokohama F. Marinos 3 – 2 UlsanCentral Coast Mariners 3 – 0 Abdysh-AtaAustralia: Queensland NPLSC Wanderers 3 – 1 LionsAustria: BundesligaAustria Klagenfurt 4 – 3 SalzburgHartberg 1 – 2 LASKRapid Vienna 1 – 3 Sturm GrazBelgium: First Division AAnderlecht 3 – 0 Cercle BruggeClub Brugge 4 – 0 GenkBosnia Herzegovina: Premier LigaZrinjski 4 – 3 SarajevoBorac Banja Luka 1 – 0 PosušjeZvijezda 09 3 – 2 Tuzla CityBrazil: Serie BBrusque 3 – 1 MirassolAparecidense 2 – 0 Sampaio CorrêaBulgaria: CupLudogorets 4 – 0 Hebar […]
- Argentina: Prim B NacionalQuilmes 2 – 2 PatronatoArmenia: Premier LeagueUrartu 0 – 1 NoahBKMA 0 – 0 ShirakAsia: AFC Champions LeagueAl Hilal 2 – 1 Al AinAl Nahda 2 – 2 Al AhedAustralia: Queensland NPLRedlands United 0 – 1 Moreton City ExcelsiorAustria: BundesligaAustria Lustenau 1 – 2 Wolfsberger ACWSG Tirol 1 – 0 Austria ViennaBlau-Weiß Linz 2 – 1 Rheindorf AltachBelgium: First Division AWesterlo 1 – 1 OH LeuvenSint-Truiden 0 – 2 GentStandard Liège 0 – 0 MechelenBosnia Herzegovina: Premier LigaVelez 1 – 0 Sloga DobojŽeljezničar 1 – 0 Siroki BrijegIgman Konjic 0 – 0 GOŠK GabelaBrazil: Serie BVila Nova […]
- On Thursday, Indianapolis Mayor Joe Hogsett announced plans to bring a Major League Soccer expansion club to the city. Hogsett said that he flew to New York on Monday to meet with MLS commissioner Don Garber and see if the league would consider Indianapolis as a potential new market. “As a result of that conversation, I am today informing Indianapolis that, as mayor, I will be leading an effort to file an MLS application and pursue an MLS club,” Hogsett announced at a press conference. “I am well aware that this new venture will present no guarantee, but every great […]
- New York City FC's $800m stadium in Queens is set to open in 2027 but questions persist about whether it represents fair value for the city
- Our writers share their superlatives for a busy winter transfer window
- Inter Miami has completed a deal to sign midfielder Matias Rojas, sources briefed on the deal tell The Athletic. Rojas, 28, has been with Corinthians since last summer but hasn’t appeared in a match since February due to a dispute with the club over missed image rights payments. The club was reportedly seeking to terminate his contract. The attacking midfielder made 30 appearances for Corinthians and has 16 caps with Paraguay. Rojas was spotted in Miami last weekend watching his new club’s win over Nashville. Miami created the roster flexibility to bring in a player of Rojas’ stature…
- The latest on transfer and trade moves before the league's primary window shuts
- Plus, a look at how Minnesota United ended Charlotte FC's success at home
- Lionel Messi scored twice against Nashville on Saturday night to give him a total of seven goals in six appearances so far this season. He has now had at least one goal or assist in all nine of the matches he has played across all competitions this season. It had to be him. Messi with his sixth goal in six matches to pull @InterMiamiCF level! pic.twitter.com/DjFaFEQxY1 — Major League Soccer (@MLS) April 20, 2024 The opening minutes of Inter Miami’s match against Nashville SC on Saturday was a microcosm of the Inter Miami experience. Nashville opened the scoring in just […]
- There's just enough sample size in the early part of the MLS season to identify some trends in how teams have changed since 2023.
- The Open Cup's round of 32 features many USL vs. MLS matchups, with the lowest-ranked teams coming from USL League One
- Joaquin Escoto founded the Alianza de Futbol academy and will now direct the incoming MLS clubs' youth development apparatus
- MLS transfer deadline day is fast approaching, new roster rules are incoming, and a star player is once again missing. There’s lots to cover, so let’s get right to answering your questions. “Will any team make a big move before the window ends? Also any rumblings or movement about the Fire?” —Victor S. “Do you think the Houston Dynamo will sign a DP or any attacking player?” —Charles T. “Tom please, are Austin FC going to do anything significant this season?” —Andrew The MLS primary transfer window is still open, in case you forgot.
- FIFA's rules blocking games abroad look set to change. So who will come to America first and what are the hurdles they face?
- Plus, an early check on the Golden Boot race now that early contenders have made themselves known
- Messi draws big in Missouri, but a certain pop star didn't make the trip
- In an informal conversation with the league's board, Infantino emphasized the need for investment in MLS around the World Cup
- Messi's first competitive club match in Mexico had all the atmosphere of a big night, but Inter Miami wasn't up to the occasion
- The stadium could be part of hosting the 2027 women's World Cup, along with NYCFC games and summer tours
- Joseph Paintsil has never been afraid to bet on himself. Born in Ghana, he left his home as a teenager to go to Hungary and make his way as a professional soccer player. He had no contract and it was deadline day for the Hungarian league, but Paintsil needed just a half hour to impress Ferencváros manager Thomas Doll in a training session and get a contract offer. When Ferencváros balked at a multi-year deal due to his lack of experience in Europe, Paintsil signed a loan deal that ran through the end of the season. He proceeded to score […]
- Inter Miami's Champions Cup dream is over, as CF Monterrey decisively won at home to knock Messi and Co. out of the tournament
- Monterrey won tonight's match 3-1, advancing to the semifinals by an aggregate score of 5-2 over Miami, who had Jordi Alba sent off in the second half
- The Columbus Crew lead Mexican powerhouse Monterrey 2-1 on aggregate in the Concacaf Champions Cup semifinals after Wednesday's opening match of the two-leg, total-goals-wins series.
- Check out the greatest plays and moments in this matchup between Columbus and Monterrey.
- Jacen Russell-Rowe headed in the goal in 73' to give the Columbus Crew a 2-1 lead over C.F. Monterrey
- The Columbus Crew took a 1-0 lead vs. Monterrey after Cucho Hernandez scored in the 26th minute.
- Liverpool’s dreams of sending departing manager Jürgen Klopp off with one final English Premier League title are all but over following Wednesday’s 2-0 loss at crosstown rivals Everton.
- Coach Xavi Hernández will stay with Barcelona for another year after all, agreeing to finish his contract to 2025.
- From now until the ball gets rolling in Munich, FOX Sports' soccer writers Doug McIntyre and Martin Rogers will be counting down the top-100 players of the Summer of Soccer.
- What would surely become one of the most emotional stories of this summer's European Championships — if it happens — is under threat.
- Which players will make coach Gregg Berhalter's final 23-strong U.S. roster for the 2024 Copa América?
- Rodrigues' header for the San Jose Earthquakes cut the LA Galaxy's lead to 3-1.
- The LA Galaxy took a 3-0 lead over the San Jose Earthquakes after Maya Yoshida's header.
- Joseph Paintsil's penalty strike helped the L.A. Galaxy grab a 2-0 lead over the San Jose Earthquakes
- Gabriel Pec found the net to give the LA Galaxy a 1-0 lead over San Jose Earthquakes.
- Robin Lod, Hassani Dotson helped Minnesota United grab a 3-0 lead over Charlotte FC.
- Tani Oluwaseyi's GORGEOUS volley helped Minnesota United strike first vs. Charlotte FC.
- Lionel Messi scored twice to increase his Major League Soccer-leading total to seven and also had an assist to lead Inter Miami over Nashville SC 3-1 on Saturday night.
- Alexi Lalas and David Mosse talked about San Diego FC breaking boundaries by creating the first boarding youth academy that is reminiscent of the overseas academies in Europe. Next, the guys discussed whether MLS' popularity is tied to the growth of soccer within the United States.
- The Brazil winger appeared to hurt his groin during a race to the ball with City defender Kyle Walker in extra time at Etihad Stadium.
- Arsenal and 2023 titlist Manchester City were both eliminated Wednesday in the second leg of the quarterfinals by Bayern Munich and Real Madrid, respectively.
- Joshua Kimmich’s header powered Bayern Munich to a 1-0 win over Arsenal to reach the Champions League semifinals with a 3-2 victory on aggregate.
Igniting the North with a Blaze of MLS Soccer Glory
In the bustling heart of Canada’s largest city, a fire burns brighter than the skyline. Toronto FC, a team that has become synonymous with passion, resilience, and captivating soccer, has carved a place for itself in Major League Soccer (MLS) history. From the spirited cheers of the fans to the dazzling plays on the pitch, Toronto FC has ignited a fervor that reverberates not only in the city but across the entire league.
Toronto FC’s journey in MLS began in 2007, and over the years, they have grown into a force to be reckoned with. The team’s pursuit of excellence culminated in 2017 when they clinched the MLS Cup, bringing home their first major trophy. This triumphant moment was more than just a victory on the field—it was a culmination of years of dedication, hard work, and an unyielding commitment to the sport.
Nestled by the picturesque shores of Lake Ontario, BMO Field stands as the fortress where Toronto FC battles its opponents. The stadium’s intimate atmosphere ensures that every seat is a front-row experience, allowing fans to be part of the action and feel the energy of the game. The sight of the team’s signature red and black colors waving in the stands is a testament to the unwavering support that Toronto FC garners from its loyal fans.
Toronto FC’s fans, known as the “Red Patch Boys” and “U-Sector,” are more than spectators—they are an essential part of the team’s identity. Their chants, songs, and raucous celebrations create an electrifying atmosphere that transforms BMO Field into a cauldron of excitement. Whether in victory or defeat, the fans stand by their team, igniting a bond that transcends the sport itself.
Toronto’s multicultural fabric is beautifully reflected in the diversity of the team’s roster. Players from around the world converge to create a tapestry of soccer brilliance, infusing the game with global influences and perspectives. This international flavor adds depth to Toronto FC’s identity and resonates with the city’s multicultural spirit.
Every sports story is enriched by rivalries, and Toronto FC is no exception. Matches against Montreal Impact and Vancouver Whitecaps FC, part of the Canadian Classique, are marked by heightened intensity and fierce competition. These clashes are more than games; they are showdowns that ignite passions and fuel the fervor of fans on both sides.
Toronto FC extends its impact beyond the field, embracing the power of soccer to bring about positive change. From community outreach programs to charitable initiatives, the team’s presence is felt far beyond the stadium gates, illustrating their commitment to making a difference in the lives of others.
As Toronto FC continues its journey in MLS, the future shines with boundless possibilities. The team’s legacy is etched in the hearts of fans who have celebrated its triumphs, weathered its challenges, and remained devoted through it all. With each pass, each goal, and each season, Toronto FC stands as a beacon of soccer brilliance, a testament to the indomitable spirit of the North, and a reminder that the fire of passion burns brighter than ever on the Canadian soccer stage.