John Molinaro, TFC Republic
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In-depth coverage of #TFCLive, + #CanMNT & #CanWNT - http://tfcrepublic.ca
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Also write for Sportsnet
Email: [email protected]
The calm before the storm.
My view from the press box at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale ahead of tonight’s #CanMNT vs. Venezuela match.
(Taken at 7PM)
My view from the press box at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale ahead of tonight’s #CanMNT vs. Venezuela match.
(Taken at 7PM)
November 19, 2025 at 1:21 AM
The calm before the storm.
My view from the press box at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale ahead of tonight’s #CanMNT vs. Venezuela match.
(Taken at 7PM)
My view from the press box at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale ahead of tonight’s #CanMNT vs. Venezuela match.
(Taken at 7PM)
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday's contest between Canada and Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale (8:30 p.m. ET/TSN & OneSoccer).
#CanMNT
#CanMNT
Canada vs. Venezuela: What you need to know
Canada takes on the South Americans in Fort Lauderdale on Tuesday in a rematch of last year's Copa América quarter-finals.
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November 18, 2025 at 5:59 PM
Here’s what you need to know about Tuesday's contest between Canada and Venezuela at Chase Stadium in Fort Lauderdale (8:30 p.m. ET/TSN & OneSoccer).
#CanMNT
#CanMNT
November 16, 2025 at 9:00 PM
The broadcast booth here in Ottawa.
November 10, 2025 at 3:02 AM
The broadcast booth here in Ottawa.
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My mom’s observation is that the snow makes Tommy Wheeldon, Jr. look like a Christmas caroler. I can see it!
November 9, 2025 at 11:12 PM
My mom’s observation is that the snow makes Tommy Wheeldon, Jr. look like a Christmas caroler. I can see it!
I don’t know how well it’s coming across on TV. But the amount of snow on the pitch at TD Place here in Ottawa is quite something.
November 10, 2025 at 12:06 AM
I don’t know how well it’s coming across on TV. But the amount of snow on the pitch at TD Place here in Ottawa is quite something.
In Robin Fraser’s first year in charge, Toronto posted a 6-14-14 record and collected 32 points as it finished 12th in the East in 2025. That’s actually worse than 2024 when TFC was 11th in the East with an 11-19-4 record and 37 points under John Herdman.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Despite another playoff failure, TFC have faith in Robin Fraser
GM Jason Hernandez was impressed with how Fraser walked into a tough situation at Toronto FC and handled things with aplomb.
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October 29, 2025 at 5:28 PM
In Robin Fraser’s first year in charge, Toronto posted a 6-14-14 record and collected 32 points as it finished 12th in the East in 2025. That’s actually worse than 2024 when TFC was 11th in the East with an 11-19-4 record and 37 points under John Herdman.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Rather than raise the level, the Canadians maintained the status quo en route to losing consecutive matches for the first time since 2024 prior to Stoney’s appointment in January.
#CanWNT
#CanWNT
Canada shut out in road loss by Switzerland
The Canadian women’s team came out on the wrong end of a very physical defeat against the Swiss in Lucerne on Friday.
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October 24, 2025 at 8:39 PM
Rather than raise the level, the Canadians maintained the status quo en route to losing consecutive matches for the first time since 2024 prior to Stoney’s appointment in January.
#CanWNT
#CanWNT
After three and a half months off, the Canadian women's team returns to action during October's FIFA international window with a pair of high-profile games against European opponents.
#CanWNT
#CanWNT
Canada vs. Switzerland: What you need to know
The Canadian women's teams will be back in action for the first time since July 2 when they face the Swiss in Lucerne on Friday.
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October 24, 2025 at 5:42 PM
After three and a half months off, the Canadian women's team returns to action during October's FIFA international window with a pair of high-profile games against European opponents.
#CanWNT
#CanWNT
Thoughts on SJ at #TFCLive:
- Doesn't necessarily mean he won't return. Reds could still sign him to a cheaper deal.
- He's coming off his best year for TFC.
- If not re-signed, he'll be a free agent. Do they really let him walk away for nothing in return?
#TFCLive
- Doesn't necessarily mean he won't return. Reds could still sign him to a cheaper deal.
- He's coming off his best year for TFC.
- If not re-signed, he'll be a free agent. Do they really let him walk away for nothing in return?
#TFCLive
Transaction tracker: TFC declines option on Sean Johnson
The veteran goalkeeper could still come back to Toronto FC in 2026 if he's signed to a new deal. If not, he'll become a free agent.
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October 24, 2025 at 3:08 PM
In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Stoney reflects on her time in charge thus far, the challenges she's issued to her players and Canada Soccer, and much more.
#CanWNT
#CanWNT
Casey Stoney taking Canada's player pool issues head on
In a 1-on-1 interview, Stoney reflects on her time in charge so far, the challenges she's issued to her players and Canada Soccer, and more.
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October 23, 2025 at 3:29 PM
In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Stoney reflects on her time in charge thus far, the challenges she's issued to her players and Canada Soccer, and much more.
#CanWNT
#CanWNT
My full recap of today's year-end media session from #TFCLive with lots of news and tidbits.
It's also out from behind the TFC Republic paywall so it's free for everyone to read! This will give you an idea of the in-depth coverage that subscribers get.
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It's also out from behind the TFC Republic paywall so it's free for everyone to read! This will give you an idea of the in-depth coverage that subscribers get.
#TFCLive
TFC locker clean out day: Optimism abound, but lots of hard work ahead
This off-season will be one of the most important in Toronto FC's history after it failed to make the playoffs for a fifth straight year.
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October 21, 2025 at 8:11 PM
Let's look at the 16 players who could leave Toronto FC this off-season and evaluate whether the club should pick up their contract options (or sign them on a permanent basis) or allow them to walk away.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Contract option, loan decisions loom large for Toronto FC
Sixteen TFC players are in the option year of their contracts or at the end of their loans. Who should come back next season?
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October 21, 2025 at 1:43 PM
Let's look at the 16 players who could leave Toronto FC this off-season and evaluate whether the club should pick up their contract options (or sign them on a permanent basis) or allow them to walk away.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
"It's a really important win and performance for us at home. The fans here, they've experienced really dark days until 2015, and they've experienced unbelievable highs up to 2019, 2020, and they've suffered for a number of years," coach Robin Fraser said.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Toronto FC vs. Orlando City: 3 takeaways
TFC closed out a disappointing 2025 with one of their best efforts of the season, offering fans a small measure of hope for next year.
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October 20, 2025 at 5:51 PM
"It's a really important win and performance for us at home. The fans here, they've experienced really dark days until 2015, and they've experienced unbelievable highs up to 2019, 2020, and they've suffered for a number of years," coach Robin Fraser said.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Instead of finishing things on a sour note, TFC deviated from the script and put forth one of its best efforts of the campaign by carving out an impressive 4-2 win over playoff-bound Orlando City before at BMO Field.
Here's what's in store over the next week for TFC and TFC Republic.
#TFCLive
Here's what's in store over the next week for TFC and TFC Republic.
#TFCLive
TFC Republic Weekly: October 20-26
Toronto FC ended its 2025 campaign on a positive note, but that doesn't gloss over that this year was a major disappointment.
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October 20, 2025 at 3:26 PM
Instead of finishing things on a sour note, TFC deviated from the script and put forth one of its best efforts of the campaign by carving out an impressive 4-2 win over playoff-bound Orlando City before at BMO Field.
Here's what's in store over the next week for TFC and TFC Republic.
#TFCLive
Here's what's in store over the next week for TFC and TFC Republic.
#TFCLive
Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of its regular season finale against Orlando City at BMO Field on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV)
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#TFCLive
Random thoughts on TFC: Richie Laryea's World Cup value skyrockets
If there was one Canadian whose stock has significantly risen over the last two international windows, it’s the TFC fullback's.
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October 17, 2025 at 3:24 PM
Some random thoughts I had on Toronto FC ahead of its regular season finale against Orlando City at BMO Field on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV)
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Toronto FC is now winless in 11 games following last week's road loss against Los Angeles FC, and has one final chance to close out the campaign on a positive note in this weekend's season finale.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
TFC Talk: Reds need a full 90 minutes to win season finale
Beat reporter James Grossi discusses how Toronto FC needs a better effort than the one in LA if it hopes to win its season finale.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:17 PM
Toronto FC is now winless in 11 games following last week's road loss against Los Angeles FC, and has one final chance to close out the campaign on a positive note in this weekend's season finale.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
Canada showed why it has climbed to No. 26 in the FIFA world rankings (its highest ever position) by going toe-to-toe with the South American heavyweight, who is ranked No. 13.
#CanMNT
#CanMNT
Canada battles Colombia to credible draw in friendly
A 0-0 draw against the South Americans on Tuesday night in New Jersey was a fair result for the Canadians.
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October 15, 2025 at 3:13 AM
Canada showed why it has climbed to No. 26 in the FIFA world rankings (its highest ever position) by going toe-to-toe with the South American heavyweight, who is ranked No. 13.
#CanMNT
#CanMNT
Toronto FC's regular season draws to a close when it hosts Orlando City on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV).
Toronto is coming off a 2-0 loss away to LAFC last week, a game that further highlighted the team's toothless attack, which has been the team's main problem all year.
#TFCLive
Toronto is coming off a 2-0 loss away to LAFC last week, a game that further highlighted the team's toothless attack, which has been the team's main problem all year.
#TFCLive
Toronto FC: 4 stories to watch this week
TFC will be strengthened by four returning internationals, but will that be enough to help them close out the season with a win?
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October 14, 2025 at 5:32 PM
Toronto FC's regular season draws to a close when it hosts Orlando City on Saturday (6:00 p.m. ET/Apple TV).
Toronto is coming off a 2-0 loss away to LAFC last week, a game that further highlighted the team's toothless attack, which has been the team's main problem all year.
#TFCLive
Toronto is coming off a 2-0 loss away to LAFC last week, a game that further highlighted the team's toothless attack, which has been the team's main problem all year.
#TFCLive
Stoney on Monday released her 24-player roster for October's international window that will see Canada play a pair of high-profile European friendlies, and included in her roster is Hunter, a 17-year-old forward who has taken the NSL by storm.
AFC Toronto's Kaylee Hunter earns her 1st Canada call-up
The 17-year-old forward is one of three Northern Super League players to crack Casey Stoney's latest roster.
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October 13, 2025 at 5:58 PM
Stoney on Monday released her 24-player roster for October's international window that will see Canada play a pair of high-profile European friendlies, and included in her roster is Hunter, a 17-year-old forward who has taken the NSL by storm.
In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Crépeau discusses his battle with St. Clair to become Canada's starter next summer on home soil, coming back from a broken leg that ruled him out of the 2022 World Cup, and much more.
#CanMNT
#CanMNT
Maxime Crépeau back at his best for Canada ahead of World Cup
In a 1-on-1 interview, Crépeau discusses his battle with fellow goalkeeper Dayne St. Clair to be Canada's starter at the 2026 World Cup.
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October 9, 2025 at 3:23 PM
In this one-on-one interview with TFC Republic, Crépeau discusses his battle with St. Clair to become Canada's starter next summer on home soil, coming back from a broken leg that ruled him out of the 2022 World Cup, and much more.
#CanMNT
#CanMNT
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser confirmed on Tuesday that veteran defender Kevin Long is expected to sit out the final two matches of the MLS season as he continues to be sidelined by a hamstring injury.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive
TFC Tidbits: Kevin Long done for the rest of the season
A hamstring injury will rule out the veteran Irish centre back for Toronto FC's final two matches of the MLS campaign.
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October 8, 2025 at 6:11 PM
Toronto FC coach Robin Fraser confirmed on Tuesday that veteran defender Kevin Long is expected to sit out the final two matches of the MLS season as he continues to be sidelined by a hamstring injury.
#TFCLive
#TFCLive