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Toronto Star
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Toronto Star
Toronto FC defender Nicksoen Gomis out for the season after Achilles surgery
TORONTO - There was more bad news on the injury front for Toronto FC on Friday with word that defender Nicksoen Gomis is out for the season after undergoing surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. Gomis went under the knife Tuesday. The 23-year-old Frenchman had to be helped off the field Saturday. He was unable to put weight on his left leg after going down in the 63rd minute in the Toronto penalty box with a non-contact injury in the 2-0 loss to the visiting New England Revolution. 'It's a big loss for us,' said coach Robin Fraser. 'He does so many things well. And as a young centre back, he's only going to get better. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW 'I would say with the way medicine is these days, I have zero worries for his future,' he added. 'We will obviously just miss him now.' Toronto (1-6-4) continues its search for a first home win of the season when D.C. United (3-5-3) visits Saturday. Gomis joins an injury list that includes captain Jonathan Osorio, defender Richie Laryea, midfielder Markus Cimermancic and forward Deandre Kerr. 'We obviously are still missing a few guys but it feels a lot better at the moment than it has for probably a couple of weeks,' sad Fraser. Defender Zane Monlouis, midfielder/forward Derrick Etienne Jr. and backup goalkeeper Luka Gavran are all available again. Defender Henry Wingo, meanwhile, appears to be getting closer to a return. Veteran defender Kevin Long, who sat out Saturday's loss to New England, is also ready — good news with D.C. United star striker Christian Benteke coming to town. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The six-foot-three Belgian is perhaps the most dangerous aerial threat in Major League Soccer. 'Benteke is just a beast in the (penalty) box,' said Fraser, a former two-time MLS Defender of the Year. After going unbeaten in its first four games (1-0-3) of the season, which included a 2-2 draw with visiting Toronto in the season opener, D.C. lost four straight during which it was outscored 14-2. But the team seems to have found its footing of late, winning three of its last four (3-1-0) in all competitions. D.C. United goes into weekend play in 12th place in the Eastern Conference, two places and five points ahead of Toronto. The club is coming off a 2-0 win over the Charleston Battery in U.S. Open Cup action Tuesday. 'It feels good,' said former Toronto midfielder Brandon Servania. 'Obviously there's momentum behind us, three out of four.' Benteke, the reigning MLS Golden Boot winner, leads the D.C. attack. Benteke's 23 goals last season accounted for 44.23 per cent of his club's goals in 2024 in tying Raúl Díaz Arce's franchise single-season goals record. Benteke has six goals this season upping his career MLS total to 44 in 78 games. ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW The 34-year-old needs just one goal to tie Christian Gomez (45 goals in 124 matches) for the second most in club history. Jamie Moreno had the franchise record, scoring 131 of his 133 career goals across 329 games with the squad. 'I would say that's a massive moment because it just shows Christian's availability over the course of his time here,' said D.C. coach Troy Lesesne of Benteke. 'He's always available for us. 'When he's available he usually steps out on the field and creates chances and goals. And so he's fulfilling his responsibility to the club. What I would love to see is that coupled with on-field team success, the like of which Christian Gomez had during his time period.' Benteke scored in last Saturday's 2-1 win over Colorado despite being listed as questionable with a quad issue before the game. Lesesne said the Belgian is ready for the weekend. Benteke leads the league in aerial duels (86) and shots on target (22). And, no surprise, D.C. ranks second in the league in accurate crosses per match, averaging 6.0. Defence is another issue for D.C. United, however. The club ranks last in the 30-team league, conceding 2.09 goals a game on average. In contrast, Toronto is tied for 17th (1.45). ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW ARTICLE CONTINUES BELOW But 10 of D.C.'s league-worst 23 goals allowed came from two losses — 4-1 at Orlando on March 22 and 6-1 at San Jose on April 6. The D.C. defence appears to have steadied in recent weeks, having allowed just six goals in its last four league outings. Toronto is also getting its backline together. After conceding 12 goals in its first five games, it has allowed just four in its last six matches. But TFC has won just two of the last 17 meetings (2-5-10) with D.C United. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2025
Winnipeg Free Press
09-05-2025
- Sport
- Winnipeg Free Press
Toronto FC defender Nicksoen Gomis undergoes surgery to repair Achilles tendon
TORONTO – There was more bad news on the injury front for Toronto FC on Friday with word that defender Nicksoen Gomis had undergone surgery to repair his Achilles tendon. Toronto said Gomis, who went under the knife Tuesday, is out for the remainder of the season. The 23-year-old Frenchman had to be helped off the field Saturday, unable to put weight on his left leg after going down in the 63rd minute in the Toronto penalty box with a non-contact injury in the 2-0 loss to the visiting New England Revolution. Winnipeg Jets Game Days On Winnipeg Jets game days, hockey writers Mike McIntyre and Ken Wiebe send news, notes and quotes from the morning skate, as well as injury updates and lineup decisions. Arrives a few hours prior to puck drop. Toronto (1-6-4) continues its search for a first home win of the season when D.C. United (3-5-3) visits Saturday. This report by The Canadian Press was first published May 9, 2025
USA Today
01-03-2025
- Sport
- USA Today
Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis prediction, pick, start time for UFC Fight Night 253
Hyder Amil and William Gomis meet Saturday on the UFC Fight Night 253 main card at UFC Apex in Las Vegas. Check out this quick breakdown of the matchup from MMA Junkie analyst Dan Tom. Last event: 5-0 UFC main cards, 2025: 15-10-1 Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis UFC Fight Night 253 preview Amil (10-0 MMA, 2-0 UFC) steps in for his third UFC appearance, looking to build upon an impressive debut year. In 2024, Amil picked up TKO finishes of Fernie Garcia and Jeong Yeong Lee, the latter earning a Performance of the Night bonus. … Gomis (14-2 MMA, 4-0 UFC) enters on a streak of 12 consecutive wins, having not tasted defeat since 2016. In his lone appearance of 2024, Gomis squeaked by Joanderson Brito by split decision in September. Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis UFC Fight Night 253 expert pick, prediction Filing out the main card is a featherweight fight between Amil and Gomis. Although I'm admittedly not the biggest fan of Gomis' style, I suspect that Amil's aggression will bring out the best of him from a stylistic perspective. Hyder Amil, who faces William Gomis at #UFCVegas103, is officially 0-0 against UFC-level southpaws. It's been over years since Amil's fought a SP, but he showed some solid instincts (especially when it comes to countering kicks and knees) despite his somewhat-usual rough starts: — Dan Tom (@DanTomMMA) February 28, 2025 However, the smaller cage will likely make more of a messier fight than Gomis might want. Add in the fact that Gomis is currently riding one of the most fraudulent winning streaks in the UFC, I'll take a flier on the dogged determination of the undefeated underdog in Amil. The official pick is Amil by third-round TKO. Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis UFC Fight Night 253 odds The oddsmakers and the public are favoring the French fighter, listing Gomis -205 and Amil +164 via FanDuel. Hyder Amil vs. William Gomis UFC Fight Night 253 start time, how to watch Amil and Gomis are expected to walk to the cage at approximately 7:40 p.m. ET. The fight will stream on ESPN+. For more on the card, visit MMA Junkie's event hub for UFC Fight Night 253.
