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Toronto Sun
3 days ago
- Sport
- Toronto Sun
Toronto FC's miserable May ends in 2-0 loss to visiting Charlotte FC
Published May 31, 2025 • 4 minute read Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne (24) kicks the ball as Charlotte FC midfielder Brandt Bronico (13) follows behind during first half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Saturday. Photo by Arlyn McAdorey / The Canadian Press Reviews and recommendations are unbiased and products are independently selected. Postmedia may earn an affiliate commission from purchases made through links on this page. TORONTO — Second-half goals by Pep Biel and Patrick Agyemang lifted Charlotte FC to a comfortable 2-0 win over Toronto FC in MLS play Saturday. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. THIS CONTENT IS RESERVED FOR SUBSCRIBERS ONLY Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. SUBSCRIBE TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Subscribe now to read the latest news in your city and across Canada. Unlimited online access to articles from across Canada with one account. Get exclusive access to the Toronto Sun ePaper, an electronic replica of the print edition that you can share, download and comment on. Enjoy insights and behind-the-scenes analysis from our award-winning journalists. Support local journalists and the next generation of journalists. Daily puzzles including the New York Times Crossword. REGISTER / SIGN IN TO UNLOCK MORE ARTICLES Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account. Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments. Enjoy additional articles per month. Get email updates from your favourite authors. THIS ARTICLE IS FREE TO READ REGISTER TO UNLOCK. Create an account or sign in to continue with your reading experience. Access articles from across Canada with one account Share your thoughts and join the conversation in the comments Enjoy additional articles per month Get email updates from your favourite authors Don't have an account? Create Account It was largely one-way traffic in the first half with Charlotte, with the wind at its back, in control on a sunny, blustery evening before an announced crowd of 19,406 at BMO Field. The visitors outshot TFC 12-0 (4-0 in shots on target) in the first 45 minutes with Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson, celebrating his 36th birthday, keeping Toronto in the game. TFC began to show signs of life in the second half, only to fall behind to Biel's 56th-minute strike. Ivory Coast attacker Wilfried Zaha started the play, finding Liel Abada on the right edge of the penalty box. The Israeli forward cut inside, drawing defenders, before feeding an unmarked Biel for a tap-in in front of goal. Johnson continued to make big stops in the second half. But he could not stop Agyemang, on a solo run, in the 90th minute. It was the sixth goal of the season for the U.S. international. Your noon-hour look at what's happening in Toronto and beyond. By signing up you consent to receive the above newsletter from Postmedia Network Inc. Please try again This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Charlotte outshot Toronto 18-7 (9-2) in shots on target. The game marked a return for Toronto fullback Richie Laryea, out since March 1 with a hamstring injury, and former Toronto winger Jahkeele Marshall-Rutty, on loan to Charlotte from CF Montreal, in his first game back at BMO Field since being traded away in August 2024 Laryea came off the bench to cheers in the 77th minute, his first action since TFC's second league game of the season. And the abrasive fullback wasted no time getting in the face of Zaha and Charlotte captain Ashley Westwood. Laryea was shown a yellow card nine minutes after coming on. May has been a month of missed opportunities for Toronto (3-10-4), with two wins and five losses. All the more wasteful given Toronto went 1-5-0 at BMO Field, collecting just three of a possible 18 points at home (a 2-0 victory over D.C. United on May 10 remains its lone home win of the season). This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Charlotte (8-8-1) went into weekend play in ninth place, the final playoff spot in the Eastern Conference — five places and nine points ahead of Toronto. Charlotte also had a poor May, going 2-6-0 in all competitions before the Toronto visit. Charlotte went into Saturday's game with a 1-6-1 road record, which ranked 28th in the 30-team league. Toronto's 1-6-2 home record, meanwhile, ranked 29th. The visitors came close in the 18th minute with a diving Johnson stopping Biel's shot. Seconds later, defender Raoul Petretta's desperate goal-line clearance denied Agyemang. Johnson stopped Zaha from close range in the 30th and 35th minute. Toronto brought on Derrick Etienne Jr. and Sigur Rosted to start the second half and began to show signs of life. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Captain Jonathan Osorio recorded Toronto's first shot, albeit off target, in the 53rd minute. And Charlotte goalkeeper David Bingham was finally called into action a minute later, coming off his line to stop Ola Brynhildsen Toronto was coming off a painful 2-1 mid-week loss to visiting Philadelphia, which scored 86th- and 92nd-minute goals for the win. Charlotte lost 4-2 mid-week at the New York Red Bulls after a 3-2 home win over Columbus last Saturday that snapped a five-game league losing streak. Toronto coach Robin Fraser made four changes to the starting 11 that faced Philadelphia with Lazar Stefanovic, Kosi Thompson, Maxime Dominguez and Lorenzo Insigne slotting in. It made for a young starting back three with 18-year-old Stefanovic and 21-year-old Zane Monlouis playing alongside the 28-year-old Petretta. This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below. Winger Federico Bernardeschi, who like Thompson was suspended mid-week, did not dress due to a muscle strain. Bingham, making his first league start since October 2023, replaced Kristijan Kahlina, last year's MLS Goalkeeper of the year, in the Charlotte goal. Kahlina's form has been spotty of late. Charlotte, which joined the league in 2022, recorded its second-ever win north of the border (the first came April 12 in a 1-0 decision at CF Montreal). It is now 2-5-2 in Canada. Saturday's victory was also Charlotte's 50th in all competitions (50-50-29). Toronto was missing injured defenders Nicksoen Gomis, Henry Wingo and Kobe Franklin and forward Deandre Kerr. Saturday's game was TFC's annual Indigenous Heritage Night. It also marked the working debut of one of the four new video screens to be installed ahead of next year's World Cup — one at each corner of the stadium. The two screens at the north end are now in place but only the northwest one is working at this time. With the FIFA international window looming, Toronto doesn't play again until June 13 at Los Angeles FC. Seven of TFC's 17 remaining games after the break are on the road. Toronto & GTA Columnists Toronto & GTA Crime Columnists
Time of India
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Time of India
EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC tasks, solutions, and more
Image via EA FC 25 EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC is the latest introduction, and it is set to operate for the next two weeks. You can complete it to get a phenomenal 94-rated left winger, who will light up your attack in Ultimate Team. Coming to the tasks, there are a total of four that you will have to complete. All of them have simple requirements, and you wouldn't have a hard time meeting them. It will cost you approximately 100-110 thousand coins to get Lorenzo Insigne, which is something you can surely spend. Check out the following guide to know all the information about the EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC. EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC tasks Listed below are the four tasks that you will have to complete as part of the latest EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC: Task 1 – Top Form Min. team rating: 84. No. of players from TOTS/TOTW in the squad: Min. 1 Reward: 1x Small Gold Players Pack Task 2 – Italy Min. team rating: 85. No. of players from Italy in the squad: 1 Reward: 1x Small Electrum Players Pack Task 3 – 85-Rated Squad Min. team rating: 85. No. of players from TOTS/TOTW in the squad: Min. 1 Reward: 1x Electrum Players Pack Task 4 – 87-Rated Squad Min. team rating: 87. No. of players from TOTS/TOTW in the squad: Min. 1 Reward: 1x Premium Electrum Players Pack After completing all these challenges, you will receive the 94-rated Lorenzo Insigne card in EA FC 25. EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC cheapest solutions The following are the cheapest solutions to complete the EA FC 25 Lorenzo Insigne TOTS Honourable Mentions SBC: Task 1 – Top Form Fabian Ruiz 82 Stanway 84 Weir 84 Kulusevski 82 Buhl 83 Luana 82 England 82 Catarina Macario 84 Caruso 84 Savinho 82 Demirovic 88 Task 2 – Italy Coman 84 De Ligt 84 Bastoni 87 Bright 85 Dovbyk 84 Dani Olmo 84 Mateo 85 Vitinha 85 Nico Williams 85 Caruso 84 Chiesa 84 Task 3 – 85-Rated Squad Bronze 85 Huth 85 Mbock 84 White 84 Janssen 84 Viggosdottir 84 Hasegawa 84 Savinho 82 Chawinga 84 Caruso 84 Debinha 89 Task 4 – 87-Rated Squad Coman 84 Bernardo Silva 88 Buchanan 84 Cascarino 84 Martinez 84 Dallmann 84 Katoto 88 Ruben Dias 88 Vlahovic 84 Dani Olmo 84 Samu 92 Using these cards will be the best option that you can go ahead with.
National Post
25-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
Nashville SC holds on to edge Toronto FC in entertaining contest
TORONTO — English forward Sam Surridge scored twice in the second half and Nashville SC held on for a 2-1 win over Toronto FC in MLS play Saturday, extending its unbeaten run to eight games in all competitions (6-0-2). Article content Article content Two goals, one from each side, in the dying minutes made for a frenzied finale before an announced crowd of 19,504 at BMO Field. Article content The first half, entertaining while short on scoring chances, saw both teams probe the opposition defence with Nashville having the only shot on target in the first 45 minutes. Article content Article content The contest came alive in the second half. Article content Toronto's first shot on target, in the 53rd minute, was a doozy. Lorenzo Insigne floated a cross into the Nashville penalty box that Norwegian striker Ola Byrnhildsen, contorting his body like a gymnast, turned into spectacular bicycle kick. Nashville goalkeeper Joe Willis made the save, however. Article content Nashville (8-4-3) went one better in the 57th minute with Andy Najar sending a long ball to Hany Mukhtar behind the Toronto defence. The former MLS MVP deftly redirected the ball across the goal for Surridge to knock home for his seventh of the season. Article content Mukhtar could have had two goals himself in the second half but was denied by Toronto goalkeeper Sean Johnson. Article content Toronto (3-8-4) did not fold, however, with Brynhildsen and Insigne both coming close around the 70-minute mark. And the home side kept coming. Substitute Tyrese Spicer came close with a blast in the 83rd minute. Article content It looked like Surridge had ended the drama in the 89th minute with an insurance goal as Toronto's defence was cut open. But TFC captain Jonathan Osorio, returning from injury, scored one minute into stoppage time with a rocket of a shot from outside the penalty box to make things interesting. Article content Article content It was Osorio's 50th career goal, along with 53 assists. Article content Nashville entered weekend play in fourth place in the Eastern Conference, nine places and 11 points ahead of Toronto. Article content Coming off a record 6-1 victory at CF Montreal, Toronto had won two of its previous three games (2-0-1). And after an 0-4-4 start to the season, Toronto had gone 3-3-0 in league play before Saturday. Article content Saturday's game was the 600th regular-season outing for the franchise, which has compiled a (180-265-155) record since entering MLS in 2007. Eighty-five of those wins came between 2015 and 2020, when Toronto made the playoffs five out of the six seasons — its only post-season appearances to date. Article content Toronto reached the MLS Cup final in 2016, '17 and '19, hoisting the trophy in 2017 when it also won the Canadian Championship and Supporters' Shield (for the best regular-season record).
Globe and Mail
13-05-2025
- Sport
- Globe and Mail
Frozen out, now firing: Lorenzo Insigne reclaims his place with Toronto FC
Toronto FC forward Lorenzo Insigne (centre) celebrates a goal against D.C. United with Theo Corbeanu and Raoul Petretta in Toronto on May 10, 2025. Frank Gunn/The Canadian Press Lorenzo Insigne, who was on the outs with Toronto FC at the beginning of the season, says he has put the difficult times behind him and remains committed to the TFC cause. After being left out of the lineup for the first four games of the MLS season, amidst talk of attempts to move his US$15-million-plus salary out the door to clubs in Italy, Spain, Turkey and Brazil, the 33-year-old Italian designated player is back in the starting 11 and making a difference. Insigne says he prefers to look forward rather than back, with Wednesday's home game against FC Cincinnati the immediate challenge. 'It was a very difficult time at the beginning [of the season],' Insigne, speaking through an interpreter, said Monday in a rare interview. 'I don't want to talk about it. But I'm a person who is very mentally strong. Throughout my career, I have been through so much stuff. I try not to think about it. I also have a very strong wife, family, at home that helps me get through it.' 'It wasn't a happy time for me,' he added. 'But I'm not going to keep thinking about it.' While Insigne admits to having had 'words with the club' – there were candid talks over his future with MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley – he says he always believed he had the respect of his teammates and the club. 'I've always been happy here and as long as my contract lasts, I'm going to do the best I can to make us win,' Insigne said. Insigne's deal run through June, 2026, with an option for the remainder of the 2026 season. Insigne turned boos into cheers Saturday when he scored one goal and set up another in Toronto's 2-0 win over D.C. United. His first league goal in 11 months gave Toronto (2-6-4) its first home win since Sept. 14. The father of three celebrated the goal by making a heart sign for his wife and family in the stands. 'The straw that stirs the drink,' the MLS club tweeted afterwards, conveniently forgetting earlier attempts to isolate the Italian. 'I thought he was excellent today,' Toronto coach Robin Fraser said after the match. 'People just look at the money and look at the scoresheet and go 'Oh he hasn't done this, he hasn't done that,'' he added. 'But I thought his intelligence and managing the game, offensively and defensively, moving players around to where we needed specific things done, I thought it was really a very, very good performance from him. And scoring the goal is like the cherry on top.' And a rare cherry, considering Insigne's goal came via a header. The 5-foot-4, 130-pounder dove to head home a Theo Corbeanu cross. Insigne is healthier and seemingly happier than in previous seasons with Toronto, when he battled through a string of injuries and his body language often seemed negative and forlorn. From the outside looking in, Insigne has handled his differences with the club with class. There were no protests when he was dropped from the starting 11, with the official line that he did not fit in the team's new style of play under Fraser. 'With the money I earn, I could just sit down, I could have said, 'Who cares? I make a lot of money. I don't have to do anything,'' Insigne said. 'But that's not who I am. I'm going to always, every day, come and work hard. And as long as my contract's here, that is my goal at the end – I'm here to work hard and respect everybody.' In truth, the club wanted to spread his sizable salary for much-needed roster upgrades. And it could continue to try to move him when the summer transfer window opens July 24. Toronto has other fires to put out these days, with supporters' groups staging a protest outside BMO Field on Saturday. They carried a banner that read 'Empty Words = Empty Seats,' a seeming reference to a recent message to season ticket-holders from Pelley, who urged fans to stick with the team as its rebuild continues. Toronto league's record since last making the playoffs in 2020 is a dismal 32-81-35. Insigne says he understands the fan unrest, but wants supporters to know that everyone at the club is invested in turning the franchise around. No one is more upset than the players when things don't go well. 'We're the first ones to get angry about it,' he said. Insigne, who says he is relishing a freer role on the pitch under Fraser, believes the club is on the right track. He also talks up living in Toronto. 'My kids don't want to leave Toronto,' he said with a chuckle. 'I'm very happy here,' he added. 'I know a lot of the fans think I'm not happy here, because I don't speak English and stuff … Toronto feels like home to me.' His message to the fans is simple – we need you. 'We promise you that we are fighting just as hard as they are to win and to move forward.'
National Post
12-05-2025
- Sport
- National Post
From frozen out to firing: Lorenzo Insigne reclaims his place with Toronto FC
Lorenzo Insigne, who was on the outs with Toronto FC at the beginning of the season, says he has put the difficult times behind him and remains committed to the TFC cause. Article content Article content After being left out of the lineup for the first four games of the MLS season, amidst talk of attempts to move his $15-million-plus US salary out the door to clubs in Italy, Spain, Turkey and Brazil, the 33-year-old Italian designated player is back in the starting 11 and making a difference. Article content Article content Insigne says he prefers to look forward rather than back, with Wednesday's home game against FC Cincinnati the immediate challenge. Article content 'It was a very difficult time at the beginning (of the season),' Insigne, speaking through an interpreter, said Monday in a rare interview. 'I don't want to talk about it. But I'm a person who is very mentally strong. Throughout my career, I have been through so much stuff. I try not to think about it. I also have a very strong wife, family, at home that helps me get through it.' Article content 'It wasn't a happy time for me,' he added. 'But I'm not going to keep thinking about it.' Article content While Insigne admits to having had 'words with the club' — there were candid talks over his future with MLSE president and CEO Keith Pelley — he says he always believed he had the respect of his teammates and the club. Article content 'I've always been happy here and as long as my contract lasts, I'm going to do the best I can to make us win,' Insigne said. Article content Insigne's deal run through June 2026 with an option for the remainder of the '26 season. Article content Insigne turned boos into cheers Saturday when he scored one goal and set up another in Toronto's 2-0 win over D.C. United. His first league goal in 11 months gave Toronto (2-6-4) its first home win since Sept. 14. Article content The father of three celebrated the goal by making a heart sign for his wife and family in the stands. Article content 'The straw that stirs the drink,' the MLS club tweeted afterwards, conveniently forgetting earlier attempts to isolate the Italian. Article content 'I thought he was excellent today,' Toronto coach Robin Fraser said after the match. Article content 'People just look at the money and look at the scoresheet and go 'Oh he hasn't done this, he hasn't done that,'' he added. 'But I thought his intelligence and managing the game, offensively and defensively, moving players around to where we needed specific things done, I thought it was really a very, very good performance from him. And scoring the goal is like the cherry on top.' Article content And a rare cherry, considering Insigne's goal came via a header. The five-foot-four 130-pounder dove to head home a Theo Corbeanu cross. Article content Insigne is healthier and seemingly happier than in previous seasons with Toronto, when he battled through a string of injuries and his body language often seemed negative and forlorn. Article content From the outside looking in, Insigne has handled his differences with the club with class. There were no protests when he was dropped from the starting 11, with the official line that he did not fit in the team's new style of play under Fraser.
