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John Molinaro

Toronto

Founder at TFC Republic

Founder of TFC Republic: In-depth coverage of #TFCLive, + #CanMNT & #CanWNT - https://t.co/H16lBzfQkF || Also write for @Sportsnet || Email: [email protected]

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  • 1 week ago | tfcrepublic.ca | John Molinaro

    Feature — 5 min read It’s less than two months into the 2025 MLS regular season and two head coaches have already been relieved of their duties. On March 24, Laurent Courtois became the league’s first bench boss to bite the dust when he was fired by CF Montreal, officially ending the Frenchman’s time at the helm after only 14 months. A week later, Peter Vermes shockingly left Sporting Kansas City by mutual consent. Both managers exited with their respective clubs stuck in a rut.

  • 1 week ago | tfcrepublic.ca | John Molinaro

    Feature — 5 min read Deybi Flores is a man of few words.   He rarely speaks to the media, preferring to do his talking on the pitch. And the veteran midfielder had plenty to say with his man-of-the-match effort for Toronto FC last weekend vs. Minnesota United.  Flores played a key role for Toronto as it earned its second shutout in three games, helping the back line to completely shut down Minnesota forwards Tani Oluwaseyi and Kelvin Yeboah.

  • 1 week ago | tfcrepublic.ca | John Molinaro

    Audio interview — 2 min read Toronto FC's quest for its first win of the campaign – and first under new coach Robin Fraser – continues. Toronto remains one of three winless teams in MLS after playing to a 0-0 stalemate at home vs. Minnesota United on the weekend, the team's third consecutive draw. TFC (0-4-4) are one of only three teams in MLS without a win so far this season and haven't tasted victory since earning a 2-1 home decision over Austin FC on Sept.

  • 1 week ago | tfcrepublic.ca | John Molinaro

    News — 5 min read Fresh off a 0-0 home draw vs. Minnesota United, Toronto FC heads back out on the road when it faces Real Salt Lake on Saturday (9:30 p.m. ET/Apple TV).     “I feel like we're doing a lot of things really well, and I really just want the players to reward themselves for the work that they're doing. So disappointed in that sense. I mean, you're at home [and] you always want three points at home.

  • 1 week ago | tfcrepublic.ca | John Molinaro

    Welcome to the latest edition of TFC Republic Weekly, an email newsletter that will land in the inbox of both paid subscribers and free members of TFC Republic every Monday. This newsletter will look at what's in store over the next seven days for Toronto FC, and also get a glimpse of what to expect at TFC Republic in the coming days. So, without further ado... It was another moral victory for Toronto FC in Saturday’s 0-0 draw against Minnesota at BMO Field.

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John Molinaro
John Molinaro @JohnMolinaro
12 Apr 25

Tani Oluwaseyi set to play vs. #TFCLive for 1st time In a 1-on-1 interview, the #canMNT forward talks about making his BMO Field debut this weekend with Minnesota United vs. TFC. ICYM my latest for TFC Republic - https://t.co/GQ6ozcTKh4

John Molinaro
John Molinaro @JohnMolinaro
12 Apr 25

#TFCLive vs. Minnesota United: What you need to know Saturday's home contest gives TFC another chance to earn their first win under new coach Robin Fraser. My latest for TFC Republic https://t.co/Kukkun1cVO

John Molinaro
John Molinaro @JohnMolinaro
12 Apr 25

Random thoughts on #TFCLive: Test driving players a smart move The acquisition of Maxime Dominguez continues a smart trend by Toronto FC of securing players on loan with a purchase option. ICYM my latest for TFC Republic - https://t.co/Tr5uKojqxn