While the signing of former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff brings Toronto FC to its senior roster limit of 30, coach John Herdman says the MLS club isn't done dealing.
Toronto FC head coach John Herdman speaks during a news conference at the Major League Soccer 2024 Media Day, Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024, in Miami Beach, Fla. TORONTO - While the signing of former Newcastle midfielder Matty Longstaff brings Toronto FC to its senior roster limit of 30, coach John Herdman says the MLS club isn't done dealing.
Longstaff joins defenders Nicksoen Gomis and Kevin Long, midfielder Deybi Flores and top draft pick Tyrese Spicer as Herdman additions. TFC has also reacquired fullback Richie Laryea and signed defender Adam Pearlman to a homegrown contract. “He may be on the bench. We may bring him into the game. But it's not a priority for this weekend for Richie Laryea,” said Herdman.The artificial turf at Gillette Stadium, while newly laid, is an issue for Toronto.
“The medical staff will have a big say in what he does, if he does anything,” he added. “For us, it's going to be a long season and we need him in every game possible.” For a second week in a row, Toronto is visiting a team coming off a short turnaround from CONCACAF Champions Cup play. The Revs blanked Pamana's CAI 3-0 at home Thursday to win 4-0 on aggregate and move into the round of 16 with former TFC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye scoring one of the goals.Despite the improved showing in Cincinnati, TFC still has won just one of its last 19 games in all competitions. And it has not won from home since Aug. 27, 2022, when it triumphed 2-0 at Charlotte FC.
In contrast, New England went 12-1-4 at home in league play in 2023, setting a club record for most home points earned in a season .New England has won six straight against TFC and leads the all-time series at 16-10-13, including an 11-4-5 record at Gillette Stadium. The Revs are 17-6-5 all-time in their home openers .A look back at the career of one of the Blue Jays most feared sluggers as the team gets set to honour him on Aug.