Since its last appearance in the MLS playoffs in 2020 under Greg Vanney, Toronto FC is on its sixth manager and has posted a league record of 35-88-38.

TFC has finished 26th, 27th, 29th and 22nd in the Supporters' Shield standings. Under current boss Robin Fraser, it stands 12th in the Eastern Conference — and 25th overall before Sunday play — at 5-13-7.

But finally, there seems some light at the end of the tunnel — albeit off in the distance.

Under Jason Hernandez, promoted to GM in June 2023, the well-heeled franchise seems to have shed its penchant for expensive attempts at quick fixes (read Italians Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi).

With 17 players on expiring contracts, with club options on all but veteran defender Kevin Long, he has room to manoeuvre.

Forward Ola Brynh

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