Sat May 03 19:50:00 UTC 2025: ## Toronto FC Captain Out for Weeks as Injury Crisis Deepens Ahead of Crucial Match

**Toronto, ON** – Toronto FC’s injury woes deepened this week with the news that captain Jonathan Osorio will be sidelined for at least two weeks with a partially dislocated shoulder. The injury, sustained during Wednesday’s Canadian Championship loss to CF Montreal, leaves TFC facing a critical stretch of seven games in May, six of which are at home, significantly hampered.

Already struggling with a 1-5-4 record, Toronto sits 13th in the Eastern Conference. The team has not won a home game this season and is currently on a 349-minute scoreless streak in league play. Osorio’s absence adds to a growing list of injured players, including Richie Laryea, Zane Monlouis, Henry Wingo, Markus Cimermancic, Derick Etienne Jr., Deandre Kerr, and a questionable Federico Bernardeschi. Even backup goalkeeper Luka Gavran left training early with an undisclosed injury. While forwards Ola Brynhildsen and Charlie Sharp are available, the team’s attacking options remain severely limited.

TFC faces a tough challenge this Saturday against New England Revolution (4-4-1), currently 10th in the Eastern Conference. The Revolution, boasting a strong defensive record and a three-game winning streak, are coming off a 295-minute shutout streak. Their coach, Caleb Porter, anticipates a “big challenge” against a desperate Toronto side. While Toronto’s defense has improved recently, conceding only two goals in their last five games after a leaky start, their offensive struggles present a significant concern.

Toronto coach Robin Fraser acknowledges the importance of May’s games, stating that the home stretch “could be the start of a very good thing for us, but we have to take advantage of it.” The upcoming matches will test the resilience and adaptability of a team facing both a challenging schedule and a mounting injury crisis. The absence of their talismanic captain Osorio only exacerbates their predicament.

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