3 High expectations for Toronto FC ahead of the 2025 MLS season

• Robin Fraser aims to establish a clear team identity.
• Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi expected to lead.
• Playoff qualification remains the primary objective.

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2. Maximizing the Impact of Insigne and Bernardeschi

A second major objective for Toronto FC in 2025 is to get the best out of Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi. These two Italian stars arrived in MLS with high expectations but have yet to fully live up to their potential.

Robin Fraser has already stated during Toronto’s preseason camp in Marbella, Spain, that his priority is to integrate these players into a system that benefits the team as a whole. Insigne and Bernardeschi have the experience and quality to be game-changers, but it will be crucial for Fraser to unlock their best form within a structured tactical approach.