MLS releases the news that Toronto FC did not expect for this 2025 season

Toronto FC’s preseason preparations in Marbella, Spain, have been progressing under the leadership of Robin Fraser, who has brought renewed confidence to the club’s future.

However, the team received surprising news when it was officially announced that they will not participate in the 2025 Leagues Cup.

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A disappointing absence from the Leagues Cup for Toronto FC

MLS recently confirmed that only the top nine teams from each conference qualified for the tournament, leaving Toronto FC out of the competition.

As a result, the only cup tournament for the club this year will be the Canadian Championship, where they are set to face CF Montréal in the first round this spring.

This decision has been met with disappointment among fans who were hoping to see Toronto FC compete in multiple high-stakes tournaments.

In 2024, the team participated in the Leagues Cup, the Canadian Championship, and MLS but failed to achieve success in any of them. Despite those struggles, the prospect of more competition was something many supporters were looking forward to.

Full focus for Toronto FC on MLS and the Canadian Championship

With their exclusion from the Leagues Cup, Toronto FC will now focus entirely on their MLS campaign and the Canadian Championship. The season opener against D.C. United on February 23 will be a crucial test for Fraser’s squad as they look to start strong in the league.

Meanwhile, the highly anticipated Canadian Championship match against CF Montréal will provide a chance for Toronto FC to compete for silverware. The tournament remains a key objective for the club, and a victory over their rivals in the first round could set the tone for a more successful 2025 campaign.

As the new season approaches, all eyes will be on Robin Fraser and his ability to transform Toronto FC into a more competitive and consistent team.