MAY 7, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM
Toronto FC part ways with F Ayo Akinola Toronto FC and forward Ayo Akinola mutually agreed to terminate his contract, the club announced Tuesday.Akinola, 24, has yet to dent the sc...
Toronto FC, Ayo Akinola mutually terminate contract | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Mutual contract termination Toronto FC and forward Ayo Akinola have mutually terminated his contract, the club anno...
MAY 7, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Pulled from group training Akinola has been removed from team training as the club discusses his future in Toronto, according to manager John Herdman, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.
Impact Akinola appears as if he may have played his last minutes with the club, as he has been pulled from team trainging this week, with the club now in ongoing discussion about his future moving forward. The attacker has played a minimal role this seson, making all five of his appearances off the bench for a total of 82 minutes of play while going unused in four games after only four starts in 14 appearances last campaign, so this should come as no suprise. As of now, he shouldn't be expected to play or be on the team sheets in upcoming matches, likely being held out until a decison is made on if he will remain with the club or until he is with a new team.
MAY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Quiet off bench Akinola recorded no stats in Sunday's 1-0 victory over New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 93rd minute.
Impact Akinola was given the chance for some minor minutes off the bench Sunday but didn't do much with them. It seems Prince-Osei Owusu will be the preferred attacking option ahead of Lorenzo Insigne. Akinola should still see some chances but a substantial role doesn't seem to the cards.
MARCH 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Loan expires Akinola's buy option was not activated and he will now return to Toronto.
Impact Akinola's option for a loan wasn't activated following the end of his disappointing spell with San Jose. He made just seven appearances totaling 50 minutes for the club and was held off the scoresheet. Akinola simply hasn't produced enough to earn the permanent move and is returning to Toronto.
DECEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
San Jose Earthquakes acquire Ayo Akinola on loan from Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Loan - SJ receive: Ayo Akinola - TOR receive: 2023 int'l roster spot The San Jose Earthquakes have acquired striker...
JULY 25, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Joins San Jose Akinola was loaned to San Jose for the remainder of 2023 with a buy option, MLS announced.
Impact Akinola is headed out West as part of the rebuild Toronto are undergoing. The forward will likely be a depth option behind Jeremy Ebobisse. Akinola never truly established a starting role in Toronto, with his most productive season coming in 2020, where he tallied nine goals on 16 appearances. In more recent seasons he's struggled to score with just two goals across his last 40 appearances (18 starts.)
JULY 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes three shots against STL Akinola took three shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 1-0 defeat against St. Louis City. He also made a clearance in the match.
Impact Akinola started a second consecutive league game on Saturday while Lorenzo Insigne (lower body) and Federico Bernardeschi (suspension) were both out, and he was an attacking presence against St. Louis despite the fact that he's still looking for his first goal or assist of the season.
JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes two shots in draw Akinola took two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Charlotte FC.
Impact Akinola returned to the XI up front against Charlotte following the international break, but he couldn't do enough to bolster his side's lead and maintain the victory on Saturday.
APRIL 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Back in training with club Akinola (not injury related) has returned to training with Toronto, according to team reporter Michael Singh on Wednesday. He should be available for selection in the clash against...
Impact Akinola appeared off the bench in Canada's CONCACAF Nations League win over Honduras on Tuesday, and he's now returned to his club team fully fit from a hamstring injury he suffered earlier in March. With Adama Diomande (hamstring) still out, Akinola could take over from Deandre Kerr as Toronto's starting striker against Charlotte on Saturday.
MARCH 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Called up to national team Akinola has been called up by the Canadian National Team for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 25 and 28.
Impact Akinola returned from a hamstring injury and played the final half hour of last weekend's MLS win over Inter Miami, but he will now miss Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes and possibly the Charlotte FC match on April 1 as well after getting called into the Canadian National Team. Deandre Kerr should continue up front in his absence.
MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in win Akinola subbed into Saturday's match against Inter Miami in the 62nd minute, taking a shot and winning one of one tackles in the 2-0 victory.
Impact Akinola returned from a hamstring injury Saturday that had sidelined him for last weekend's draw with the Crew. He will aim to be fit enough to take back over from Deandre Kerr as the starting striker by next weekend's clash against the Earthquakes.
MARCH 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Available off bench Akinola (hamstring) is available off the bench for Saturday's clash with Miami.
Impact Akinola is available off the bench during Saturday's match. The forward has solely come off the bench for his two appearances and has yet to score. Even when fully fit, Akinola has limited upside due to his more minor role off the bench.
MARCH 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to training Akinola (hamstring) was back in training with Toronto FC on Tuesday, according to Steve Buffery of the Toronto Sun.
Impact Akinola missed last weekend's draw with Columbus with a hamstring injury he suffered in the previous game, but he's recovering well and can aim to be fit and available for Saturday's clash versus Inter Miami. With Adama Diomande (hamstring) also injured against the Crew, Deandre Kerr was used as a stop-gap striker for the match.
MARCH 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in lineup Saturday Akinola (hamstring) is not in the squad to face Columbus, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.
Impact Akinola's absence is not a surprise, as he was spotted training individually Friday. Deandre Kerr will start while Federico Bernardeschi will be deployed in a more advanced role.
MARCH 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Training individually Akinola (hamstring) did individual work in training with Toronto FC on Friday, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports ahead of Saturday's clash against the Crew.
Impact Akinola will be questionable for Saturday's game after picking up a hamstring injury in last weekend's draw with Atlanta United. Adama Diomande (hamstring) has already been ruled out against Columbus, which would mean Akinola is next in line to start at center forward if he's fit enough.
MARCH 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not in training Akinola (hamstring) did not train with Toronto FC on Wednesday, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports. He is listed as questionable in his side's injury report for the weekend's cl...
Impact Akinola came off the bench and played less than half an hour in last weekend's draw with Atlanta before suffering a hamstring injury that now puts his status for Saturday's Columbus game in doubt. With Adama Diomande (hamstring) and Lorenzo Insigne (lower leg) also dealing with injuries, Toronto manager Bob Bradley could have to get creative with his attacking options against Columbus.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured against Atlanta Akinola was subbed out of Saturday's draw against Atlanta United in the 73rd minute after suffering a hamstring injury.
Impact Akinola had only come on at halftime of Saturday's match, replacing an injured Adama Diomande (hamstring) before picking up an injury himself less than half an hour later. With Lorenzo Insigne (Iower leg) also dealing with a knock, Toronto's attacking options might be severely hampered heading into next weekend's clash against the Crew. Teenager Hugo Mbongue replaced Akinola up front in the Atlanta match.
MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Canada's Henry to miss World Cup; Hutchinson, 39, on roster
Toronto defender Doneil Henry will miss the World Cup with a torn calf sustained during warmups in a pre-tournament exhibition against BahrainNOVEMBER 13, 2022 • Associated Press
Comes off bench in season finale Akinola subbed into Sunday's Decision Day match against the Union in the 61st minute and he took a shot in the 4-0 defeat.
Impact Akinola scored two goals in 26 MLS appearances (14 starts) this season as he returned from a torn ACL he suffered in July 2021, but neither he nor Jesus Jimenez were ever completely convincing as Toronto's No. 9. The 22-year-old will have work to do in 2023 in order to earn the starting job at center forward.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Purata's hat trick leads Atlanta to 4-2 win over Toronto
Juan Purata scored three goals in the second half to help Atlanta United beat Toronto 4-2SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • Associated Press
Toronto FC ties New England Revolution 2-2
Federico Bernardeschi and Domenico Criscito scored to help Toronto FC tie the New England Revolution 2-2 on Wednesday nightAUGUST 18, 2022 • Associated Press
Toronto FC wins 3-1, ends Timbers' unbeaten streak at 10
Italian newcomers Lorenzo Insigne and Federico Bernardeschi scored late goals and Toronto FC beat Portland 3-1 on Saturday night to end the Timbers’ unbeaten streak at 10 gamesAUGUST 14, 2022 • Associated Press
Scores goal against D.C. Akinola scored a goal and created two chances in Saturday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United. He took five shots (two on target) overall in the match.
Impact Akinola made his first start of the season Saturday, and he looked very dangerous as he also grabbed his first goal. He will want to be similarly effective next weekend against the Fire, which have conceded 16 times in 12 MLS matches.
MAY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Osorio's late goal helps Toronto net 2-2 draw with DC United
Jonathan Osorio scored in the 89th minute to help Toronto FC earn a 2-2 draw with DC UnitedMAY 22, 2022 • Associated Press
