DEANDRE KERR NEWS

Option picked up Kerr's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Kerr will return to Toronto for the 2026 season after the club exercised his option. The forward lost consecutive minutes over the last two seasons but still scored four goals in 20 appearances, maintaining his regular goal contributions with Toronto since 2022. He continues to have the confidence of the board heading into the 2026 season.

NOVEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in win Kerr scored one goal on two shots (one on target) in Saturday's 4-2 win over Orlando.

Impact Kerr put this one to bed with his 61st minute strike to put his team up 4-1. He sent a Derrick Etienne crosser into the net for his fourth goal of the season. The goal snapped a six game goal-less streak for the Canadian striker. After a disappointing season for Toronto and Kerr the forward will have to find a way to get more constant production from their front line.

OCTOBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Djordje Mihailovic scores 2 goals, Toronto beats Orlando 4-2 in regular-season finale

Djordje Mihailovic scored two goals, Orlando City xxx Toronto FC 4-2 in the regular-season finale for both teams

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Kerr (lower body) is back on the bench for Saturday's clash with Miami.

Impact Kerr returned to the bench for Saturday's clash after missing out against Columbus. The striker wasn't deemed fit enough to start, so it's Derrick Etienne who leads the line ocne more. Kerr will have three chances to return to his starting job before the end of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Won't play Saturday Kerr (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to Columbus, per the MLS injury report.

Impact Kerr came off after 53 minutes last time out in a rare start, and now is confirmed to be out for Saturday's clash. With Ola Brynhildsen's move away from the club, there was some hope Kerr would take over as the starting striker. It's not clear how serious this injury is, but it will likely give Jules-Anthony Vilsaint a chance in the starting XI on Saturday.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr scores in injury time as Toronto FC plays Philadelphia Union to draw Deandre Kerr headed home a cross by newly signed Malik Henry in the 91st minute to lift Toronto FC into a 1-1 draw with Philadelphia Union.

AUGUST 11 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Scores off bench Saturday Kerr scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 79th minute.

Impact Kerr was impactful in the final stretch of the game, with one of his two headers in the opposing box leveling the score in stoppage time. The goal increased his total to three while ending a scoring drought of eight matches for the young forward. Despite that, he's likely to record limited minutes of play after being moved to the bench due to Ola Brynhildsen's return from an ankle injury.

AUGUST 10 • ROTOWIRE

Deandre Kerr's stoppage-time goal denies Union win against Toronto The Union couldn’t build on a 4th-minute goal from Indiana Vassilev, leaving open the door for Deandre Kerr to even the game in second-half...

AUGUST 10 • DELCOTIMES.COM

Deandre Kerr scores in second-half stoppage time to rally Toronto to 1-1 draw with Union

Deandre Kerr scored in the first minute of stoppage time to rally Toronto FC to a 1-1 draw with the Philadelphia Union

AUGUST 10 • Associated Press

Toronto takes down the Timbers 3-0 for rare home win

Alonso Coello and Tyrese Spicer each scored to help injury-depleted Toronto beat the Portland Timbers 3-0

JUNE 29 • Associated Press

Features off bench Kerr (ankle) featured off bench for 14 minutes in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against NYRB, confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.

Impact Kerr has been sidelined since late March with an ankle injury but made his comeback on Wednesday as he featured off the bench for 14 minutes. This is positive news for Toronto since the forward scored two goals in his last three games prior to his long-term injury and could bring impact to the frontline for the team.

JUNE 26 • ROTOWIRE

Trains fully Kerr (ankle) was involved in full training Tuesday ahead of Wednesday's match against the New York Red Bulls, according to John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Kerr is seeing great news at the start of the week, with the forward back on grass training with the rest of his team. This leaves him in a decent spot for Wednesday's match, possibly returning to face the Red Bulls. He will likely still need to pass a fitness test, seeing a spot on the bench if fit enough to play.

JUNE 24 • ROTOWIRE

Trains alone Kerr (ankle) was training alone Friday ahead, accoridng to John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Kerr is seeing his first progress in a return from an ankle injury after he was able to step on the training field to do some work alone. That said, he was still claimed as weeks away just a few days ago. A return likely still won't be for a couple more matches, probably coming near the end of June.

MAY 30 • ROTOWIRE

Return "weeks away" Kerr (ankle) is still weeks away from a return, according to manager Robin Fraser, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Kerr is not going to be back on the field anytime soon due to his ankle injury, as he is still weeks away from a return. This is tough news as he has already missed around two months due to the injury. A return around the backend of June could be a possibility if he can see a boost to his fitness soon.

MAY 27 • ROTOWIRE

"Not close" to return Kerr (ankle) is "not close" to a return from his injury, according to manager Robin Fraser, per John Molinaro of TFC Republic.

Impact Kerr is looking at a longer absence from his injury, with the forward already missing two matches but still not close to a return. This is tough for the forward, as he had seen two starts in three appearances before the injury. He will hope to train soon, likely not returning until May.

APRIL 16 • ROTOWIRE

No timeline for return Kerr (ankle) doesn't have a timetable to return to action, head coach Robin Fraser told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Friday.

Impact Kerr departed the draw against Vancouver in the previous weekend with an apparent ankle injury. Not only has the injury been confirmed, but the striker also doesn't have a clear timetable to return to action. This means Ola Brynhildsen should handle most of the workload upfront until further notice.

APRIL 4 • ROTOWIRE

Suspected ankle injury Kerr had one tackle (one won) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Vancouver Whitecaps FC. He was injured and subbed out in the 53rd minute with an apparent ankle injury and is set for s...

Impact Kerr will be set for scans after injuring his ankle against Vancouver on Saturday. This was his first start since Mar 15, collecting just two starts in five appearances for Toronto.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Scores as substitute Kerr scored a goal while taking two shots (both on goal) and creating a chance during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Kerr entered the match in the 56th minute and scored Toronto's lone goal in the 70th while leading Toronto with two shots. The forward has goals in back-to-back matches while combining for three shots over that stretch.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

Emil Forsberg scores in each half to guide Red Bulls to 2-1 victory over Toronto

Emil Forsberg scored a goal in each half to lead the New York Red Bulls to a 2-1 victory over Toronto FC at Sports Illustrated Stadium

MARCH 23 • Associated Press

Hugo Cuypers scores winner late in 1st half as Fire defeat Toronto 2-1

Hugo Cuypers scored the go-ahead goal right before halftime and Chris Brady made it stand up for the Chicago Fire in a 2-1 victory over FC Toronto

MARCH 15 • Associated Press

Scores early Kerr logged a quick goal but Toronto FC was unable to maintain the lead in a 2-1 loss Saturday against the Chicago Fire.

Impact The forward was able to put away his only shot of the game to give Toronto the early lead. He will likely have a tougher time finding the back of the net against NYRB next week, as the side has only conceded three goals early this season.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Returning to Toronto Kerr is returning to Toronto after his contract option for 2025 was picked up.

Impact Kerr's third season in Toronto saw him play the fewest minutes, despite making 26 appearances. The striker was a backup throughout the season and did well in that role, scoring three times. He will remain a fringe option more likely than not moving into his fourth season north of the border.

OCTOBER 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Osorio, Deandre Kerr each score a first-half goal as Toronto hangs on for a win over Austin

Jonathan Osorio and Deandre Kerr each scored a first-half goal and Toronto FC hung on for a 2-1 win over Austin in its first-ever visit to BMO Field

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores against Austin FC Kerr scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory versus Austin FC.

Impact Kerr doubled Toronto's advantage by converting Richie Laryea's cross in the 30th minute. Kerr also created two chances and made a tackle. He has recently hit a strong goal-scoring form, netting three goals in his last five games, and will aim to maintain this momentum in upcoming performances.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in loss Kerr scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 defeat versus D.C. United. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 77th minute.

Impact Kerr got on the scoresheet with his only goal, but failed to really do much during Saturday's loss. He made the most of his chance, and salvaged an overall poor performance with the goal. Kerr will likely not be a top option in the starting XI, though goalscoring like this in his limited chances could help keep him in the first team moving forward.

SEPTEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE