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Signs new deal with Toronto Etienne re-signed a new deal with Toronto through 2026 with club options for the 2027 and 2027-28 Major League Soccer seasons, the club announced.

Impact Etienne has signed a new contract with Toronto FC after posting five goals and six assists in 55 appearances across all competitions since joining the club in April 2024. The winger previously recorded 12 goals and 14 assists in 90 appearances with Columbus Crew, adding two assists in 27 matches with Atlanta United and six goals with four assists in 79 appearances with the New York Red Bulls, winning the 2018 Supporters' Shield and the 2020 MLS Cup. At the international level, Etienne has earned 45 caps with eight goals and seven assists for Haiti and helped the nation qualify for the 2026 FIFA World Cup.

FEBRUARY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Assists, leaves with injury in win Etienne provided one assist before being forced to exit with discomfort in Saturday's 4-2 win over Orlando City.

Impact Etienne achieved his second assist of the season by delivering a low pass in the 61st minute of the final regular-season game. He was unable to complete the match though, as he picked up an undisclosed issue. Toronto have failed to qualify for the playoffs, so the forward's fitness might be a concern only for the Haitian national team in upcoming months. Malik Henry served as his substitute after the injury against Orlando.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Representing Haiti Etienne has been called up by the Haitian national team and is out for Wednesday's match against LAFC.

Impact Etienne will miss out on a game for Toronto due to his national team requirements, as the club plays against LAFC on Oct. 8 during the international break. He has started in their past three games and will force the club into a squeeze, with Theo Corbeanu likely to return to the starting XI to fill his spot, a replacement who sees plenty of time. Etienne will then look to be fit when facing Orlando on Oct. 18 in their season finale.

OCTOBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Bench option Etienne (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's match against D.C. United.

Impact Etienne has returned as expected Saturday, with the midfielder returning from his lower body injury to a spot on the bench. He did start in three of his four appearances before the injury and will look to return to that spot after testing his legs.

MAY 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Expected to be available Etienne (lower body) participated in full training Friday and should be available to face D.C. United on Saturday, John Molinaro of TFC Republic reports.

Impact The potential return of Etienne will give Toronto another option in the final third, but even if he can only play a few minutes off the bench, that's already a huge boost for the team.

MAY 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Etienne (lower body) was not an option during the 1-0 win against NYCFC.

Impact Etienne did not play Saturday as he picked up a lower body injury. He had just been getting time in the starting XI with three starts int he last four appearances, overall recording an assist in seven games.

APRIL 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First goal involvement of season Etienne had an assist while taking an off target shot, crossing three times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne entered the match in the 56th minute and set up Deandre Kerr in the 70th while leading Toronto in crosses and chances created. The assist was the first goal involvement this season for Etienne who has combined for two chances created and four crosses over his last three appearances totaling 48 minutes from the bench.

MARCH 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Makes 2025 debut Etienne registered one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 2-0 loss to FC Cincinnati.

Impact Etienne was able to play the final minutes of the match Saturday against the Union. This was his first appearances in 2025, having missed the first two games with an injury. When fit, the midfielder is usually an option to start with 19 starts in 23 league appearances in 2024.

MARCH 9, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Etienne is questionable for Saturday's match against Orlando due to a lower body injury.

Impact Etienne could be left out Saturday, as he is questionable with a lower body injury. This comes after he also missed the opener. He started in 19 of his 23 appearances last season, so the club will hope he is fit soon.

FEBRUARY 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Wednesday Etienne (undisclosed) is in the starting XI for the midweek clash against New York Red Bulls.

Impact Etienne was absent from only one game due to the injury, returning to the first squad as soon as he was available again. He's expected to play an attacking midfield role alongside Federico Bernardeschi while Lorenzo Insigne remains out with a calf problem. Prior to the issue, Etienne scored three goals from 21 shots (seven on target) in 23 MLS appearances.

OCTOBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Etienne is out for Saturday's trip to Chicago, manager John Herdman told reporters.

Impact Etienne is out with an undisclosed issue ahead of Saturday's clash after coming off at halftime last time out. The midfielder has been a key part of the first team everywhere from left wing-back to striker. He will be a tough loss, likely pushing Deandre Kerr into the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal Etienne scored one goal with his two shots (one on goal) during Toronto FC's 3-1 loss Wednesday at Miami. He also received a yellow card.

Impact Despite suffering a knock during his first appearance of July, Etienne has not sat out any games since then. The 27-year-old also scored during that game, something he replicated Wednesday. Etienne has two goals across his four appearances in July.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for MRI on Thursday Etienne will go for an MRI on Thursday after suffering an apparent hamstring injury in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to Orlando City, manager John Herdman told John Molinaro of TFC Republic...

Impact Etienne left Wednesday's game during the first half, and further tests will be needed to determine the severity of the injury. Herdman stated he hopes the injury won't be too severe, though. Etienne has started in each of Toronto's last seven contests.

JULY 4, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener Etienne scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), one cross (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against D.C. United.

Impact Etienne didn't waste any time opening up the scoring Saturday, as he would net a goal in the second minute off of a Federico Bernardeschi assist. This gave the midfielder his first goal of the season and first goal since 2022, as he went goalless during the 2023 campaign. Outside of the goal, he was held in check, only registering a further one tackle won, a chance created and a cross.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt to Toronto Etienne was traded to Toronto from Atlanta, the club announced Wednesday.

Impact Etienne played a substantial role during his first season with Atlanta, but nowhere near the level he showed with Columbus prior to that. The midfielder is still a serviceable option, and in a struggling Toronto side he could be called upon to take a larger role for the remainder of the season.

APRIL 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Etienne (ankle) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Toronto.

Impact Etienne is back on the bench for Saturday's clash after missing two matches. The midfielder wasn't deemed fit enough for the starting XI but he could see some minutes back off the bench to test his ankle.

MARCH 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Etienne (ankle) was not an option during Saturday's 4-1 win over New England.

Impact Etienne was off the injured list heading up to Saturday, but did not get the call to the squad as he continues to deal with an ankle injury. He did start team training and could aim for a return on Mar 17 versus Orlando, barring any setbacks.

MARCH 10, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Will be available Saturday Etienne (ankle) is not on the injury report for Saturday's game against New England and will be available for selection.

Impact Etienne has yet to play this season, but he has been ramping things up in training of late, so it's not a surprise to see him available after overcoming an ankle injury. Despite being available, Etienne is expected to nail a spot on the bench in a best-case scenario, with Xande Silva and Saba Lobzhanidze ahead of him in the pecking order.

MARCH 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps up with training Etienne (ankle) is continuing his training with the team ahead of Saturday's match against New England, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Etienne is making great progress in his recovery and could make his season debut Saturday. If he is ruled fit, the midfielder will likely start off the bench at minimum, with Xande Silva still expected to start in the starting XI, alongside Thiago Almada and Saba Lobzhanldze.

MARCH 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Trains with team Etienne (ankle) is training with the team ahead of Saturday's trip to Columbus Crew, per Doug Roberson of the AJC.

Impact Etienne was given a 4-6 week timeline of return after injuring his ankle on Feb 3, which still leaves him doubtful for the opener against Columbus Crew. Xande Silva is expected to get the start in the midfield, with Etienne likely to keep a bench role once back from injury.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Injured for start of season Etienne went down in training this week, picking up an ankle injury that will cause him to miss four to six weeks of action, the club announced Saturday per Doug Roberson of the At...

Impact Etienne will no longer be an option to start the season for Atlanta, having picked up an ankle injury that will cause him to miss all of February. It's a tough blow for any player to miss the start of the season, so he will hope for a speedy recovery and possibly return sooner than thought. After beginning the season in the starting XI last year, the midfielder ended the campaign mainly playing off the bench, so hopefully, his absence won't affect the team to start this season all that much.

FEBRUARY 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Falling in depth chart Etienne has been an unused sub the last four MLS matches for Atlanta United.

Impact Etienne had been given a decent amount of playing time to open up the season, but since returning from the Gold Cup with Haiti, he's falling out of favorite to even play, failing to make an appearances his last four games, with Tyler Wolff getting more of the playing time over him at the moment.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Etienne is back with the team after serving time with the Haiti national team in the Gold Cup, reports Henry Higuita of Dirty South Soccer.

Impact Etienne had only missed three matches with the team and could see himself start as soon as Saturday in the midfield. He's started the last six games prior to leaving for international duty, recording 12 crosses (two accurate) in that span.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Departing for Gold Cup Etienne has been called up by the Haiti national team to compete in the Gold Cup from June 24-July 16, meaning he will miss at least three MLS games for Atlanta United.

Impact Etienne has started 11 of Atlanta's last 13 league matches mostly on the left wing, but he'll be unavailable to his club for a few weeks while away at the Gold Cup with Haiti. With Luiz Araujo seemingly set to leave the club, Tyler Wolff or Brooks Lennon could both be options to replace Etienne on the wing in the XI.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates two chances in draw Etienne took two shots and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-3 draw against the Revolution.

Impact Etienne was dangerous on the left wing in Wednesday's back-and-forth match against New England, but he's still looking to add to his lone goal involvement on the season, which was an assist that came in a 5-1 drubbing of Portland back in mid-March.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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