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Toronto FC acquire D Kevin Long from Birmingham City Toronto FC acquired Irish defender Kevin Long from English Championship side Birmingham City on Tuesday.The 33-year-old center back is signe...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Toronto FC acquire defender Kevin Long from Birmingham City | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Toronto FC have acquired center back Kevin Long from English Championship side Birmingham City, the club an...

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Signs with Toronto Long has agreed to a move to Toronto F.C on a one-year deal, with a club option for 2025.

Impact Long will bring experience playing in the Premier League after spending six seasons with Burnley. He's been with Birmingham City this campaign, having made 16 starts in 17 appearances, totaling 94 clearances, 22 tackles (15 won) and 16 blocks. The defender is expected to be a favorite to start for the team, especially struggling defensively in 2023.

FEBRUARY 20, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley's survival hopes damaged by losing to Villa in EPL

Burnley’s relegation woes deepened after losing to Aston Villa 3-1 in the English Premier League for the team’s first defeat under interim manager Mike Jackson

MAY 7, 2022 • Associated Press

Returns to squad Long (COVID-19) stayed on the bench in Saturday's FA Cup match against Huddersfield Town.

Impact Long is back in the squad, but he was again on the bench and he's yet to appear in league play. The defender doesn't have a role in the team and that'll remain the case unless multiple injuries brew up on the back line.

JANUARY 8, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tests positive for COVID-19 Long (COVID-19) tested positive for COVID-19, and will miss Sunday's clash with Leeds, according to Lancs.live.

Impact Long tested positive for COVID-19, something that is unlikely to change anything for real or fantasy managers. The defender just isn't much an option and fails to get any sort of consistent playing time. His first chance to return will be Jan. 15 against Leicester City.

DECEMBER 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Goes 90 minutes in friendly Long (calf) started and went 90 minutes in a training-ground friendly Tuesday.

Impact Long has been out following calf surgery and it looks like he's almost ready to be an option again. While that's the case, he'll remain on the bench when healthy and it's unknown how far down he is on the depth chart, having made just 18 league starts the last three campaigns.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Out after surgery Long is back on the grass but isn't training following offseason surgery on his calf, reports Lancs Live.

Impact Long underwent surgery after missing the final two months of last season with a calf injury. Even without the injury, he's a backup on the Burnley back line behind Ben Mee and James Tarkowski.

JULY 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season injured Long missed the final nine games of the 2020/21 season with a calf injury.

Impact Long started in seven of his eight appearances this season before a combination of injuries and low place on the depth chart listed his opportunities. He'll need to make a healthy return in the fall if he wishes to step onto the field for Burnley any time soon.

MAY 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Burnley’s Kevin Long becomes Premier League’s first concussion substitute Burnley centre-back Kevin Long became the first ever concussion substitute to be used in the Premier League during the club’s 3-0 win agains...

FEBRUARY 13, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Man United compounds Liverpool's woes with victory in FA Cup

Bruno Fernandes has given Manchester United a 3-2 victory over Liverpool in the FA Cup

JANUARY 24, 2021 • Associated Press

Nationals will not retain coaches Kevin Long and Chip Hale After a disappointing 2020. Manager Dave Martinez -- who just signed a contract extension -- gets a chance to hand-pick his own coaches.

OCTOBER 10, 2020 • WASHINGTONPOST.COM