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Toronto FC Part Ways With Head Coach Robin Fraser After Two Seasons Without a Playoff Berth

Toronto announced Monday that Fraser has been relieved of his duties after a 9-13-12 season and a second straight 12th place finish in the Eastern Conference. The search for his replacement starts now, ahead of the 2027 Sprint Season.

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Toronto FC Part Ways With Head Coach Robin Fraser After Two Seasons Without a Playoff Berth
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Key points

  • Toronto FC announced on Monday that Robin Fraser has been relieved of his duties as head coach, ending a two season run that brought no playoff berth.
  • Toronto named Fraser head coach on January 10, 2025.
  • General Manager Jason Hernandez thanked Fraser in the club announcement and said the results had forced the decision.

Toronto FC announced on Monday that Robin Fraser has been relieved of his duties as head coach, ending a two season run that brought no playoff berth. The club said it will begin the search for its next head coach immediately, ahead of the 2027 MLS Sprint Season.

The record under Fraser

Toronto named Fraser head coach on January 10, 2025. In MLS play under him the team compiled a 15-27-26 record. The 2026 season ended with Toronto 12th in the Eastern Conference at 9-13-12 with 39 points, seven points below the playoff cutline. It was the second consecutive 12th place finish under Fraser, and Toronto has not reached the playoffs since 2020. The regular season closed on Saturday with a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union.

What the club said

General Manager Jason Hernandez thanked Fraser in the club announcement and said the results had forced the decision. "On behalf of the club, I want to thank Robin for his passion and commitment that he brought to Toronto FC as head coach over the last two years. Unfortunately, the performance and results did not meet our expectations for this roster, and it was determined that a new voice is required to take it to the next level. A thorough search for the club's next head coach will begin immediately as we work to deliver a consistent contender to our city and our supporters," Hernandez said.

Fraser does not leave alone. Assistants Neil Emblen, Wolde Harris and Jase Kim are also departing the club. Hernandez will speak to media during the club's year end media availability on November 10 at 9:30 a.m. at BMO Training Ground.

Fraser's background and the road ahead

Fraser, 59, came to the Toronto job with a long MLS history. He previously coached the Colorado Rapids from 2019 to 2023 and Chivas USA from 2011 to 2012, and he worked as an assistant at Toronto, Real Salt Lake and the New York Red Bulls before taking the head coach job.

Whoever replaces him gets a short runway. The 2027 Sprint Season opens on February 19, and Toronto's first game is set for February 20 at Atlanta, TSN reported. The new coach will inherit a roster that finished seven points short of the playoffs and a club that has now gone six seasons without a postseason appearance.

Timeline

  1. Jan 10, 2025Toronto FC name Robin Fraser as head coach.
  2. Nov 7, 2026Toronto close the regular season with a 4-1 loss to the Philadelphia Union.
  3. Nov 9, 2026Toronto FC announce Fraser has been relieved of his duties and the search for a new head coach begins immediately.
  4. Nov 10, 2026General Manager Jason Hernandez speaks at year end media availability, 9:30 a.m. at BMO Training Ground.

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