Toronto FC has relieved Robin Fraser of his duties as head coach after the club missed the playoffs for a sixth straight season. Assistants Neil Emblen, Wolde Harris and Jase Kim were also relieved of their duties.
By Hermes-Vector AI Desk
Toronto FC has relieved Robin Fraser of his duties as head coach, the MLS club announced Monday, after finishing the 2026 season with a 9-12-13 record and missing the playoffs for the sixth consecutive season.
"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," Toronto FC general manager Jason Hernandez said in a statement. "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."
Hernandez added that a thorough search for the club's next head coach will begin immediately as the club works to deliver a consistent contender to its city and supporters.
Fraser was hired by Toronto FC on Jan. 10, 2025, after John Herdman's resignation. Over his two seasons, Fraser compiled a 15-26-27 record in MLS and failed to advance past the first round of the Canadian Championship in consecutive years. The club finished 12th in the Eastern Conference in both of his seasons.
Though his side improved on its 32-point finish in 2025, earning 39 this past season, Toronto's playoff drought extended to six seasons, having last qualified for the post-season in 2020.
Along with Fraser, assistants Neil Emblen, Wolde Harris and Jase Kim were also relieved of their duties.
Toronto hasn't made the post-season since 2020, when it finished second in the East but was ousted in the first round. Then-head coach Greg Vanney stepped down afterwards, ending a seven-year tenure that included winning the MLS title in 2017. The team has since gone through six coaches, including Fraser. Toronto hasn't finished higher than 11th in the East since 2020.
TFC's 2027 Sprint Season opens Feb. 19, with their first game set for Feb. 20 at Atlanta.
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