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Siddhant Lazar

Sigurd Rosted, Mathew Longstaff among Toronto FC players to swap soccer for hockey rink at Maple Leafs-Ottawa Senators NHL playoff showdown

Sigurd Rosted, Mathew Longstaff, Ola Brynhildsen and Luka Gavran were spotted courtside during the first game of the first-round playoff series

  • European imports embraced Canadian hockey culture
  • Players received personalized Maple Leafs jerseys during in-game recognition
  • Toronto FC face New York City FC next in MLS
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    WHAT HAPPENED

    Toronto FC's international contingent embraced Canadian hockey culture as defenders Sigurd Rosted and Luka Gavran joined midfielders Matthew Longstaff and Ola Brynhildsen courtside. The Toronto FC quartet was captured watching the first game of the first-round playoff series between the Toronto Maple Leafs and the Ottawa Senators at Scotiabank Arena. The four footballers were also featured on the arena's jumbotron during a first-period break, drawing enthusiastic applause from the hockey crowd.

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  • WHAT TORONTO FC POSTED

  • THE BIGGER PICTURE

    Toronto FC have shown signs of life in recent weeks, picking up momentum after a slow start to the season. While they currently sit 14th in the Eastern Conference with seven points from nine league games, recent performances suggest a potential turnaround. Only CF Montréal (3) are below them in the standings, but with their improved form, Toronto will be hoping to continue climbing back into playoff contention.

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    WHAT’S NEXT?

    Following the first win of their season against Real Salt Lake, Toronto FC will be hoping to build on that momentum when they host New York City FC next at the BMO Field on April 26. They then face fellow Canadian side CF Montreal in the preliminary round of the Canadian Championship on April 30 at home before another MLS home game against New England Revolution on May 3.