Toronto FC has entered the market for a new coach.
The MLS club announced Monday that it has relieved Robin Fraser of his duties as head coach after finishing the 2026 season with a 9-13-12 record, missing the playoffs.
“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.
"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.”
Fraser was hired by TFC on Jan. 10, 2025, after John Herdman's resignation. Over his two seasons, Fraser compiled a 15-27-26 record in MLS and failed to advance past the first round of the Canadian Championship in consecutive years.
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.
TFC fell seven points short of the post-season, but found some form in the middle portion of the season, losing only once in 10 games between July 23 and Sept. 10.
Toronto was within striking distance of a playoff berth after a 2-0 win against Red Bull New York on Oct. 17. However, the team lost three of four games after that, eventually finishing seven points out of a post-season spot.
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.
-- With files from the Canadian Press