Jordan Hamilton was off to a fast start to the 2019 season.
In 19 games to open the year with Toronto FC, the 23-year-old forward already tied his career-high in appearances (14), made seven starts and scored four goals, the most of his six seasons in Major League Soccer. And this was all before the start of July.
For Hamilton, it seemed like his career was really taking off after playing largely a reserve role behind Jozy Altidore in Toronto over his first five years as a professional.
But on July 11, the Scarborough, Ontario native was traded to Columbus Crew SC in exchange for Patrick Mullins and an international roster slot.