Nick Hagglund spent five seasons with Toronto FC, won the MLS Cup and became a father here.
Traded to his hometown of Cincinnati in January, the 26-year-old defender still has a special place in his heart for Toronto. Sixteen-month-old daughter Eloise is “a little Canuck” who celebrated Canada Day south of the border, he noted.
Hagglund returns to Toronto for the first time since the trade on Saturday when FC Cincinnati visits.
“So many good memories,” Hagglund said. “It’ll be fun to be back there.”
Popular among players and fans, he will no doubt be warmly received at BMO Field.