Xavier University Athletics
XU Alum Nick Hagglund to Play in MLS Cup on Saturday
12.09.16 | Men's Soccer
2013 graduate has been key contributor for Toronto FC
TORONTO - Xavier men's soccer alum Nick Hagglund ('13) will participate in the 2016 MLS Cup for Toronto FC on Saturday, Dec. 10 at BMO Field. Toronto FC is making its first-ever appearance in the MLS Championship and faces the Seattle Sounders at 8 p.m. on FOX.
Hagglund played a big part in Toronto FC reaching this stage of the playoff, starting at left back and recording the go-ahead goal to send his side to the final.
Pregame coverage on Dec. 10 begins at 7:30 pm ET on FOX. Fans can also watch the match via the FOX Sports GO app or FOXSoccer2Go.com.
While at Xavier, Hagglund was a two-time conference defensive player of the year (in both the A-10 and BIG EAST) and quarterbacked a defense that led Xavier to three straight NCAA Tournaments (2010-12). He was a part of 31 shutouts over his four years in the program.
The 10th overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, the Cincinnati-native and Lakota West High School graduate is the highest drafted player in XU men's soccer history.
Hagglund played a big part in Toronto FC reaching this stage of the playoff, starting at left back and recording the go-ahead goal to send his side to the final.
Pregame coverage on Dec. 10 begins at 7:30 pm ET on FOX. Fans can also watch the match via the FOX Sports GO app or FOXSoccer2Go.com.
While at Xavier, Hagglund was a two-time conference defensive player of the year (in both the A-10 and BIG EAST) and quarterbacked a defense that led Xavier to three straight NCAA Tournaments (2010-12). He was a part of 31 shutouts over his four years in the program.
The 10th overall pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft, the Cincinnati-native and Lakota West High School graduate is the highest drafted player in XU men's soccer history.
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