Toronto FC bolsters backline by signing veteran free agent centre back Matt Hedges

Toronto FC has bolstered its defence by signing free agent Matt Hedges to a two-year contract.

The 32-year-old spent the previous 11 seasons with FC Dallas, serving as captain the final eight years. 

The six-foot-four centre again made 349 appearances in all competitions for Dallas, which in 2014 made him grew to become the youngest captain in franchise historical past.

Hedges was named MLS Defender of the Year in 2016 and is a three-time MLS all-star (2017, 2018, 2019).

Toronto conceded a franchise-record 66 objectives final season.

Hedges’ contract with Toronto covers two years however consists of choices via 2026, utilizing focused allocation cash. 

He earned US$900,000 final season.