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Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund recovering from having appendix removed

By The Canadian Press
July 16 2015 02:44 PM

CP33864893 — Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund reacts after teammate Michael Bradley scored the game-winning goal against the Portland Timbers during second half MLS soccer action in Toronto on Sept. 27, 2014. Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund is recovering from having his appendix removed. Coach Greg Vanney said Hagglund was sent to a doctor Wednesday after coming to practice not feeling well. The problem turned out to be his appendix, which was removed that night. THE CANADIAN PRESS/Nathan Denette

TORONTO – Toronto FC defender Nick Hagglund is recovering from having his appendix removed.

Coach Greg Vanney said Hagglund was sent to a doctor Wednesday after coming to practice not feeling well. The problem turned out to be his appendix, which was removed that night.

“We’re hoping that he has a quick recovery and we’ll see him soon,” Vanney said after practice Thursday.

The sophomore defender started in Sunday’s 4-4 draw with New York City FC.

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