MATT HEDGES NEWS

On bench at Portland Hedges (hip) is eligible as a bench option in Wednesday's game versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Hedges could be back to action after missing three MLS matches. The center-back made four straight starts before suffering the injury, with his 20 clearances representing most of his production in that span. He'll hope to replace either Oleksandr Svatok or Julio Cascante during the game or in subsequent fixtures.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Out against LAFC Hedges has been ruled out for Wednesday's trip to LAFC. According to manager Josh Wolff, "He's got a little bit of a hip issue, that was part of his laboring through a little bit o...

Impact Hedges picked up a slight hip issue over the weekend and is set to miss the midweek clash with LAFC as a precaution. He had been able to start four of the last five MLS matches, totaling 20 clearances with three blocks. Leo Vaisanen is expected to return to the back line, alongside Julio Cascante.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Defensive prowess on display Hedges recorded 10 clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-0 win versus Nashville SC.

Impact Hedges saw his name on the team sheet for the second successive match Saturday for the first time since March of 2024. Over Austin's most recent 18 matches, Hedges has been an utilized substitute on 11 occasions. During Austin's 2 - 0 victory over Nashville on Saturday, Hedges made his case for more regular minutes with Austin, leading the team's clean sheet effort with 10 clearances. Hedges has not appeared in more than 14 MLS matches in a single season since 2022 when he made 30 appearances (28 starts) for Dallas FC.

AUGUST 25 • ROTOWIRE

Solid performance in defense Hedges generated five clearancesand three interceptions in Saturday's 2-0 loss versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Hedges saw a solid display in his 90 minutes Saturday, as he registered three interceptions and five clearances despite his team giving up two goals. He has now played the full 90 in all five of the club's contests this campaign, recording four tackles, five interceptions and 28 clearances to go along with one goal.

MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE

Scores another rare goal Hedges scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and seven clearances in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus St. Louis City SC.

Impact Hedges scored his first goal since Oct 2023, having only been his third goal in three years in MLS. He continues to lead the back line for Austin, recording 20 clearances and six blocks during the first three games of the campaign.

MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE

Given bench role in Austin Hedges compiled seven blocks, 18 tackles, 19 interceptions and 56 clearances in 20 appearances this past season.

Impact Hedges was left on the bench for much of the second half of the season after transferring to Austin, earning only six appearances after being given 13 starts by Toronto in the first half of the campaign. He earned one goal while playing with Austin, but most of his stats were collected while playing in Canada. He is under contract with Austin for the next three seasons but will hope for a transfer out as he seems to be stuck in a sparsely used bench role while in Texas.

NOVEMBER 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Nets goal in return Hedges scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Thursday's 3-0 victory over D.C. United.

Impact Hedges had missed his side's last four games and came off the bench to score in this one. He will try to finish the regular season on a high after a having big impact off the bench against DC United.

OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Four appearances with new team Hedges has made four appearances since signing to Austin FC in July.

Impact Hedges started three of the four matches played since his arrival from Toronto FC. He's recorded seven clearances, two tackles (two won) and two interceptions since joining, while making a total of 18 league appearances in 2023.

SEPTEMBER 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC acquire D Matt Hedges from Toronto FC Austin FC acquired decorated defender Matt Hedges from Toronto FC on Wednesday.

JULY 26, 2023 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Austin FC acquire Matt Hedges in trade with Toronto FC | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - ATX receive: Matt Hedges - TOR receive: Up to $475k in GAM Austin FC have acquired center back Matt Hedges...

JULY 26, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Transfers to Austin Hedges completed a transfer to Austin from Toronto, Austin announced Wednesday.

Impact Hedges made the switch to Austin after just half a season with Toronto. The center-back is now on the green side of Texas where he will immediately push for a role in the starting XI. Hedges was a consistent starter when fit in Toronto and the anchor of the Dallas backline for multiple seasons before joining Toronto.

JULY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC nearing deal for Matt Hedges from Toronto Hedges, 33, signed with Toronto in free agency this winter after previously spending his entire career with Austin’s rival FC Dallas.

JULY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Returns to bench Hedges (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Chicago.

Impact Hedges returns to the bench after a lower body injury sidelined him for three matches. The defender wasn't deemed fully fit but does make it back onto the team sheet before the Summer break.

JULY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Hedges (lower body) is questionable to return for Saturday's clash with Chicago, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Hedges is questionable after missing three matches in a row due to the lower body injury. The defender will hope to return, though he might just be a bench option with a full month international break to complete his recovery. Hedges has been a consistent starting option when fully fit.

JULY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still sidelined Hedges (lower body) is out for Saturday's clash with St. Louis, according to the Toronto injury report.

Impact Hedges is set to miss a third match in a row with a lower body injury that has limited him to one appearance in the last five matches. 2023 has been an injury-riddled mess for Hedges who has played just six matches in his last 15, with a variety of injuries consistently pushing him to the sideline.

JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out again vs. Orlando Hedges (lower body) will not be available to face Orlando City on Tuesday, according to Toronto's injury report for the match.

Impact Hedges was able to play one half against New England a few weekends ago, but he's been ruled out again for Tuesday, which will be the fourth game he's missed out of five this last month due to his lower body injury.

JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays one half in return Hedges registered five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to New England Revolution.

Impact Hedges was only able to play one half Saturday in his return from a lower body injury, but was still able to total five clearances in just one half. This ups his average per match to 4.2 with 18 in his last five games played.

JUNE 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to starting XI Hedges (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with New England.

Impact Hedges returns to the starting XI for Saturday's clash after missing multiple weeks. The defender is an option once more and figures for a major role in the starting XI when fit.

JUNE 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains questionable Hedges (lower body) will be a game time decision to face FC Cincinnati this week, Toronto manager Bob Bradley told John Molinaro of TFC Republic on Monday.

Impact Hedges missed the draw with Nashville a few weeks ago due to a lower body injury, but he's had some more time to recover since and will once again be questionable to face Cincinnati on Wednesday.

JUNE 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Status uncertain for weekend Hedges is listed as questionable with a lower body injury in Toronto's availability report for Saturday's clash against Nashville SC.

Impact Hedges picked up this injury in last weekend's draw with Minnesota United, and according to TFC Republic's John Molinaro he was not involved in training on Tuesday. He will officially be questionable heading into Saturday, with newly fit Sigurd Rosted potentially available to replace him as a starting center-back alongside Aime Mabika against Nashville if necessary.

JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against Minnesota Hedges was subbed out of Sunday's draw against Minnesota United in the 57th minute after suffering an injury.

Impact Hedges has started four league games in a row for Toronto since returning from a lower body injury in mid-May, but he was forced off with a new injury once again on Saturday, with Sigurd Rosted replacing him in central defense.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 28, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Registers eight clearances Hedges generated eight clearances, three tackles (three won), and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-0 defeat versus Austin FC.

Impact Hedges was back in the lineup after suffering from lower body issues the last three matches. He's totaled 27 clearances in the last six games to bring his average a contest to five.

MAY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Hedges (lower body) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Austin.

Impact Hedges returned to the starting XI immediately after three matches on the sideline. The defender is the top choice center-back and immediately provides a major boost to the defense and Sean Johnson.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Hedges (lower body) is listed as questionable in Toronto's injury report to face Austin FC this weekend.

Impact Hedges has missed five of Toronto's last six league matches, first with a head injury and more recently with a lower body issue he picked up in early May. But he's progressing with his recovery and has a chance to be available for selection against Austin on Saturday.

MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE