TFC Flashback: The curious case of former DP Eric Hassli
The French DP had his contract option picked up by TFC, but Kevin Payne traded him to Dallas after taking over as the club's president.
In this special flashback series for TFC Republic, we examine interesting moments in the history of Toronto FC.
In the latest instalment: With Toronto set to visit Vancouver this weekend, we examine former DP Eric Hassli's short stint with the Reds in 2012 following a trade with the Whitecaps.
The Eric Hassli era at Toronto FC officially came to an end on Feb. 4, 2013, when the French striker and Designated Player was traded to FC Dallas in exchange for a conditional second round pick in the 2014 MLS SuperDraft.
Former club president and GM Kevin Payne told this reporter at the time that TFC would pay "a very small portion" of Hassli’s salary for 2013 as part of the trade, but he declined to reveal the exact amount.
