TFC Flashback: Chad Barrett shocked by trade to LA Galaxy

In this special flashback series for TFC Republic, we examine interesting moments in the history of Toronto FC.

In the latest instalment: We look back to when Toronto FC traded forward Chad Barrett to the LA Galaxy on Jan. 13, 2011.


Chad Barrett was on his way to visiting his parents when his career trajectory changed.

En route to Oregon, Barrett was told by Toronto FC that he could be traded within hours, and it came to pass the next day, as the Reds dealt him to the Los Angeles Galaxy for future considerations.