FC Cincinnati re-signing defender and Cincy native Nick Hagglund [Video]

CINCINNATI — FC Cincinnati announced Wednesday it will re-sign Nick Hagglund, defender and Cincinnati native who’s played with the team every year since its first season in the MLS in 2019.

Specifically, Hagglund is contracted with FC Cincinnati through 2027, the team said.

Hagglund ranks top three in FC Cincinnati history in games played, games started and minutes played. He’s made over 250 career professional appearances as he enters his 12th career MLS season.

“I’m really thankful for the club and really thankful for the opportunity to be back,” said Hagglund in a press release. “And, ultimately, everything that I have I’m going to give to this club. It’s rare to get this kind of support in professional sports and I really appreciate it.”

Hagglund graduated from both Lakota West High School and Xavier University. He played for Toronto FC before he was acquired by FC Cincinnati just ahead of …