The aftermath of Hedges in game collision with teammate Kellyn Acosta, against New York City FC, was quite bloody. Seen above at halftime Hedges obviously needed some medical attention but he did finish the game. According to FCD, Hedges received 6 stitches.

Yesterday the Huntsmen's defensive star's pic made the rounds on social media...

Matt Hedges (Matt Hedges / Matt Hedges)

And today the club tweeted out another picture, this one a bit clearer, from the locker room at Toyota Stadium.

Matt Hedges shows off his battle wound in the FC Dallas locker room. (FCD Communication / FCD Communication)

"That's the captain of FC Dallas," head coach Oscar Pareja said after the match. "That single play shows what he's growing into, you know, a man on the field. You got to see it close, it's incredible. He went back and fought through and that's a good example for our youngsters."

"I love to play and I don't really care if I'm hurt or whatever, I just want to go out there," Hedges said. "It was just how long it was going to take for them to get me back out there. There wasn't really any doubt."

All we can say at this point is, Mr Hedges, you are one tough hombre.

Respect.

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