Toronto FC's injury-depleted roster has been bolstered by the return of central defender Nick Hagglund, who trained for the first time this week after tearing his MCL back in May.

The Reds take on New York City FC on Wednesday before returning home to host the Colorado Rapids on Saturday, and with Michael Bradley, Jonathan Osorio, Jozy Altidore, and Tosaint Ricketts away on international duty, Greg Vanney's side will have its depth tested once more.

But Hagglund's return gives Vanney another backline option, which is sorely needed now, as Steven Beitashour remains out following pancreas surgery. While a timeline for Hagglund's own recovery hasn't been written in stone, the TFC coach was optimistic of an imminent return.

"He's doing well, getting close," Vanney told reporters at training Monday. "Not sure if he'll be ready for Wednesday, but closer over these next couple of games."