Clint Irwin, Atlanta hardly knew ya
Toronto FC goalkeeper is back like he never left
Hopefully Clint Irwin hasn't packed his bags and sold his house yet — after being picked up by Atlanta United FC in the MLS expansion draft, the goalkeeper found his way back to Toronto FC within the next two hours.
That feeling when you're staying in Toronto... <a href="https://t.co/pU0KuCOdBl">pic.twitter.com/pU0KuCOdBl</a>
—@ClintIrwinToronto FC fans were left heartbroken after finding out that Irwin, left unprotected, was chosen by Atlanta.
<a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash">#ATLUTD</a>'s 2016 <a href="https://twitter.com/MLS">@MLS</a> Expansion Draft:<br>1 - D Donny Toia<br>2 - D Zach Loyd<br>3 - GK Clint Irwin<br>4 - D Mikey Ambrose<br>5 - GK Alec Kann
—@ATLUTDExpansion drafts are the most frustrating thing. Sad to see Clint Irwin go <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFC?src=hash">#TFC</a>
—@JoshSangerREALLY hoping <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintIrwin">@ClintIrwin</a> is sent back to us. Don't want to disrupt the dynamic this team has built. <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/allforone?src=hash">#allforone</a>
—@Ghoul_DaddyWhat's the best part of being a Toronto sports fan? You never know what's going to happen. A couple of hours later, Toronto FC fans were able to mend their broken hearts knowing that Toronto FC has reacquired Irwin for defender Mark Bloom.
BREAKING: <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/ATLUTD?src=hash">#ATLUTD</a> trade Clint Irwin to <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> for <a href="https://twitter.com/markbloom21">@markbloom21</a> & GAM <a href="https://t.co/MioK11C8YQ">pic.twitter.com/MioK11C8YQ</a>
—@ATLUTDIt was a joyous moment for Toronto FC supporters:
Hey <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintIrwin">@ClintIrwin</a> I take this back, welcome back and never scare us like this again
—@JeffVeilletteIf that is indeed the deal, I can 100% live with giving up Mark Bloom and cash to get Clint Irwin back <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/TFCLive?src=hash">#TFCLive</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/MLS?src=hash">#MLS</a>
—@_JaredClarksonPretty much <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintIrwin">@ClintIrwin</a> today <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/mls?src=hash">#mls</a> <a href="https://t.co/1GmLgSMYyv">pic.twitter.com/1GmLgSMYyv</a>
—@willwalsh13A great record held there in Atlanta, Clint, but welcome back home. (Seriously I was so distraught when we lost you for a bit) <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintIrwin">@ClintIrwin</a>
—@QBallTorontoMany jumped on the opportunity to be a part of the two-hour trade:
<a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD">@ATLUTD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintIrwin">@ClintIrwin</a> Clint had a good stint in Atlanta. Fans should be grateful for what he has done there.
—@TrentPoulson<a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD">@ATLUTD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/markbloom21">@markbloom21</a> Thank you for your service Mark. So unlucky with injuries. Hope you can revive your career in Atlanta ❤️
—@TheTeamForMeHey <a href="https://twitter.com/ClintIrwin">@ClintIrwin</a> remember that time you were a member of <a href="https://twitter.com/hashtag/AtlantaUnited?src=hash">#AtlantaUnited</a>? I slept through most of it.
—@SamLaskarisWhile Toronto FC fans may have had a temporary breakdown, you have to hand it to the club for pulling a fast one in the MLS expansion draft.
<a href="https://twitter.com/ATLUTD">@ATLUTD</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/torontofc">@torontofc</a> <a href="https://twitter.com/markbloom21">@markbloom21</a> kind of gangster move. Holding their starting GK hostage for a player and money lol nice move
—@CharlesHouston_