LA Galaxy’s Gabriel Pec wins MLS Newcomer of the Year over Luis Suárez, Luca Orellano
2 months, 1 week ago

LA Galaxy’s Gabriel Pec wins MLS Newcomer of the Year over Luis Suárez, Luca Orellano

New York Times  

LA Galaxy winger Gabriel Pec was voted the 2024 Newcomer of the Year, MLS announced Monday. The 23-year-old beat Inter Miami striker Luis Suárez and FC Cincinnati winger Luca Orellano, among others, for the year-end award, with the Galaxy forward winning the equally weighted votes among the media, players and club personnel. He immediately earned a starting spot in Greg Vanney’s team, as he and fellow new signing Joseph Paintsil supplemented returning attacking midfielder Riqui Puig and striker Dejan Joveljić to create a high-octane attack. Pec continued to prove his importance in the Galaxy’s dominant first-round triumph over the Colorado Rapids, scoring and adding three assists as part of the Galaxy’s 9-1 aggregate series win across two games.

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LA Galaxy trade MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville, 12 days after winning the title
3 weeks, 6 days ago

LA Galaxy trade MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville, 12 days after winning the title

Associated Press  

CARSON, Calif. — The LA Galaxy traded MLS Cup Final MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville on Thursday, just 12 days after the Uruguayan midfielder led the club to its record sixth league championship. Brugman was named the MVP of MLS’ championship match for his splendid performance filling in for injured star Riqui Puig in the Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the …

Rejuvenated Gabriel Pec embracing his ‘freedom to play soccer’ with Galaxy
1 month, 4 weeks ago

Rejuvenated Gabriel Pec embracing his ‘freedom to play soccer’ with Galaxy

LA Times  

This is a story about how Gabriel Pec and the Galaxy got their grooves back. “So the question was ‘how do we get this guy inside the box more often?’ “What’s been great with him is he’s just had a lot of open-mindedness to develop different parts of his game.” Because Pec has never lived outside Rio de Janeiro, his …

Gabriel Pec scores in 4th straight game, Galaxy close in on West’s top seed with 2-1 win over Austin
3 months, 1 week ago

Gabriel Pec scores in 4th straight game, Galaxy close in on West’s top seed with 2-1 win over Austin

Associated Press  

CARSON, Calif. — Dejan Joveljić scored the go-ahead goal in the 76th minute, Gabriel Pec became the second Los Angeles player to score in four straight matches this season and the Galaxy moved closer to wrapping up the top seed in the Western Conference with a 2-1 victory over Austin FC on Saturday night. “It had a playoff feel because …

Gabriel Pec sparks Galaxy to road win over Colorado Rapids
3 months, 2 weeks ago

Gabriel Pec sparks Galaxy to road win over Colorado Rapids

LA Times  

Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec scores a goal as Rapids defender Andreas Maxso covers in the second half. Rookie Gabriel Pec scored early in the second half and had assists on two Riqui Puig goals as the Galaxy rallied for a 3-1 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. Pec pulled the Galaxy even in the 50th minute when he …

Gabriel Pec and Riqui Puig lead Galaxy to victory over Vancouver
3 months, 3 weeks ago

Gabriel Pec and Riqui Puig lead Galaxy to victory over Vancouver

LA Times  

Vancouver’s Ranko Veselinovic slide tackles Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec during the second half of the Galaxy’s 4-2 win Saturday at Dignity Health Sports Park. Gabriel Pec scored a goal with two assists, Riqui Puig added a goal and an assist on Saturday night and the Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 4-2. Vancouver defender Ranko Veselinović poked the ball away from …

Carlos Vela agrees to return to LAFC as it prepares for another MLS Cup run
4 months ago

Carlos Vela agrees to return to LAFC as it prepares for another MLS Cup run

LA Times  

Carlos Vela has agreed to a deal with LAFC that will return him to its roster for the final month of the MLS regular season, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations not authorized to speak publicly. Vela, the club’s original first-team signing in 2017, captained LAFC to two Supporters’ Shields, two trips to the MLS Cup final …

Galaxy take sole possession of first place with win over Colorado Rapids
5 months, 4 weeks ago

Galaxy take sole possession of first place with win over Colorado Rapids

LA Times  

Joseph Paintsil, shown in an earlier match, was the key man for the Galaxy on Wednesday. Rookie Joseph Paintsil had a goal and two assists by halftime to spark the Galaxy to a 3-2 victory over the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night. Diego Fagúndez staked the Galaxy, who moved into first place in the Western Conference, to a 1-0 lead …

Galaxy sign Riqui Puig to a contract extension through 2027
7 months, 2 weeks ago

Galaxy sign Riqui Puig to a contract extension through 2027

LA Times  

Midfielder Riqui Puig has recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 61 games played across all competitions since joining the Galaxy in 2022. The Galaxy have signed midfielder Riqui Puig to a contract extension through the end of the 2027 MLS season. Puig, 24, has recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 61 games played across all competitions in parts …

Riqui Puig and Gabriel Pec power Galaxy to victory over Houston
7 months, 3 weeks ago

Riqui Puig and Gabriel Pec power Galaxy to victory over Houston

LA Times  

Galaxy forward Gabriel Pec, top, kicks the ball while under pressure from Houston Dynamo midfielder Amine Bassi during the second half of the Galaxy’s 2-1 win Saturday night at Dignity Health Sports Park. Riqui Puig scored the go-ahead goal in the 59th minute, Gabriel Pec added a goal and an assist and the Galaxy beat the Houston Dynamo 2-1 Saturday …

Galaxy are out of excuses. After spending spree, they aim to rejoin MLS elite
10 months, 3 weeks ago

Galaxy are out of excuses. After spending spree, they aim to rejoin MLS elite

LA Times  

Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig, center, shoots over Minnesota United midfielder Hassani Dotson, bottom, and United forward Bongokuhle Hlongwane during a match in September. Now you’ve got to be the goal scorer that we know and we have seen you be.” Getting Paintsil across the finish line before the start of the season marked the end of the busy winter for …

Galaxy complete deal for winger Gabriel Pec, paying a club-record transfer fee
11 months, 2 weeks ago

Galaxy complete deal for winger Gabriel Pec, paying a club-record transfer fee

LA Times  

Gabriel Pec celebrates after scoring during a match between Vasco da Gama and Fluminense in September as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Nilton Santos Stadium. “I just think we can spend it a bit differently.” That new philosophy’s first charge was posted Tuesday when the Galaxy finally got the signing of Brazilian winger Gabriel Pec over the line, paying a …

Galaxy agree to most expensive transfer in club history to land Gabriel Pec
1 year ago

Galaxy agree to most expensive transfer in club history to land Gabriel Pec

LA Times  

Gabriel Pec of Vasco celebrates after scoring the third goal for his team during a match between Vasco Da Gama and Fluminense as part of Brasileirao 2023 at Nilton Santos Stadium on Sept. 16 in Rio de Janeiro. The Galaxy have reached agreement with Brazilian club Vasco da Gama to acquire winger Gabriel Pec on a $10-million transfer, the richest …

Galaxy face new challenges with expanded MLS playoffs, but help could be coming
1 year, 10 months ago

Galaxy face new challenges with expanded MLS playoffs, but help could be coming

LA Times  

Dejan Joveljic is among the players returning to the Galaxy this season after 11 players left the team in the offseason. The team’s thin depth could be tested early since Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, the Galaxy’s leading scorer the last two seasons, has been hobbled by a tender hamstring during the preseason. “Every game and all points matter,” said Vanney, who …

Transfer News: Barcelona Sign Defender Julian Araujo from LA Galaxy
1 year, 10 months ago

Transfer News: Barcelona Sign Defender Julian Araujo from LA Galaxy

News 18  

Barcelona signed Mexican defender Julian Araujo from MLS side LA Galaxy in a deal until 2026, both clubs said on Friday. Araujo has signed a 3-1/2-year contract until the end of the 2025-26 season, Barcelona said, adding that the 21-year-old will join the club’s B team. Barcelona said earlier this month that it had tried to sign Araujo but that …

Transfer News: LA Galaxy Eye Move for Luis Suarez
2 years, 3 months ago

Transfer News: LA Galaxy Eye Move for Luis Suarez

News 18  

Veteran striker Luis Suarez is in talks about a possible move to the US’s Major League Soccer club Los Angeles Galaxy, according to media reports in Uruguay. The 35-year-old’s contract with Montevideo outfit Nacional is due to expire in November, meaning he would be free to join the Californian side as a free agent the following month. Media reports said …

LAFC sending Brian Rodríguez to Mexico’s Club América, Galaxy adding Martín Cáceres
2 years, 4 months ago

LAFC sending Brian Rodríguez to Mexico’s Club América, Galaxy adding Martín Cáceres

LA Times  

With the deadline for MLS teams to freeze their rosters nine days away, LAFC and the Galaxy made major moves Wednesday, with LAFC transferring designated player Brian Rodríguez to Mexico’s Club América and the Galaxy adding Uruguayan international Martín Cáceres. For LAFC, moving Rodríguez, 22, clears a roster spot and opens the way for the team to sign free-agent Spanish …

El Tráfico: New-look LAFC keeps rolling and picks up victory over rival Galaxy
2 years, 6 months ago

El Tráfico: New-look LAFC keeps rolling and picks up victory over rival Galaxy

LA Times  

LAFC’s José Cifuentes, middle, goes airborne to celebrate his first-half goal against the visiting Galaxy. Carlos Vela is one of five players remaining from the 2019 LAFC team that won the Supporters’ Shield and broke the MLS record for points in a season. This year with many changes, the way we are playing, always in a good spot to really …

Galaxy acquire Uruguayan midfielder Gastón Brugman
2 years, 6 months ago

Galaxy acquire Uruguayan midfielder Gastón Brugman

LA Times  

AC Milan’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic, center, fights for the ball with Parma’s Gaston Brugman, right, during an Italy Serie A match in Milan, Italy, on July 15, 2020. The Galaxy have acquired Uruguayan midfielder Gastón Brugman from Parma Calcio of Italy’s second-tier Serie B. A native of Rosario, Uruguay, the same city that produced defender Diego Godín, Uruguay’s all-time leader in …

Galaxy acquire winger Yony González and goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann
4 years, 4 months ago

Galaxy acquire winger Yony González and goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann

LA Times  

The Galaxy have added help at two key positions, acquiring Colombian winger Yony González on loan from Portuguese club Benfica and signing free-agent goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann, son of former U.S. national team coach Jurgen Klinsmann. Hertha Berlin goalkeeper Jonathan Klinsmann saves a ball during a UEFA Europa League match on Dec. 7, 2017. The signing of Klinsmann, who made 32 …

David Beckham’s signing with Galaxy made lasting impact on MLS
4 years, 10 months ago

David Beckham’s signing with Galaxy made lasting impact on MLS

LA Times  

The Galaxy have brought in their share of big-name stars, including American Landon Donovan, left, and England’s David Beckham. “The signing of David probably kept MLS around forever,” said New England Revolution coach Bruce Arena, who led Beckham to two league titles with the Galaxy. The first challenge was convincing the rest of the league to alter its salary structure, …

MLS: LA Galaxy sign Mexican goal-scoring star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's replacement
4 years, 11 months ago

MLS: LA Galaxy sign Mexican goal-scoring star Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández as Zlatan Ibrahimovic's replacement

Firstpost  

Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, who has played for Manchester United, Real Madrid, Bayer Leverkusen and Sevilla, will play for LA Galaxy in the MLS Los Angeles: The LA Galaxy have signed Javier “Chicharito” Hernández, bringing the Mexican star back to North America after a lengthy career in Europe. Hernández is a designated player for the Galaxy and the effective replacement for …

Ibrahimovic confirms LA Galaxy exit after two MLS seasons
5 years, 2 months ago

Ibrahimovic confirms LA Galaxy exit after two MLS seasons

The Hindu  

Swedish star Zlatan Ibrahimovic confirmed his departure from the Los Angeles Galaxy, but gave no clue over his future plans or possible retirement. “We would like to thank Zlatan for his contributions to the LA Galaxy and Major League Soccer,” said LA Galaxy President Chris Klein. We thank Zlatan for his professionalism and immeasurable impact on the Los Angeles community …

LAFC striker Carlos Vela earns 70 percent of the votes to be named Major League Soccer's MVP after record 34-goal season
5 years, 2 months ago

LAFC striker Carlos Vela earns 70 percent of the votes to be named Major League Soccer's MVP after record 34-goal season

Firstpost  

Carlos Vela accepted the Landon Donovan MVP Award on Monday at Banc of California Stadium after winning nearly 70% of the total vote over LA Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic. Los Angeles: Carlos Vela won Major League Soccer’s most valuable player award by shredding scoring records and captaining Los Angeles FC to the best regular season in league history. “What he …

LAFC’s Carlos Vela voted Major League Soccer MVP over Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic
5 years, 2 months ago

LAFC’s Carlos Vela voted Major League Soccer MVP over Galaxy’s Zlatan Ibrahimovic

LA Times  

LAFC’s Carlos Vela looks on during an MLS Western Conference Knockout match against Real Salt Lake at the Banc of California Stadium on Nov. 1, 2018. “If I want to do that, I have to show every game how good I am.” That work will pay off Monday when Vela is named winner of the league’s Landon Donovan MVP Award …

Soccer! Catching up on a busy week
5 years, 2 months ago

Soccer! Catching up on a busy week

LA Times  

Hello and welcome to another edition of the L.A. Times soccer newsletter. It’s been a busy week, starting last Thursday when LAFC advanced to the MLS Western Conference final with a 5-3 win that ended the Galaxy’s season – and likely ended Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s MLS career. And I think that showed.” Despite all that, for the first 55 minutes the …

Galaxy beat Minnesota, will face LAFC next in MLS playoffs
5 years, 2 months ago

Galaxy beat Minnesota, will face LAFC next in MLS playoffs

LA Times  

Galaxy forward Zlatan Ibrahimovic attempts a shot while defended by Minnesota’s Michael Boxall during the first half Sunday. But once he got on the field he needed less than three minutes to save the Galaxy’s season, setting up Jonathan dos Santos’ game-winning goal Sunday in a 2-1 MLS playoff win over Minnesota United. Galaxy midfielder Sebastian Lletget scores past Minnesota …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future with Galaxy uncertain as they open MLS playoffs in Minnesota
5 years, 2 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s future with Galaxy uncertain as they open MLS playoffs in Minnesota

LA Times  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic celebrates his second goal against the Portland Timbers during the second half at Dignity Health Sports Park on March 31 in Carson. Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s debut was the most dramatic in MLS history, with the Swedish superstar coming off the bench to score the tying and winning goals for the Galaxy in their first cross-town derby with LAFC. Soccer …

Analyzing MLS playoff picture: LAFC is set; the Galaxy need to win
5 years, 3 months ago

Analyzing MLS playoff picture: LAFC is set; the Galaxy need to win

LA Times  

The Galaxy head into their regular-season finale in Houston on Sunday knowing they’ll be playing in the MLS playoffs. With a franchise-record 29 goals, Zlatan Ibrahimovic is one short of becoming the third player in MLS history to finish a season with 30, while forward Cristian Pavón needs an assist to tie the 19-year-old league record for consecutive games with …

Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Latif Blessing score brace apiece as Los Angeles FC play out 3-3 tie with LA Galaxy
5 years, 4 months ago

Major League Soccer: Zlatan Ibrahimovic, Latif Blessing score brace apiece as Los Angeles FC play out 3-3 tie with LA Galaxy

Firstpost  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic opened the scoring for the visitors after only two minutes, when new Galaxy loan signing Cristian Pavon surged forward from near halfway. Los Angeles: Zlatan Ibrahimovic scored twice as Los Angeles Galaxy held runaway Major League Soccer Western Conference leaders Los Angeles FC to a 3-3 draw in their city derby on Sunday. Former Sweden and Manchester United …

Column: Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic must be appreciated before he’s gone
5 years, 5 months ago

Column: Galaxy superstar Zlatan Ibrahimovic must be appreciated before he’s gone

LA Times  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic, center, is swarmed by teammates after scoring one of his three goals against LAFC on Friday night. Too bad Orme wasn’t at Dignity Health Sports Park on Friday when Ibrahimovic was at his best, putting on another performance that was somehow both remarkable and routine at the same time. So the Galaxy may not protest too loudly if …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic re-signs with LA Galaxy as designated player
6 years ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic re-signs with LA Galaxy as designated player

Hindustan Times  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic and the LA Galaxy have put to rest any rumors about his future. File picture of Zlatan Ibrahimovic The team announced Tuesday that the Swedish superstar has signed a new contract that will make him one of the club’s three designated players. Major League Soccer’s designated player rule allows a club to sign up to three players to …

MLS: Ibrahimovic hints at LA Galaxy stay
6 years ago

MLS: Ibrahimovic hints at LA Galaxy stay

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hinted he is staying at LA Galaxy following rumours linking him with a return to AC Milan. Ibrahimovic, 37, joined Galaxy in March after departing Manchester United, and he went on to have an immense impact in his debut MLS campaign, scoring 22 goals in 27 appearances. But, after Milan sporting director Leonardo ruled out the signing …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic agrees to return to the Galaxy for 2019 season
6 years, 1 month ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic agrees to return to the Galaxy for 2019 season

LA Times  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic’s long talks with AC Milan this fall never came close to getting the Italian team a new player. Under current MLS salary rules, the Galaxy cannot pay him more than $1.5 million without giving him one of the team’s three DP spots, a designation that wouldn’t limit what he could earn. The team’s current DPs — Romain Alessandrini …

Zlatan Ibrahimovic edges out Wayne Rooney to win MLS Newcomer of the Year award for LA Galaxy
6 years, 2 months ago

Zlatan Ibrahimovic edges out Wayne Rooney to win MLS Newcomer of the Year award for LA Galaxy

The Independent  

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Zlatan tweet- They said it was over, I said no - Zlatan Ibrahimovic defiant after injury recovery
6 years, 5 months ago

Zlatan tweet- They said it was over, I said no - Zlatan Ibrahimovic defiant after injury recovery

The Hindu  

Zlatan Ibrahimovic has hailed his startling comeback from a serious knee injury as the former Sweden striker continues to thrive in MLS. Ibrahimovic has hit 15 goals in 17 league appearances for LA Galaxy since joining the club from Manchester United, striking his first hat-trick in a 4-3 defeat of Orlando City last weekend. The 36-year-old's second season at Old …

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