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Galaxy extend D Jakob Glesnes through 2028-29
The LA Galaxy signed star defender Jakob Glesnes to a contract extension through the 2028-29 season.,The team acquired Glesnes the 31-year-old Norwegian center back from the Philadelphia Union in December.,Glesnes, the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year, is a two-time MLS Best XI selection and a three-ti...
Rapids pull away late from 10-man Galaxy for 2nd straight win
Alexis Manyoma scored the match winner in the 76th minute on an assist from Darren Yapi as the Colorado Rapids picked up a 4-1 win over the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday night in Commerce City, Colo. , ,Yapi also scored a goal with assists from Paxten Aaronson and Hamzat Ojediran. Rafael Navarro ta...
Galaxy eager for 'defending as a group' in match vs. Rapids
While the Los Angeles Galaxy flashed a high-octane offense last week, coach Greg Vanney is the most excited by the team's midfield and defensive play. ,The Galaxy (1-0-1, 4 points) will try to create scoring chances from a suddenly stout midfield and backline when they visit the Colorado Rapids (1-1...
LA Galaxy blitz Charlotte with 3 goals in first 13 minutes
Joao Klauss continues to be exactly the offensive piece the Los Angeles Galaxy needed, scoring a pair of goals in the opening 13 minutes of a 3-0 victory over Charlotte FC on Saturday at Carson, Calif., ,Lucas Sanabria also scored an early goal for the Galaxy (1-0-1, 4 points), who have allowed just...
Galaxy aim for improved offense against Charlotte FC
After each team earned a point in its MLS season opener, the Los Angeles Galaxy will play host to Charlotte FC when the teams meet Saturday at Carson, Calif.,While the Galaxy finished with a 1-1 home draw against New York City FC on Sunday, a day after Charlotte FC played to a 1-1 road tie against S...
Austin FC acquire veteran F Christian Ramirez off waivers
Austin FC claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday.,Ramirez started the Galaxy's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Academia de Futbol Sporting San Miguelito on Feb. 19. He was waived two days later, with the Galaxy exercising a buyout.,"Christian is wide...
New York City rallies in aggressive draw against Los Angeles
Nicolas Fernandez scored on a penalty kick in the 66th minute as New York City rallied for a physical 1-1 draw with the host Los Angeles Galaxy in the season opener for both teams on Sunday night.,Playing a 12th straight season opener on the road, NYCFC (0-0-1, 1 point) avoided getting blanked for t...
Coming off club-worst season, Galaxy face tough opener vs. NYCFC
The Los Angeles Galaxy plummeted from MLS Cup champions to missing the playoffs by a wide margin last year while New York City nearly had a chance to play for a title.,The Galaxy were encouraged by a strong preseason and hope to avoid another massively slow start Sunday night in Carson, Calif., when...
CONCACAF Champions Cup: Galaxy draw in first leg at Panama
Joseph Paintsil's 68th-minute goal allowed the Los Angeles Galaxy to salvage a 1-1 draw against Sporting San Miguelito on Thursday in the opening leg of a first-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series at Penonome, Panama.,The finale of the two-game, total-goal series is scheduled for Wednesday in Carson...
Report: Inter Miami worth $1.45B, but some MLS clubs see value drop
Inter Miami's investment in Lionel Messi continues to pay dividends.,In December, the Argentine superstar helped deliver the club its first MLS Cup. With the 2026 season less than two weeks away, Messi has helped deliver the Herons another title.,Most valuable franchise in MLS.,According to a report...
Galaxy acquire St. Louis City striker Joao Klauss for $2.375M
The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired striker Joao Klauss from St. Louis City SC on Tuesday for $2.375 million in cash.,The 28-year-old Brazilian will occupy a designated player spot on the roster, replacing injured playmaker Riqui Puig.,"Joao has established himself as a fierce competitor and great teamm...
LA Galaxy sign former NYCFC M Justin Haak
Former New York City FC midfielder Justin Haak signed with the LA Galaxy in free agency on Monday.,The 24-year-old Brooklyn native recorded one goal and four assists in 34 MLS matches (all starts) in 2025.,Haak is under contract with the Galaxy through 2026 with an option through June 2027.,"We are ...
M Justin Haak departs NYCFC to join LA Galaxy
Veteran midfielder Justin Haak is leaving New York City FC to join the LA Galaxy, NYCFC announced Monday.,The 24-year-old Brooklyn native recorded one goal and four assists in 34 MLS matches (all starts) in 2025.,He made his MLS debut with New York City FC in 2019 and tallied two goals and four assi...
Report: Galaxy close to signing M Justin Haak
The Los Angeles Galaxy are finalizing a deal to sign free agent defensive midfielder Justin Haak, The Athletic reported on Wednesday.,Haak, 24, is a free agent after a breakout season in 2025 with New York City FC. ,He recorded one goal and four assists in 34 matches (all starts) last season. He has...
Galaxy acquire D Jakob Glesnes from Union
The Philadelphia Union traded All-Star defender Jakob Glesnes and the homegrown priority rights to academy forward Jamir Johnson to the Los Angeles Galaxy on Monday.,The Galaxy will send a guaranteed $1.1 million to Philadelphia in the deal -- $500,000 in 2025, $600,000 in 2027 -- and another $1.1 m...
Report: Galaxy finalizing deal for Union's Jakob Glesnes
The Los Angeles Galaxy are close to acquiring former Major League Soccer Defender of the Year Jakob Glesnes from the Philadelphia Union, The Athletic reported Saturday.,Terms of the reported deal were not immediately known.,Glesnes, 31, was named the Union's first-ever MLS Defender of the Year in 20...
Minnesota United drops regular-season finale to Galaxy
Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil scored as the Los Angeles Galaxy held on for a 2-1 win over visiting Minnesota United on MLS Decision Day on Saturday in Carson, Calif.,The loss ensures that Minnesota (16-8-10, 58 points) will finish in fourth place in the Western Conference. The Loons will ho...
Minnesota United eye potential leap in West in finale vs. Galaxy
Second place in the Western Conference still is within reach for Minnesota United when the Loons visit the Los Angeles Galaxy on Saturday on MLS Decision Day.,Minnesota (16-7-10, 58 points) cannot finish lower than its current fourth-place position in the West. The Loons can move into second or thir...
Galaxy capitalize on early red card, top short-handed FC Dallas
Gabriel Pec scored in the 87th minute and also had an assist to lead the Los Angeles Galaxy to a 2-1 victory over short-handed FC Dallas on Saturday night in Carson, Calif.,Elijah Wynder scored a first-half goal for Los Angeles (6-18-9, 27 points), which has won two of its past three MLS matchups.,A...
FC Dallas' formula: Beat Galaxy, clinch playoff berth
FC Dallas would clinch a Western Conference playoff berth on Saturday night if they can defeat the Los Angeles Galaxy for the second straight weekend when the teams meet in Carson, Calif.,A 2-1 home win over the Galaxy last weekend set up FC Dallas for the clinching opportunity. Dallas sits eighth i...