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Splitting the points in Portland: Portland Timbers 0, LA Galaxy 0

Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Another fairly disappointing draw for the Galaxy, after another dominant performance Kicking off Saturday’s slate of MLS action, LA Galaxy were on the road against Portland Timbers. While both sides came into this one in desperate need of three points, the Galaxy came into Saturday looking for their first win of the season. With the International window currently going on, Galaxy were not only down the injured Chicharito, but were without several players who wer...

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Match Preview: LA Galaxy are headed to Portland shorthanded and searching for their first win

Photo by Shaun Clark/Getty Images With several players on International duty, LA Galaxy need a solid team performance to secure team’s first win The 2023 season hasn't gotten off to the start many had hoped for, but as LA Galaxy hit the road for this week’s match against Portland Timbers, they look to put together a performance worthy of three points to get them back on track. The good news is, while they haven't gotten results, they have played well for a lot of the season. Seizing oppor...

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LA Galaxy sign GK Aaron Cervantes to short-term agreement

Photo by Mark Scates/SNS Group via Getty Images Los Dos signing making a short-term move up to first team. The LA Galaxy announced on Friday they have signed goalkeeper Aaron Cervantes to a short-term loan from LA Galaxy II. The move will make Cervantes a backup to Jonathan Klinsmann in goal for Saturday’s game at the Portland Timbers . Regular Galaxy first team starter Jonathan Bond is dealing with a shoulder injury and is expected to miss 2-4 weeks. Cervantes, 21, was announced as a s...

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An update on the future of LAG Confidential

Changes are coming, but we aren’t disappearing. LAG Confidential launched in 2011, which was perfect timing for a run of three LA Galaxy MLS Cup wins in the span of four seasons. In the meantime, the Galaxy have gone through a stunning array of coaches, players and, well, seasons too, but this site has been ticking over ever since. I (Alicia) fully joined LAG Confidential in 2020 after several years in a behind-the-scenes role, taking over for the wonderful Mike Gray, and I (Trebor) joined i...

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San Diego Wave FC sign midfielder Giovanna DeMarco

Wave FC make it official with their 2023 NWSL draft selection Wave FC have added another player to the roster, as the team make their final preparations ahead of the start to the season this weekend. Adding some depth in the middle of the pitch, the club announced today the signing of midfielder Giovanna DeMarco. The Wake Forest alumni signs a one-year deal through 2023, after being selected by San Diego in this year’s NWSL Draft. Signed & sealed. ✍️ Let's gooo!! #VamosWave — San Diego W...

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LA Galaxy sign Argentine defender Julian Aude

Photo by Marcelo Endelli/Getty Images 19-year-old keeps “fullbacks named Julian” intact for G’z. The LA Galaxy announced on Tuesday they have signed 19-year-old defender Julian Aude. The youngster has been transferred from Argentine side Lanús and signed on a five-year deal as a U-22 Initiative player. The Galaxy have moved Efrain Alvarez into a TAM player from a U-22 Initiative slot in order to make room for Aude. “We are pleased to announce Julián as the newest member of the club,” sa...

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LA Galaxy acquire international roster slot from Seattle Sounders

Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports Looks like the move before the move. The LA Galaxy announced on Tuesday they have acquired an international roster slot for the 2023 MLS season from the Seattle Sounders , in exchange for $75,000 in 2023 general allocation money and $75,000 in 2024 general allocation money. It would appear the move is likely to be a “table-setting” move ahead of another international addition in the coming days, with the Galaxy linked to Argentine defender Julian Aude over the...

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San Diego Wave FC sign 15-year-old local Melanie Barcenas

Courtesy of San Diego Wave FC Youngest player signed in league history. San Diego Wave FC announced on Tuesday they have signed forward Melanie Barcenas. The 15-year-old is the league’s youngest-ever signing, beating out newly inked Washington Spirit youngster Chloe Ricketts, signed in the offseason. Barcenas is a native of Claremont and came through the San Diego Surf academy system. She has repeatedly been called up to various U.S. youth international teams. “We are very happy that ...

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