LA Galaxy 2025 Season Preview

2025 Schedule

Strength: They've got both depth and experience at literally every spot on the field, and even with two of their DPs hurt they've got three extremely high-level match-winners in attack. And once they figured out the defense late last year… well, you all remember who spent the final day of the season lifting a record sixth MLS Cup, right?
Weakness: As good as things look, those two DPs – Joseph Paintsil (quad) and Riqui Puig (ACL) – are, in fact, hurt. And a lot is suddenly riding on the health of 35-year-old Marco Reus. If he goes down, the Gs could be in some trouble.

Gastón Brugman: The 2024 MLS Cup MVP was traded to Nashville after three seasons with LA.
Mark Delgado: Delgado crossed the El Tráfico divide as the first direct trade between LA and LAFC.
Dejan Joveljić: Following a breakout year with 21 goals, including the game-winner in MLS Cup, the Serbian striker was traded to Sporting KC for $4 million in the first MLS cash-for-player trade.
Jalen Neal: The homegrown center back was traded to Montréal, giving the rising US international a fresh start.

Mathias Jørgensen: The Danish center back, nicknamed “Zanka”, arrives from Belgian powerhouse Anderlecht after playing in over 500 professional matches across Europe’s top leagues.
Matheus Nascimento: Nascimento is on loan from Brazilian top-flight side Botafogo through 2025 with a purchase option. He adds to their striker group post-Joveljić.
Christian Ramírez: It's a SoCal homecoming for Ramírez, the veteran No. 9 who arrives via a trade with Columbus. He's scored over 50 goals in MLS.
Lucas Sanabria: The highly-rated defensive midfielder was acquired from Uruguayan powerhouse Nacional. He occupies a U22 Initiative spot.
Elijah Wynder: Arriving from Louisville City, Wynder was named the 2024 USL Championship Young Player of the Year. The 21-year-old is a key new midfielder.
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