Western Counties Soccer

LA Galaxy began their new MLS (Major League Soccer) campaign with a win after they recorded a late goal to beat defending champions New York City FC (NYCFC) in front of their home. The target for LA Galaxy before their 2022 MLS opener against New York City FC was to start in a positive and they did just that though they had to leave it late.

It proved to be a determined win for LA Galaxy as the hunger for the win on the part of the players was evident from the start of the game. In the end, LA Galaxy were deserved winners even if the outcome of the game could have gone either way. The LA Galaxy restricted the NYCFC attack to just one shot on goal throughout the game.

La Galaxy is set to continue its tradition of attracting Europe’s big names to the MLS as Juventus star Douglas Costa is set to make the switch to the club. The tricky Brazilian winger has just six months left on his contract with Juventus, and it looks almost certain that he would be joining the American side.

Costa is currently out on loan with Gremio in his home country, but an underwhelming time at the club means he would prefer to move elsewhere. Gremio was relegated this season, and the 31-year-old does not plan on playing in the second-tier of Brazil’s league football. Costa started his career before making a move to Europe with Shakhtar Donestk in a deal worth over €6 million.

Major League Soccer (MLS) giants LA Galaxy have announced the signing of Raheem Edwards as they continue to build their squad for the 2022 MLS season. His signing was confirmed by the club on Friday. 26-year-old Edwards has joined LA Galaxy as a free agent and his deal is through to the 2024 season with the option of the 2025 season. Edwards has a Green Card and is a domestic player as a result.

New LA Galaxy signing Edwards won’t have to change location as he's joining the club from city rivals LAFC having been at the MID club for the 2021 MLS season.

Los Angeles Galaxy (LA Galaxy) defender Julian Araujo made his international debut for the Mexico senior national team earlier this week on the back of his switch from the USMNT (United States Men's National Team). LA Galaxy right-back Araujo was called up to the Mexico squad by manager Gerardo‘Tata’ Martino ahead of the Chile game this week after he announced his international switch from the United States to Mexico.

Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson has been named as part of the 25-man squad for the upcoming World Cup 2022 qualifying matches billed for this month.

The United States have a place at the Qatar 2022 FIFA World Cup tournament in their sights ahead of the games against rivals Mexico and Jamaica. The United States will face Mexico for the first time in the World Cup 2022 qualifiers in the CONCACAF section on Friday, November 12 before taking on the Jamaicans four days later

The Los Angeles Galaxy (LA Galaxy) duo of Efrain Alvarez and Julian Araujo have been recognised after they were named as part of a 22-man list for the best player under the age of 22 on the MLS football scene.

As revealed by the LA Galaxy website, defender Araujo was fifth on the list, while midfielder Alvarez came in at 12th position on the list.

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Los Angeles Galaxy (LA Galaxy) are now winless in three MLS (Major League Soccer) games after Kevin Cabral rescued a late point in a thrilling 3-3 draw with hosts Los Angeles FC (LAFC) in the derby known as El Trafico. Cabral scored four minutes from time to ensure that LA Galaxy stopped the run of two straight defeats.

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LA Galaxy recorded their last win in the MLS in the middle of last month thanks to a 1-0 away win over Minnesota United. Since then, they had lost two successive matches at home before they took on LAFC in the derby. They were beaten 2-1 by visitors Colorado Rapids in the next MLS game that followed the Minnesota United clash. The same scoreline was recorded when LA Galaxy hosted San Jose Earthquake in their last home game.

Major League Soccer (MLS) giants LA Galaxy have sent defender Giancarlo Gonzalez on loan. The loan deal was announced by LA Galaxy on Friday. The MLS giants have made the decision to send Gonzalez on loan to Alajuelense in the Costa Rican league. The loan deal is expected to be for the rest of this year.

Gonzalez has been linked with a move back to his native Costa Rica for several weeks but LA Galaxy were unable to get a club there to pay his transfer fee with his contract scheduled to end this year. The MLS giants then made the decision to send him out on loan for the entire duration of his existing contract with the club.

Manchester United midfielder Nemanja Matic is still making headlines as one of the most likely players that will be leaving the club this summer. While the Serbian midfielder would like to continue his stay at Old Trafford, he is equally open to listening to offers from other clubs if he gets a confirmation that he is no longer needed by Olé Gunnar Solksjær.

LA Galaxy defender Derrick Williams has been suspended for five extra games following his red card against Portland Timbers last month. He was given a suspension for five more games by the MLS Disciplinary Committee to make it a total of six games for the LA Galaxy defender who was sent off for a serious foul on Portland Timbers midfielder Andy Polo when the two teams met at Providence Park on May 22.

Williams committed the offence and was deservedly sent off with one minute of the first half left to play. Portland Timbers were able to capitalise on his dismissal running out 3-0 winners at the end of the game.