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 were called to represent their respective countries. The Juddgernaut. Congratulations on your first @MLS st ..read more

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 opportunities with consistency is still a big key for this side, and if they can do that today, they will come a ..read more

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 in the summer of 2021 as a staff writer at the site. Over the past few years, we’ve covered the team thr ..read more

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 Wave FC (@sandiegowavefc) March 22, 2023 “Giovanna is a talented young player who will add depth to ..read more

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 weekend by MLSsoccer.com’s Tom Bogert. The 19-year-old has played his whole career to date at hometown side L ..read more

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 Melanie and her family have decided to entrust her hometown club as the place for her to begin her professional ..read more

Gary A. Vasquez-USA TODAY Sports Despite a dominant performance in the home opener, Galaxy split points with visiting Whitecaps After a tough start to the season on the road, LA Galaxy were at home for the first time in 2023. The squad came into tonight looking to get on track and get into the win column for the first time in the new campaign. The G’s were playing host to Vancouver Whitecaps, who themselves were looking for their first win of the season as well. The boys are home ❤️#LAGalaxy x @ModeloUSA pic.twitter.com/qoVzOpDHk2 — LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) March 19, 2023 The visitors got off ..read more

Nikita Taparia Goalkeeper hangs up her gloves. San Diego Wave FC are getting ready for the start of their second season, but they will be doing it now with one fewer player, as goalkeeper Carly Telford announced her retirement on Wednesday. Telford, 35, wrote a lengthy letter and posted it to her social media channels announcing the end of her playing career: “After 20 years of playing this beautiful game, it’s time for me to hang up the old boots and gloves...I feel so lucky and blessed to have been able to do this for so many years.” View this post on Instagram A post shared by Carly Telf ..read more

Bob Donnan-USA TODAY Sports 2023 draft pick secured on two-year deal. San Diego Wave FC announced on Tuesday they have signed goalkeeper Lauren Brzykcy on a two-year deal, running through the 2024 season. Brzykcy was San Diego’s second selection in the 2023 NWSL Draft, taken at No. 33 overall out of UCLA. While with the Bruins, she was the regular starter, making 77 appearances and capping off her college career by winning the 2022 NCAA National Championship. A native of San Clemente, Brzykcy is fairly local to San Diego County and adding another local product to the roster is nice to see. “La ..read more

Joe Puetz-USA TODAY Sports Withstanding over 30 shots, Galaxy head home with a well-earned point After the tough opener on the road to start the season, LA Galaxy would have to try to win their first of 2023, away from LA once again, this time going up against Sporting KC. The team would once again be without Chicharito, who is out recovering from an hamstring injury. SKC would be no easy task, as the home side was looking for their first win of the season as well, having lost their opener and settled for a draw last week. The G's are in the building pic.twitter.com/ig8SZMbGLR — LA Galaxy ..read more