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• Nicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
Nicolás Fernández scored on a penalty kick in the second half and New York City FC tied the Los Angeles Galaxy 1-1 in a season opener on Sunday before a sellout crowd of 30,510 at Dignity Health Sports Park. Newcomer João Klauss needed 90 seconds to win the hearts of Galaxy fans, scoring with assists from Marco Reus and Joseph Paintsil for a 1-0 lead. LA worked a cash-for-player trade with St. L...2026
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• Galaxy open another season without Riqui Puig, but with more depth

The star midfielder required more surgery after a knee injury sidelined him last year, yet the team is hoping to build on what it learned from playing well late last season....2026
• Can the Galaxy successfully navigate another season without Riqui Puig?

Riqui Puig is about the closest thing MLS has to an irreplaceable player. And with training camp starting in a couple of weeks, the Galaxy have precious little time to try to replace him....2026
• Galaxy star Riqui Puig out until '27 after setback
LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig's return from injury has been delayed until 2027, the LA Galaxy said Saturday after confirming that the midfielder underwent another anterior cruciate ligament reconstructive surgery on his left knee....2026
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• 🚨 BREAKING: LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig to miss the 2026 MLS season

MLS legacy side LA Galaxy have officially confirmed the fate of star midfielder Riqui Puig.The 26-year-old former La Masia graduate went under the knife today, coming through a successful anterior cru......2026
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• Galaxy star Riqui Puig may miss second consecutive season after another knee surgery

Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig may miss back-to-back seasons after his injured knee required a second surgery, a significant blow for his team....2026

• Nicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
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• Galaxy open another season without Riqui Puig, but with more depth
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• Galaxy star Riqui Puig out until '27 after setback
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• Galaxy star Riqui Puig may miss second consecutive season after another knee surgery
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• 🚨 BREAKING: LA Galaxy star Riqui Puig to undergo knee surgery

MLS giant LA Galaxy have been dealt a severe blow ahead of the 2026 season, with midfield star Riqui Puig reportedly set to undergo knee surgery.Per league insider Tom Bogert, this now places the stat......2026
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• 🚨 Riqui Puig ruptures ACL days out from MLS Cup Final

LA Galaxy have been hit with a significant injury blow just days out from the MLS Cup final.Tests confirmed star midfielder Riqui Puig ruptured his ACL during the second half of the semi-final clash w......2024
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars

Photo by Simon Bruty/Anychance/Getty Images Of course Messi’s kit was No. 1, but four other of his Miami teammates join him on the list. On Monday, Major League Soccer released their list of the 25 top selling jerseys in the league so far this season, and there was no surprise about who was at the top. Based on the MLS jerseys sold on MLS Store, Lionel Messi leads the list as the top selli...2024
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• Galaxy overcoming season of injuries and adversity to stay in playoff hunt

Riqui Puig and Billy Sharp score as the Galaxy overcome an early deficit to play St. Louis City to a 2-2 draw amid their final MLS playoff push....2023
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"MLS giant LA Galaxy have been dealt a severe blow ahead of the 2026 season, with midfield star Riqui Puig reportedly set to undergo knee surgery."

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"The LA Galaxy announced on Sunday that midfielder Riqui Puig tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during the Western Conference final against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night."

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"Tyler Boyd and Riqui Puig led the way with ."

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"LA Galaxy have completed the signing of youngster Riqui Puig from Barcelona on a free transfer, the clubs have announced."

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"Riqui Puig ensured Barca made it, but Athletic kept Madrid from joining them."

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"Lionel Messi scored twice and youngsters Riqui Puig and Ansu Fati impressed as Barca closed the La Liga season with a 5-0 win over Alaves."

• Galaxy sign Riqui Puig to a contract extension through 2027

Riqui Puig, 24, has recorded 17 goals and 21 assists in 61 games played (59 starts) across all competitions since joining the Galaxy in August 2022....2024
• MLS Ticker: Galaxy add Riqui, Revs acquire Makoun in trade, and more
It’s not often you see a promising Barcelona player move to MLS in the early stages of their professional career, but the L.A. Galaxy are hoping to reap the rewards of adding one. Spanish midfielder Riqui Puig has joined the Galaxy from Barcelona, signing a three-and-a-half year contract. The Galaxy used Targeted Allocation Money to ... Read more...2022

• Nicolás Fernández scores on PK in 2nd half to help NYCFC earn 1-1 draw with Galaxy
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• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars
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• LA Galaxy, Sebastian Driussi headline the Best of MLS for Week 21
The Los Angeles Galaxy claimed not one, but two important victories this week to hopefully turn their 2023 MLS season around. Greg Vanney’s squad not only defeated rivals LAFC 2-1 on Tuesday but also claimed three points in a 3-1 home triumph over the Philadelphia Union. Tyler Boyd and Riqui Puig led the way with ... Read more...2023
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• Galaxy's Puig has torn ACL, out for MLS Cup final
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• LA Galaxy sign Puig from Barca on free transfer

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• After leaving Barcelona, Riqui Puig can revive both the Galaxy and his career

Riqui Puig should've been the latest in a long line of academy-raised Barca stars. He wasn't. Now the 22-year-old is relaunching his career in L.A....2022
• Riqui Puig: MLS to be hub for world's young stars

Former Barcelona prodigy and new LA Galaxy signing Riqui Puig said he thinks MLS will increasingly be seen as a top destination for young talent....2022
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• Sources: Galaxy to sign Baca's Puig on free transfer

Barcelona midfielder Riqui Puig is set to join Major League Soccer side LA Galaxy on a free transfer, sources confirmed to ESPN on Tuesday....2022
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• Riqui Puig suffers torn ACL, will miss MLS Cup for Galaxy
If the LA Galaxy want to win MLS Cup in front of their home supporters next weekend, they will have to do so without one of their leading stars. Riqui Puig will miss MLS Cup after being diagnosed with a torn ACL, the club announced Sunday. Puig will also likely be sidelined for most of ... Read more...2024
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• LA Galaxy are built to overcome the loss of Riqui Puig and win MLS Cup
Not many teams can overcome the loss of their star player, but the LA Galaxy have the depth to compensate for Puig's torn ACL and win MLS Cup....2024
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• Riqui Puig, Lionel Messi headline the Best of MLS for Week 25

By Favian Renkel and Justin Ruderman Welcome back to Week No. 25 of Justin and Favian’s Weekly MLS Awards where SBI staff writers Justin Ruderman and Favian Renkel bring you a glimpse at the best of each week in MLS. The league was back in full swing following the international break with the hottest rivalry ... Read more...2024
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• Can the Galaxy successfully navigate another season without Riqui Puig?
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• LA Galaxy see off New York Red Bulls for record-extending sixth MLS Cup title

Joseph Paintsil and Dejan Joveljic each scored early to lift the LA Galaxy to their record sixth MLS Cup title and first since 2014 in a 2-1 victory over the visiting New York Red Bulls in Saturday’s final in Carson, Calif. Paintsil’s fourth goal of the playoffs and Joveljic’s sixth helped the Galaxy prevail despite missing attacking midfield star Riqui Puig, who suffered a torn ACL helping LA to...2024
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• Galaxy will lean on other stars, brace for the Red Bulls' pressure in the MLS Cup final

The absence of injured Galaxy star Riqui Puig will alter the MLS Cup final, with the Red Bulls pushing to neutralize the rest of the Galaxy's attack....2024
• Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig lead Galaxy to blowout win in playoff opener

Dejan Joveljic and Riqui Puig each score twice as the Galaxy cruise to a lopsided 5-0 victory over Colorado to open the MLS Cup playoffs....2024
• Lionel Messi leads MLS’ top selling jerseys list, but so do a lot of up and coming stars
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• Galaxy overcoming season of injuries and adversity to stay in playoff hunt
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• MLS Preview: Galaxy-Sounders, Austin FC-Loons headline top matches in Week 26
The Los Angeles Galaxy barely missed out on the playoffs last season, and Greg Vanney’s side heads into the final weeks of the 2022 season trying to prevent a repeat of the uncertainty it faced on the final day of 2021. The Galaxy, ready to debut new midfield signing Riqui Puig, host the Seattle Sounders ... Read more...2022
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