Impact Long made his first start for LAFC on Sunday, and he helped shut out New England in what ended up a very comfortable win.
MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
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Takes shot in win Long took a shot on target and won two of two tackles in Sunday's 4-0 victory against the Revolution. He also made two clearances in the match.
Comes off bench in club debut Long played the final 10 minutes of Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Timbers.
Impact Long made his first appearance for LAFC Saturday as he came off the bench for Giorgio Chiellini. With the Italian turning 39 years old this season, there is likely to be plenty of rotation throughout the season and Long will get his starts in central defense.
MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Moving to LAFC Long has signed a two-year contract with LAFC after leaving the Red Bulls as a free agent, the club announced Wednesday.
Impact Long has consistently been one of the most solid center-backs in MLS over the last five years or so, and he's also become a regular in the USMNT setup as well. The 30-year-old is now moving to defending champions LAFC, where he will aim to surpass Eddie Segura, Jesus Murillo and Giorgio Chiellini in the depth chart to become a regular starter.
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Leaving New York Long announced on social media Wednesday that he is officially leaving the Red Bulls and becoming a free agent this winter.
Impact Long tallied 14 goals and four assists across 175 appearances in all competitions since joining the Red Bulls in the summer of 2016, and he won the 2018 Supporters' Shield with the club. The 30-year-old has been a consistent call-up with the USMNT over the last year or so and should be a high-value free agent for MLS teams who are in need of a center-back.
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To become free agent Long's contract with the Red Bulls has run out and he is set to become a free agent on Nov. 16.
Impact Long has scored 14 goals in 175 appearances in all competitions since joining New York in 2016, and the 30-year-old kept six clean sheets in 30 MLS appearances (29 starts) from central defense this season after recovering from a torn achilles he suffered in May 2021. He should play a part in the U.S.'s World Cup campaign in Qatar this winter and then will likely make a decision about his future after the tournament.
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Rested at weekend Long was not involved in Saturday's defeat against the Crew due to rest, New York manager Gerhard Struber told reporters after the game.
Impact Long was given a rest against Columbus on Saturday after featuring heavily for the USMNT during the September international break. He should be available to make his return to the XI against Charlotte FC on Decision Day.
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