FEBRUARY 22 • MLSSOCCER.COM
LA Galaxy waive defender Chris Mavinga | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Waived The LA Galaxy have waived defender Chris Mavinga, the club announced Thursday. The 32-year-old French center...
Injured for most of season Mavinga made 13 starts in 19 appearances during the 2023 season the Galaxy.
Impact Mavinga missed a total of 10 matches this season with injuries, resulting in just 13 starts this season. With the addition of Maya Yoshida, the defender will have to compete even harder for a starting center back role with Eriq Zavaleta after Jalen Neal undergoing groin surgery.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Not listed on injury report Mavinga (groin) is not listed on the injury report ahead of Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Mavinga has missed the last two games, but being absent from the injury report is undoubtedly a step in the right direction. The defender could jump straight into the starting lineup, considering all the absences the Galaxy will have at the back for this game.
OCTOBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out with groin issue Mavinga has missed two matches in a row with an ongoing groin injury, LA Galaxy announced.
Impact Mavinga has spent two matches in row on the sideline with a groin issue and is out for Saturday's trip to Minnesota. The defender will have just two more chances to get back on the pitch before the end of the regular season.
OCTOBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Sent off against Vancouver Mavinga was shown a red card in the 21st minute of Saturday's 4-2 defeat against the Whitecaps following a foul on Brian White for his second booking of the match.
Impact Mavinga has started six straight league games for the Galaxy since Martin Caceres (knee) suffered a serious injury, but he'll now be suspended for the next league game against Real Salt Lake after the Leagues Cup in August after getting sent off within half an hour on Saturday.
JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns off bench Sunday Mavinga (leg) played 12 minutes off the bench in Sunday's 1-1 draw against St. Louis.
Impact Mavinga returned from a six-week absence Sunday due to a lower leg injury and managed a few minutes off the bench. While healthy again, he only started two of the first seven matches and figures to remain a backup on the Galaxy back line. With Martin Caceres and Jalen Neal playing well together, Mavinga will operate as the third center-back option.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Out against RSL Mavinga (lower leg) is not in LA's match day squad for Wednesday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Mavinga was able to return to the squad as an unused substitute in the loss to Charlotte last weekend, but he will once again not be involved in Wednesday's match as he continues to deal with a lower leg injury that has sidelined him since mid-April.
MAY 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Features in Open Cup win Mavinga (lower leg) subbed in and played the final half hour of Tuesday's U.S. Open Cup Round of 16 victory against LAFC.
Impact Mavinga made his first appearance in more than a month on Tuesday after recovering from a lower leg injury, and he should remain fit and available to face Charlotte FC in the league on Sunday. Even when healthy, he seems to have slipped behind Jalen Neal in LA's center-back depth chart and might just be an option off the bench.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Remains out Mavinga (lower leg) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus Orlando City SC.
Impact Mavinga continues to sit out with a lower leg injury suffered on April 17. Martin Caceres and Jalen Neal will continue to start in center defense for the Galaxy.
APRIL 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Will miss Austin match Mavinga (lower leg) will not be available for Saturday's clash against Austin FC, according to the Galaxy's injury report for the match.
Impact Mavinga had to come out of last weekend's El Trafico defeat early in the second half due to an injury that will now sideline him against Austin on Saturday as well. Sega Coulibaly replaced him in central defense versus LAFC but Martin Caceres is more likely to return to the XI after serving a red card suspension.
APRIL 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Comes off injured in El Trafico Mavinga was subbed out of Sunday's defeat against LAFC in the 58th minute after suffering an injury. He made two blocks, a clearance and won one of one tackles in the match before...
Impact Mavinga returned to the starting lineup Sunday while Martin Caceres was suspended, but he lasted just under an hour before subbing off with an injury. Sega Coulibaly replaced him against LAFC to make his first appearance of the season.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Plays second half in loss Mavinga subbed into Saturday's match against the Dynamo at halftime, making a block and two clearances in the 3-0 defeat.
Impact Mavinga has been replaced by teenager Jalen Neal in the Galaxy's starting lineup in central defense, but he could return to the XI next weekend while Martin Caceres serves a red card suspension.
APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts in season opener Mavinga made two clearances and an interception in Saturday's 3-1 defeat against FC Dallas.
Impact Mavinga slotted straight into the Galaxy's starting lineup in central defense following his January move from Toronto, though it remains to be seen who will be the starters once Sega Coulibaly (personal) returns to the squad.
MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Galaxy add vets Mavinga, Rodriguez; trade DePuy to Nashville
The LA Galaxy have signed MLS veterans Chris Mavinga and Jose “Memo” RodriguezJANUARY 5, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Defender Chris Mavinga joins Los Angeles Galaxy after six seasons with Toronto FC Veteran centre back Chris Mavinga, who spent the last six seasons with Toronto FC, has signed with the Los Angeles Galaxy.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • THESTAR.COM
LA Galaxy sign defender Chris Mavinga in free agency | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The LA Galaxy have their first new signing ahead of the 2023 MLS season, announcing Thursday they’ve acquir...
JANUARY 5, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Joins Los Angeles Mavinga has signed a two-year contract with the Galaxy after leaving Toronto FC as a free agent, the club announced Thursday.
Impact Mavinga kept 24 clean sheets and recorded four assists across 135 MLS appearances (127 starts) during his six seasons in Toronto, winning the 2017 MLS Cup and Supporters' Shield as well as back-to-back Canadian Cups in 2017-18 with the club. The 31-year-old is now moving to Los Angeles, where he will challenge Sega Coulibaly and Martin Caceres for a starting spot in central defense.
JANUARY 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
TFC defender Chris Mavinga posts cryptic messages about the club on Twitter Veteran Toronto centre back Chris Mavinga went on Twitter frenzy on Thursday, cryptically suggesting that the club is going to “fall with me...
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM
Contract negotiations ongoing Toronto FC did not exercise Mavinga's contract option for 2023, but the club remains in talks with the player about a potential new contract.
Impact Mavinga has been a stalwart in Toronto's defense since 2017, with the 31-year-old keeping one clean sheet in 19 MLS appearances (all starts) in 2022. If no new deal is agreed upon then he would become a free agent in January.
OCTOBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Removed from injury report Mavinga (lower body) is absent from the Toronto injury report for Friday's clash with Miami.
Impact Mavinga is off the injury report Friday, after missing two games in a row with the lower body injury. The defender has been a top option when healthy though injuries have knocked him out on four separate occasions in 2022. Without an injury designation, Mavinga should be straight in the starting XI on Friday.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Campana leads Inter Miami against Toronto
Leonardo Campana leads Inter Miami into a matchup with Toronto following a two-goal performance against D.CSEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ruled out against Orlando Mavinga (lower body) is not ready for selection in Saturday's clash against Orlando City, according to Toronto's injury report.
Impact Mavinga is set to miss a second game Saturday with a lower body injury, with Lukas MacNaughton and Shane O'Neill ready to continue as the starting center-backs in his absence. His next opportunity to return will be versus Inter Miami on Sept. 30.
SEPTEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Trains separately Mavinga (lower body) was spotted training separately from his teammates during Wednesday's session, according to reporter John Molinaro.
Impact Mavinga missed Saturday's loss to Atlanta and could remain a doubt for Saturday's trip to Orlando City. In his absence, Lukas MacNaughton and Shane O'Neill figure to be the top options at center-back.
SEPTEMBER 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE
Toronto takes shutout streak into matchup against Nashville
Toronto comes into a matchup with Nashville after recording two straight shutout winsAUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bradley leads Toronto against the New England Revolution
Michael Bradley leads Toronto into a matchup with the New England Revolution after scoring two goals against Charlotte FCJULY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
