Joveljic and the LA Galaxy visit the Chicago Fire
Dejan Joveljic leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the Chicago Fire after a two-goal performance against DallasMAY 31 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
DEJAN JOVELJIC #9 - FORWARD - LOS ANGELES GALAXY
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Dejan Joveljic scores twice as Galaxy knock off FC Dallas Dejan Joveljic’s brace led the LA Galaxy to a 3-1 victory over FC Dallas on Wednesday night in Carson, Calif.Riqui Puig scored the other goa...
MAY 30 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Dejan Joveljic scores two goals to help the LA Galaxy beat FC Dallas 3-1
Dejan Joveljic scored twice and Riqui Puig added his fifth goal of the season to help the LA Galaxy beat FC Dallas 3-1MAY 30 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Scores as substitute Joveljic scored one goal on two shots (both on goal) across 31 minutes during the Galaxy's 2-2 draw Wednesday at Minnesota.
Impact During the Galaxy's previous game, a thrilling draw Sunday against Real Salt Lake, Joveljic was one of their few attacking players who struggled. The aforementioned performance could explain why he was demoted from starting duties Wednesday. However, Joveljic's demotion is expected to be temporary, with his latest goal putting him back in high form. He has two goals across five appearances (four starts) since April.
MAY 16 • ROTOWIRE
Starting against Salt Lake Joveljic (thigh) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.
Impact Joveljic is back in the starting XI against Salt Lake after missing two matches with the thigh injury. The forward is in flying form since making the switch to LA Galaxy and is producing at an elite rate in the starting XI.
MAY 11 • ROTOWIRE
Out once again Joveljic (thigh) is out for Sunday's match against Seattle, according to manager Greg Vanney, per Corner of the Galaxy.
Impact Joveljic will be forced to miss out once again as he continues to deal with a thigh issue. However, it does not appear that he is too far from a return, with his absence being more of a cautionary move. He will now hope to be fit to face Real Salt Lake on May 11 in the club's next contest.
MAY 3 • ROTOWIRE
Out Saturday Joveljic (thigh) is out for Saturday's trip to Austin, according to the MLS injury report.
Impact Joveljic has started all but one match to open 2024 and now he's straight on the sideline, ruled out, late in the week. There's not much of a bigger concern possible for the Galaxy. Miguel Berry figures to take the starting role in the coming weeks, at least until more is clear about Joveljic's injury.
APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE
Back on the scoresheet Joveljic scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-1 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.
Impact Joveljic scored his sixth goal of the season, tied for most in MLS, as he opened the scoring in the second half of Galaxy's 3-1 victory over Whitecaps. The goal was his first since beginning the season with a goal in five successive matches. Joveljic scored six goals over 32 appearances (19 starts) in all of 2023. It has taken him just eight appearances (seven starts) to hit the six-goal mark in 2024. While he remains in form, Joveljic should receive every opportunity to lead the Galaxy front line.
APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE
Creates five chances Joveljic took one shot (on goal) and created five chances during Saturday's 2-1 loss to LAFC.
Impact Joveljic was unable to score or assist in the match despite leading the Galaxy with five chances created in the match. The forward had scored in five consecutive matches to start the new campaign, but has gone back-to-back matches without a goal involvement with one of those appearances coming from the bench.
APRIL 7 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 28 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Five strikes in five games Joveljic placed two on goal shots, scoring with one of them. He also took one cross (not accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory over Sporting Kansas City.
Impact Joveljic was LA's greatest attacking threat Saturday. He had the ball in the net three times, two of his strikes being judged as offside. He was subbed after 83 minutes. The Serbian is in white hot form, he has scored in each of the Galaxy's last five games.
MARCH 24 • ROTOWIRE
Joveljic matches MLS record with 5th goal, helps LA Galaxy beat Sporting Kansas City 3-2 Dejan Joveljic scored a goal to tie an MLS record and Marky Delgado scored the game-winner in the 80th minute as the LA Galaxy made three se...
MARCH 24 • SANDIEGOUNIONTRIBUNE.COM
Scores once again Joveljic scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus St. Louis City SC.
Impact Joveljic continued his hot streak to open the season Saturday, as he registered the opening goal of the match in the third minute, now giving him a goal in each of the club's first four contests of the season. This gives him five goal contributions on the season, as he also gained an assist against San Jose. His high volume of shots can be to blame for his goal-scoring tear, notching 16 in his four starts thus far.
MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE
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MARCH 17 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Dejan Joveljic aims for LA Galaxy "legend", Serbian stardom & chess mastery | MLSSoccer.com By the standards of top-flight professional soccer, particularly in star-spangled Los Angeles, Dejan Joveljic comes across as pretty down to...
MARCH 15 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Scoring streak continues Joveljic scored one goal to go with six shots (four on goal) and one chance created in Sunday's 2-2 draw against Nashville SC.
Impact Joveljic scored the late goal to rescue a point for LA Galaxy during their 2-2 draw with Nashville FC on Sunday. Joveljic has now scored one goal in each of LA Galaxy's three matches in 2024. Joveljic scored six times over 32 appearances (19 starts) in 2023. However, Joveljic's fast start to the season could see him challenge his previous best for goals in a season when he netted 12 goals over 34 appearances (seven starts) in 2022.
MARCH 11 • ROTOWIRE
Logs goal and assist Joveljic scored one goal and assisted once from one shot and one chance created in Saturday's 3-1 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Joveljic logged the Galaxy's game-deciding goal, his second across the 2024 MLS season. The striker also recorded his first assist, which directly helped Riqui Puig get back on track after he missed a spot kick during their opener. Now multiple games into the Galaxy's newest season, Joveljic is their best player, with two goals and one assist across his two appearances.
MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE
Scores in draw Joveljic placed four shots, scoring with his one on goal effort. He also executed one cross (not accurate) and created two chances in Sunday's 1-1 draw with Inter Miami CF.
Impact Joveljic was not at his most effective Sunday. He was outperformed by attacking midfielders, Joseph Paintsil and Riqui Puig, sitting in behind him. He did find the net with a tap in following a saved Marco Delgado strike, but that was his only on target effort in a match where his team placed nine shots on goal. The Serbian striker delivered three goals and an assist in the closing six matches of last season, hopefully we will see that form re-emerge.
FEBRUARY 26 • ROTOWIRE
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FEBRUARY 26 • MLSSOCCER.COM
Kevin Baxter: Dejan Joveljic is a chess national master. Will he be a game-changer for the Galaxy too? INDIO, Calif. - Chess, Dejan Joveljic says, is all about thinking ahead, being patient and working the board to your advantage. And if you d...
FEBRUARY 14 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Scores six goals on season Joveljic ended the 2023 season making 19 starts in 32 appearances with the Galaxy.
Impact Joveljic only had six goals this season, which was half of his amount from 2022 while getting more starts this year. He will return for the third year of his contract in 2024 as the number one striker following the departure of both Chicharito and Billy Sharp.
NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores opener in draw Joveljic scored one goal and assisted once from three shots and three chances created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Joveljic scored in the seventh minute to give the LA Galaxy the early lead, before assisting Douglas Costa. That was his sixth goal in the season, to go with three assists. The forward logged his first start since early-September after six straight appearances off the bench.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores off the bench Joveljic scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Sunday's 5-2 defeat versus Minnesota United.
Impact Joveljic replaced Tyler Boyd in the 73rd minute and scored off a corner in the 82nd minute. He has five goals and two assists in 30 appearances this season. Two of his five goals have come in the previous four games.
OCTOBER 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Could be back on track Joveljic scored one goal to go with three shots (three on goal) in Sunday's 3-3 draw against Austin FC.
Impact Joveljic was a regular starter between July 16 and Sept. 11 but got relegated to substitute duties after said span, during which the forward's successful conversion of one spot-kick had been his lone bright spot. However, scoring a goal at Austin may have gotten him back on track.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
