OCTOBER 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM
LA Galaxy: Riqui Puig vows future, Chicharito uncertainty, Douglas Costa leaves | MLSSoccer.com The LA Galaxy have opened a Designated Player roster spot for the 2024 MLS season, announcing Monday winger Douglas Costa and the club have...
Scores against Real Salt Lake Costa scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), seven crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Real Salt Lake.
Impact Costa scored in the 34th minute to double La Galaxy's lead, but it wasn't enough to earn the win at home. The midfielder now has three goals in the season, to go with six assists. He also led his side in shots and crosses during the match.
OCTOBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores and assists in draw Costa scored once from two shots (one on target) and registered two assists from four chances created in Saturday's 3-3 draw with Portland.
Impact Costa had missed the previous two games with a hamstring issue and marked his return with his first goal of the season along with his two assists. He is Galaxy's top assister this season with seven.
OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starting Saturday Costa (hamstring) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Portland.
Impact Costa is in the starting XI on Saturday after overcoming a hamstring injury that proved to be minor. The winger gets the start in a red-hot attack that should have the potential to put up some significant goal-scoring in the closing stages of the regular season.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Picks up hamstring issue Costa (hamstring) is questionable for Wednesday's clash with Minnesota, according to the LA Galaxy injury report.
Impact Costa is questionable Wednesday due to a hamstring injury that left him on the bench for Sunday's 4-2 loss to LAFC. The winger will hope to get past the hamstring injury and take back his place in the starting XI.
SEPTEMBER 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Starts against St. Louis Costa (shoulder) is back to full fitness after starting against St. Louis on Sunday.
Impact Costa was back in the starting lineup for the Galaxy on Sunday after missing the last game with a dislocated shoulder. He seemed to be fully sit once again, playing 68 minutes before being subbed off. The Brazilian registered one shot, a chance created, five crosses and three corners in his return to play.
SEPTEMBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
No injury designation Costa (shoulder) carries no injury designation for Sunday's clash with St. Louis.
Impact Costa is absent from the injury report after dislocating his should against San Jose. The winger did miss a scoreless draw with Houston but should now have the chance to get back on the pitch Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Dislocated shoulder Costa was subbed off due to a shoulder injury in the 35th minute of Thursday's 3-2 win over San Jose Earthquakes. According to head coach Greg Vanney, he will be reassessed in the...
Impact Costa could see some time on the sidelines after suffering a dislocated shoulder on Wednesday. He had been making regular starts of late, totaling six starts in the last six matches, generating three assists in that span. This means that Tyler Boyd, Ricard Puig and Diego Fagundez could be the pair to lineup in the attacking midfield for the team for the time being.
AUGUST 31, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs assist versus Chicago Costa provided an assist, had four shots (two on target), created five chances and sent in 10 crosses (three accurate) during Saturday's 3-0 win over Chicago.
Impact Costa was instrumental in LA Galaxy's victory, taking the free-kick that resulted in the opening goal and then assisting Riqui Puig for the second. His five chances created were a game-high and performances like this show how impactful the veteran winger can be when fully fit.
AUGUST 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Active display against LAFC Costa created three chances, drew two fouls and was shown a yellow card during Tuesday's 2-1 win over LAFC.
Impact Costa, who was coming off providing four assists over his last three starts, couldn't appear on the scoresheet this time but was still very active on the attacking end. The winger initiated the play that led to Riqui Puig's game-winner with a brilliant pass to Tyler Boyd on the left flank and created many other chances for teammates. After being slowed him down earlier in the season by multiple injuries, the Brazilian superstar looks finally close to his best form and this is bad news for defenders across the entire league.
JULY 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Logs in two assists Costa assisted twice to go with six crosses (one accurate) and five corners in Sunday's 2-2 draw against San Jose Earthquakes.
Impact Costa has improved his form of late, providing four assists on 17 crosses (four accurate) in the last four matches. Injuries have hindered the midfielder's season, however looks to be that he is right back on track as he surpasses his career-high of assists for the team in just four games.
JULY 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist from set piece Costa created three chances and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-2 draw against Sporting KC.
Impact Costa grabbed his second assist in as many games on Wednesday, this time from a well-worked free kick that found the head of Martin Caceres. His two assists have come from six chances created overall since returning from a lower leg injury that had sidelined him for all of May.
JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Records assist against STL Costa created three chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against St. Louis City. He also took two shots, made a clearance and won two of three tackles in the match.
Impact Costa returned to the XI for the first time since April after recovering from a lower leg injury, and he was a formidable threat from the right wing on Sunday. He will have to remain fit and able to shoulder a larger attacking load after Chicharito went down with a season-ending injury this week.
JUNE 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Scores goal in U.S. Open Cup Costa (lower leg) subbed in and played the final half hour or so of Wednesday's defeat against RSL in the U.S. Open Cup quarterfinals.
Impact Costa made his first appearance since April on Wednesday after recovering from a lower leg injury. He should remain available for selection in league play against St. Louis City at the weekend, but he might stay as an option off the bench rather than a starter at this point in his Galaxy career.
JUNE 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to partial training Costa (lower leg) was able to do some individual work in training with the Galaxy on Friday. Team reporter Damian Calhoun estimates it will be another 7-10 days before he can rejoi...
Impact Costa has made just four appearances (one start) in MLS this season due to a few injuries, and he's been out since April with this lower leg injury.
MAY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Won't return at weekend Costa (lower leg) is still not available to face D.C. United on Saturday, according to LA's injury report.
Impact Multiple injuries have limited Costa to just four league appearances and (one start) this season, and he is yet to feature in May as he continues to deal with this lower leg issue.
MAY 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Still out against San Jose Costa (lower leg) will remain sidelined for Sunday's clash against the Earthquakes, according to Los Angeles' injury report for the match.
Impact Costa has been hampered by injuries all season and has been able to start just one league match in 2023. Tyler Boyd should continue as the starter on the right wing in Costa's absence.
MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Ruled out Saturday Costa (lower leg) will not be an option for Saturday's match versus the Colorado Rapids, per the L.A Galaxy injury report.
Impact Costa will miss his sixth match of the season due to injury. He's only started in one game thus far, but only lasted 45 minutes due to poor form. Tyler Boyd is the current favorite to start in the midfielder and will likely take his starting role unless Costa improves his form.
MAY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Takes shot in start Costa took a shot and created a chance in Saturday's 2-0 defeat against Orlando City. He also made an interception in the match.
Impact Costa started his first MLS game this season on Tuesday, but he only lasted until halftime on the right wing as his side lost yet another match this time to Orlando.
MAY 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Creates three chances off bench Costa subbed into Saturday's match against Austin FC in the 69th minute, taking two shots, creating three chances and winning one of one tackles in the 2-0 victory.
Impact Costa made his third appearance of the season on Saturday, all of them coming off the bench as he's been hampered by injury and a suspension to begin 2023. He will challenge Tyler Boyd for the starting spot on the right wing as the campaign continues.
APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eligible to return from suspension Costa will be available for next weekend's clash against Austin FC after serving a red card suspension.
Impact Costa missed his side's defeat in El Trafico on Sunday after getting sent off in the previous match against the Dynamo. Costa's start to the 2023 campaign was delayed by a calf injury, but he will be competing with Tyler Boyd and Memo Rodriguez for a starting spot on the right wing now that he's back in the squad.
APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Receives red card Costa was sent off with a straight red card in the 96th minute of Sunday's 3-0 loss against Houston Dynamo. He registered three crosses (one accurate) and one corner before his rem...
Impact Costa was sent off for taking down Brooklyn Raines during the final minutes of the Galaxy-Dynamo game Saturday. He will be suspended at least one game, when the Galaxy host LAFC on April 16. The question is whether or not Costa will also be suspended against Austin FC on April 22.
APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Eight crosses in return Costa registered eight crosses (two accurate) and five corners in Saturday's 2-1 defeat to Seattle Sounders FC.
Impact Costa made his season debut after missing the first four matches with a calf injury. He was extremely impressive in his return, totaling eight crosses and five corners in just 12 minutes of play. The forward will likely return to the lineup for next weekend's game against Houston, given his experience and the team's current struggles.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
Returns to bench Costa (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.
Impact Costa was upgraded to questionable earlier in the week and now returns to the bench. The winger will look to test his calf with a late cameo, likely competing with Memo Rodriguez for the starting role moving forward.
APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE
