GASTON BRUGMAN NEWS

Subs on Wednesday Brugman (knee) came off the bench in the 72nd minute during Wednesday's 2-1 win over San Jose.

Impact Brugman has been out for the last two months with a knee injury. He also missed some time as he spent a few days in Uruguay in order to obtain a green card. Prior to getting hurt, the midfielder started nine times in 10 appearances, totaling 24 tackles, 19 interceptions and 15 clearances.

AUGUST 1 • ROTOWIRE

Obtains green card Brugman has obtained his green card and will not occupy an international spot on the roster.

Impact Brugman has been in Uruguay for the last few weeks getting a green card. His is now back, however will not feature Wednesday with a knee injury. His last matched play was on May 26, getting nine starts in 14 appearances with the Galaxy.

JULY 17 • ROTOWIRE

Away due to green card Brugman is in Uruguay awaiting his green card renewal, the player announced via Twitter.

Impact Brugman is away from the club while awaiting his green card, a process that has taken multiple weeks. The midfielder has three more matches to try and return before the month-long MLS break. Brugman will be a key piece of the first team when back fully available, though he might be lacking some match fitness with the nearly two months he's missed.

JULY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Out yet again Brugman (bruise) is out for Wednesday's match against New York City FC, according to Alex Ruiz of the Galactic Tribune.

Impact Brugman had yet to integrate into training last week and likely still isn't training, as he has been ruled out for a third straight game. This continues to be an issue for the club, as he had started in nine of his last 11 appearances. That said, they will hope for his return soon, although a timetable for his return is still up in the air.

JUNE 19 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to integrate into training Brugman is dealing with a bone bruise and hasn't been able to take part in full training this week, so his status to face Sporting Kansas City on Saturday is uncertain, manager Gre...

Impact Brugman hasn't been ruled out for Saturday's game yet, but his chances of featuring, even in a small capacity, are very slim since he hasn't participated in training.

JUNE 13 • ROTOWIRE

Late scratch against Dallas Brugman was removed from the starting lineup for Wednesday's match against FC Dallas.

Impact Brugman has apparently suffered a late injury and won't be able to appear in the midweek fixture, which would have been his 10th start of the season. His place has been taken by Marco Delgado, who should continue to feature in case the issue forces Brugman to miss subsequent games.

MAY 29 • ROTOWIRE

Four shots in draw Brugman had four shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Brugman saw probably his best game of the season Saturday despite not registering a goal contribution, as he was solid on both sides of the ball. The midfielder would compile four shots in the attack, being a season-high for shots in a game this season, while adding on one interception, two clearances and six tackles in the defense. He will now look to notch a goal contribution soon after his solid performance against RSL, as he has not bagged a goal contribution in his past eight appearances despite starting in seven of those games.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Earns first assist of season Brugman assisted once to go with two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 3-3 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Burgman was only on the pitch for a mere 21 minutes as a substitute Saturday but still came up crucial, as he assisted on Maya Yoshida's game-tying goal in extra time. This was Burgman's first goal contribution of the season, as he has mainly served in a rotational spot on the bench to start the season, appearing off the bench in all three matches he has played in thus far, registering three chances created, three tackles, four crosses and five interceptions in his 69 minutes of play.

MARCH 17 • ROTOWIRE

Returns in friendly Brugman (knee) came off the bench during the second half of Wednesday's friendly against NYC FC.

Impact Brugman made his return from a knee injury off the bench. The midfielder finished 2023 with a decent role, appearing in 22 matches and starting 21. Now that he is fit once more, Brugman should see some solid minutes in 2024.

FEBRUARY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Running on grass Brugman (knee) has been running on the grass as he has yet able to participate in preseason matches for the team yet, per Galaxy Fan Talk.

Impact Brugman has been out of action since July after dealing with a long term knee injury. He is not likely to be ready for the opening match of the MLS season as he has yet return to team training. Barring any setbacks, the midfielder will aim to come back in March as he is set to be a favorite for the starting midfielder role.

FEBRUARY 7 • ROTOWIRE

Undergoes knee surgery Brugman (knee) underwent season-ending knee surgery to repair his meniscus, LA Galaxy announced Monday.

Impact Brugman's 2023 is over as the knee surgery is set to keep him out long-term. The midfielder picked up the injury during a Leagues Cup clash with Leon and will now hope to recover before the 2024 MLS season kicks off. Brugman has played in every single match in 2023 and will be nearly impossible to replace in the starting XI, though new signing Edwin Cerrillo will likely take on a majority of those minutes.

AUGUST 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy midfielder Gastón Brugman suffers knee injury | MLSSoccer.com The injury-related hits keep on coming for the LA Galaxy.

JULY 29, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Scores goal against Vancouver Brugman scored a goal and recorded a secondary assist in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against the Whitecaps. He also made a block and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Brugman struck home a stellar volley as a Riqui Puig corner kick found him on the edge of the penalty box on Saturday, his second goal of the season from midfield.

JULY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores opener in win Brugman scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal), one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Thursday's 3-2 victory versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Brugman scored the opening goal of the match Wednesday, a penalty he converted just before halftime. It marks his first goal of the season. He finished the match with three shots (one on target), one chance created, one accurate cross and two drawn fouls on the attack. He also won two tackles and made one clearance in his full 90 minutes of action.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in loss Brugman took two shots (one on target) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against D.C. United. He also made two interceptions and won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Brugman had a solid game individually in midfield on Saturday, but his side was comfortably beaten once again by D.C. this time.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots against Colorado Brugman took four shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 3-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Brugman lined up on the left wing in a midfield diamond Saturday and posted his fourth game of the season with both multiple shots and multiple chances created, but he's still looking for a first goal of the season and was unable to salvage a result for his side against Colorado.

MAY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Attempts five crosses Brugman registered five crosses (one accurate) and four corners in Saturday's 2-0 defeat versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Brugman doubled his April cross tally Saturday. He improved from five to 10, finishing the month with an average of two crosses attempted. Ideally for Brugman, he will continue to cross balls at a serviceable rate during May.

APRIL 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in El Trafico loss Brugman created two chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against LAFC. He also made a clearance, two interceptions and won two of four tackles in the match.

Impact Brugman grabbed his first assist of the season on Sunday in setting up Tyler Boyd's powerful strike from distance, but it wasn't enough to prevent the Galaxy's first home loss to crosstown rivals LAFC.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Brugman took three shots and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against the Dynamo. He also made a block, three interceptions and won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Brugman is on a four-game streak of taking multiple shots from defensive midfield, but he hasn't tallied a goal or an assist yet this season as the Galaxy are still searching for a first win of the campaign.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Portland Brugman took three shots (two on target) and created two chances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against the Timbers. He also made three clearances, three interceptions and won four of six...

Impact Brugman was excellent on both sides of the ball against Portland on Saturday, but his side had to settle for another scoreless draw as the Galaxy are still yet to win a game this season. Brugman has tallied seven shots (three on target) and five chances created through four starts in defensive midfield.

MARCH 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Helpful defensively in draw Brugman had three tackles (two won) and four clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact The Galaxy were overmatched most of the time and that forced Brugman to work hard in midfield, but he thrived under those conditions and delivered a solid defensive-minded stat line. Brugman should remain a starter when the Galaxy take on the Whitecaps on Saturday, but given the nature of his game and his position on the pitch, he shouldn't be a major fantasy asset.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Dallas Brugman took two shots (one on target) and created two chances in Saturday's season-opening defeat against FC Dallas. He also made four interceptions and won one of two tackles in...

Impact Brugman played well on both sides of the ball despite his side's defeat to open up the 2023 campaign on Saturday. He, Riqui Puig and Marco Delgado will remain the Galaxy's starting midfield trio this season.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Fixture in XI during rookie season Brugman scored three goals and recorded an assist in 16 MLS appearances (all starts) for Los Angeles.

Impact Brugman started every single league game for the Galaxy after arriving in the summer from Parma, and he developed into a scoring threat from midfield around September. The 30-year-old should continue as a starter alongside Marco Delgado and Riqui Puig heading into 2023.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Brugman took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also made two interceptions, won two of six tackles and he created four ch...

Impact Brugman was excellent on both sides of the ball on Sunday, and he grabbed his first ever MLS assist in setting up Chicharito's winner against Houston. Since his debut for the Galaxy in late July, Brugman has started 14 consecutive matches in midfield.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Nets third goal Brugman scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Sunday's 3-2 win versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Brugman has scored three times in just 12 appearances since joining from Parma, and is making the central midfield role his own heading into the MLS playoffs. Brugman has two more games to continue solidifying his role in the starting XI, though barring injury it's likely he will continue as a nailed-on starter.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE