JULIAN GAINES NEWS

Option picked up Gaines' contract for 2025 was picked up, Nashville announced.

Impact Gaines will be back with Nashville for a second season after his option was picked up. The defender made just four appearances during his first year with the club, but showed enough in a depth role to earn a second year.

OCTOBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Back with MLS Next Pro Gaines has been playing with Huntsville City FC in the MLS Next Pro.

Impact Gaines has been out for a few months with an ankle injury, failing to make a senior appearance with Nashville. He has only made three appearances with the Huntsville City FC, starting twice in that span.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Yet to resume full training Gaines (ankle) was spotted in training Thursday, but he's not working with the group and is not expected to be available to face DC United on Saturday, Ben Wright of MLSSoccer.com...

Impact Gaines has yet to resume full training with the group, and with the DC United matchup only two days away, chances are he won't be ready to feature for that match. If that's the case, then his next opportunity to return will be against Orlando City on Wednesday.

JULY 11 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Gaines (ankle) is out for Saturday's clash with Miami, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Gaines isn't an option for Saturday's clash as he struggles with an ankle injury. The defender has yet to make his debut since signing with Nashville and hasn't really established himself as any serious part of the first team.

JUNE 28 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Nashville Gaines has agreed on a one year deal with Nashville SC, with club option for both 2025 and 2026.

Impact Gaines only made two appearances with LAFC in the MLS last season, spending most of his time with the reserves. In 20 appearances with LAFC II, the defender totaled four assists while averaging about 84 minutes per contest. He will be linking up with his brother McKinze Gaines in Nashville for the 2024 campaign.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Gaines (lower body) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with San Jose.

Impact Gaines is back on the bench Saturday, though he isn't likely to see any playing time even when fit. The defender is yet to make an appearance for the senior team in 2023.

MAY 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Not available against Real Salt Lake Gaines (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake City.

Impact Gaines was questionable hours before the start of the match, but is ruled out Saturday. He's yet to make his 2023 appearances with a lower back injury and will find it hard getting much minutes on the pitch for the first team this campaign.

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC seeks to break losing streak in matchup with Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC looks to break a three-game slide when it hosts Real Salt Lake

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Houston Dynamo face Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

Los Angeles FC takes on the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action

AUGUST 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Austin takes on Los Angeles FC in Western Conference action

Austin hosts Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

AUGUST 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Facing late fitness test Gaines (groin) is listed as questionable on the LAFC injury report for Saturday's trip to San Jose.

Impact Gaines is listed as questionable on the LAFC injury report yet again. The defender hasn't made an appearance for the senior squad yet in 2022 and likely won't make the first team even when fully fit and available.

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes

Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after notching two straight shutout wins

AUGUST 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Upgraded to questionable Gaines (groin) is listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report for Tuesday's clash against D.C. United.

Impact Gaines is yet to feature for LAFC this season as he's been limited to just four MLS NEXT Pro appearances in the spring before suffering a groin injury in April. But the 19-year-old is making progress with his recovery and could be back in the squad soon.

AUGUST 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC hosts D.C. United on 6-game home winning streak

Los Angeles FC hosts D.C

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Arango leads Los Angeles FC against Charlotte FC

Christian Arango leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Charlotte FC after scoring two goals against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC takes win streak into match against Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC is looking to prolong a four-game win streak with a victory against Real Salt Lake

AUGUST 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC takes home winning streak into matchup against the Seattle Sounders

Los Angeles FC hosts the Seattle Sounders aiming to extend a four-game home winning streak

JULY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out Gaines (pelvis) is out for Saturday's clash with Kansas City according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Gaines has been out all season with a pelvis injury and isn't a major part of the first team even when healthy. Gaines has yet to make an appearance for the LAFC first team in his career.

JULY 22, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sporting Kansas City hosts Los Angeles FC on 3-game home losing streak

Sporting Kansas City hosts Los Angeles FC looking to break a three-game home skid

JULY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Cifuentes and Los Angeles FC visit Nashville

Jose Cifuentes leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Nashville following a two-goal showing against the LA Galaxy

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Raveloson leads the LA Galaxy against Los Angeles FC

Rayan Raveloson leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Los Angeles FC following a two-goal showing against CF Montreal

JULY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Vancouver Whitecaps bring shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Vancouver Whitecaps head into a matchup against Los Angeles FC after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Los Angeles FC hosts Dallas after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the New York Red Bulls 2-0, Los Angeles FC hosts Dallas

JUNE 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

New York Red Bulls face Los Angeles FC following shutout win

A game after shutting out Toronto 2-0, the New York Red Bulls visit Los Angeles FC

JUNE 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders against Los Angeles FC

Raul Ruidiaz leads the Seattle Sounders into a matchup with Los Angeles FC after scoring two goals against the Vancouver Whitecaps

JUNE 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS