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Los Angeles visits Houston, aims to avoid 4th straight road loss

Los Angeles travels to Houston looking to avoid its fourth straight road loss

OCTOBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jonathan Dos Santos - Comes off injured against Portland Dos Santos was subbed out of Saturday's victory against the Timbers in the 63rd minute after suffering an apparent injury. He took a shot and created a chance in the match before b...

Impact It is unclear whether Dos Santos will be forced to miss additional game time due to his potential injury. Sacha Kljestan could fill in for him in defensive midfield against the Dynamo on Wednesday if necessary.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy score late, beat Portland Timbers 2-1

Sacha Kljestan scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes in the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

PK GOAL: Sacha Kljestan, LA Galaxy - 92nd minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joe Willis makes 5 saves, Nashville ties DC United 0-0

Joe Willis had five saves and Nashville played D

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Derrick Williams - Starting Saturday Williams (groin) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Williams is back in the starting XI after dealing with a groin injury for the last two months. The defender's return should help LA Galaxy's depth, which has struggled mightily. He pairs with Nick DePuy, a misfit pairing for LA Galaxy, with Sega Coulibaly on the bench.

OCTOBER 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Oniel Fisher - Out against Portland Fisher (not injury related) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Timbers because of quarantine protocols after traveling with the Jamaica National Team this inter...

Impact Fisher hasn't started an MLS game since early May, and has made just four appearances off the bench since then.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jorge Villafana - Out with bone bruise Villafana will miss Saturday's clash against Portland with a bone bruise. Galaxy manager Greg Vanney says he's making progress and hopes to have him back in a week or two, accordin...

Impact Villafana has missed two MLS games with a bone bruise, and he will miss at least another week as well. Niko Hamalainen has been performing well at left back in his absence.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Derrick Williams - Training with team Williams (groin) has been training with the Galaxy during the last few weeks and should be available Saturday against Portland, according to LA Sports Access reporter Delmy Barilla...

Impact Williams has missed five MLS games with a groin injury he suffered about a month ago, but he might be ready to make his return this weekend against the Timbers.

OCTOBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Portland visits Los Angeles, aims to continue 4-game road win streak

Portland hits the road against Los Angeles aiming for its fifth straight road win

OCTOBER 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mexico over USMNT: Rising LA Galaxy star Julian Araujo switches national team allegiances The LA Galaxy's 20-year-old rising star has opted to represent El Tri after appearing once for the senior USMNT and featuring for several U....

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

'My heart is with Mexico' - USMNT starlet Araujo opts for allegiance switch ' Goal.com LA Galaxy defender Julian Araujo has confirmed that he has switched his international allegiance from the United States to Mexico, stating that his "heart" lies with the latter.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • GOAL.COM

Official: Julian Araujo declares for Mexico, files switch from USMNT ' MLSSoccer.com LA Galaxy dual-national right back Julian Araujo has officially declared for the Mexican national team, filing a one-time switch from the Un...

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Chicharito - Quiet in draw Chicharito took one shot on target, delivered one cross, won one tackle, made one interception and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus LAFC.

Impact Chicharito had a quiet offensive outing Sunday as he attempted one shot in 90 minutes. The striker has now registered two goals in his last five appearances, along with producing 16 shots, four chances created and five crosses in the same time span. He will look to bounce back Saturday against Portland Timbers.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Victor Vazquez - Delivers assist versus LAFC Vazquez delivered one assist, created three chances, delivered two crosses and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus LAFC.

Impact Vazquez had a great offensive outing as he provided one assist to help his side tie the game. This was the midfielder's first appearance on the scoresheet since Aug. 21. However, he has managed to rack up four shots, nine chances created and 13 crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Samuel Grandsir - Scores in draw Grandsir scored one goal on one shot, created three chances, delivered four crosses, made one clearance and drew two fouls in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus LAFC.

Impact Grandsir had a great offensive outing Sunday as he found the back of the net to help his side tie the game. The winger has now scored once in hi last three appearances, along with producing seven shots, five chances created and 10 crosses in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond - Makes six saves in draw Bond made six saves and allowed one goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus LAFC.

Impact Bond had a great outing Sunday as he made six saves to help his side tie the game. The keeper has failed to register a clean sheet in his last three appearances, but he has managed to rack up 11 saves and allowed five goals in the same time span.

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Report: Julian Araujo nearing switch to Mexico from USMNT ' MLSSoccer.com LA Galaxy dual-national right back Julian Araujo is reportedly closing in on a one-time switch to represent Mexico. According to ESPN Mexico...

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

FIFA clears defender Araujo to play for Mexico national team

United States defender Julián Araujo has been cleared to change his national eligibility to Mexico

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Penalty or not? Cristian Arango, Jonathan Bond clash in El Trafico ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Grandsir, Bond help Galaxy tie 1-1 with LAFC in El Tráfico

Samuel Grandsir scored and Jonathan Bond had five saves to help the LA Galaxy tie El Tráfico rival Los Angeles FC 1-1 on Sunday night

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

GOAL: Samuel Grandsir, LA Galaxy - 19th minute ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

OCTOBER 4, 2021 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Samuel Grandsir - Takes four shots in loss Grandsir took four shots (one on target) and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Grandsir was active against Salt Lake on Wednesday, but he is still looking for his third goal of the season. The good news is that Chicharito did score for just the second time since suffering a long-term injury in late June, and if he can get back up to full speed then the Galaxy become a much more dangerous team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Dos Santos - Creates two chances in loss Dos Santos made an interception and created two chances in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also won one of three tackles in the match.

Impact Dos Santos was solid in midfield on Wednesday, but it wasn't enough to earn a result against Salt Lake as his side is now winless in eight games. More encouraging was Chicharito finding the net for just the second time since suffering a long-term injury in late June. If Chicharito can get back up to full speed, then the Galaxy become a much more dangerous team.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jonathan Bond - Concedes two goals against Salt Lake Bond made two saves but conceded two goals in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Bond was beaten by a Damir Kreilach header and a world-class 95th-minute strike from Anderson Julio on Wednesday as his side extended its winless run to eight games. On Sunday is the El Trafico derby, and LAFC have scored 39 goals in 27 matches this season.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE