RIQUI PUIG NEWS

Team of the Matchday: Roman Bürki, Riqui Puig among Matchday 9's best | MLSSoccer.com Players like LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig and St. Louis CITY SC goalkeeper Roman Bürki, with backgrounds at some of Europe’s biggest club...

APRIL 24, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suspended against Orlando Puig will miss next weekend's clash against Orlando City with a suspension for yellow card accumulation.

Impact Puig scored his first goal of the season in Saturday's win over Austin FC, but he also picked up a booking that will suspend him for next weekend's match. Memo Rodriguez, Douglas Costa, Daniel Aguirre and Oriol Rosell are all options to replace him in the XI depending on which formation manager Greg Vanney utilizes to face Orlando.

APRIL 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Austin Puig took five shots (two on target) and scored a goal in Saturday's 2-0 victory against Austin FC. He also created two chances and made two interceptions in the match, and he reco...

Impact Puig finally grabbed his first goal involvement of the season on Saturday, capping off a quick counter attack to slot home against Austin. He has taken 24 shots (seven on target) and created 17 chances across his eight appearances in 2023 mostly from midfield, though he did line up on the left wing for this game.

APRIL 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances in El Trafico Puig took two shots and created four chances in Sunday's 3-2 defeat against LAFC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Puig was once again very dangerous going forward from midfield as Sunday was his third game this season with multiple shots and multiple chances created, and he's averaging 2.7 shots and 2.1 chances per match overall this season. Unfortunately that his yet to amount to a single goal or assist in 2023 thus far.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates four chances vs. Dynamo Puig took three shots (one on target) and created four chances in Saturday's 3-0 defeat against Houston. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Puig has taken at least three shots in five of his six MLS appearances this season, and he's also created multiple chances in three of those games. But he is still looking for his first goal or assist of 2023 from midfield.

APRIL 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in draw Puig had three shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 49th minute.

Impact The former Barcelona prospect controls the tempo for the Galaxy in midfield, but he was unable to make a significant impact in this contest. Puig has yet to score or assist this season, but he has registered 11 shots (three on target) and four chances created through four outings thus far.

MARCH 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in draw Puig took four shots and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Puig once again played well and pulled the strings from midfield on Saturday, but despite his eight shots (two on target) and five chances created on the season so far, the Galaxy have only scored two goals as a team through three matches while both Chicharito (hamstring) and Douglas Costa (calf) are sidelined with injuries.

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Limited impact Saturday Puig had one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Puig should be the Galaxy's main creative threat on a game-to-game basis, but he was annulled in this match and couldn't thrive against Kansas City's pressure in midfield. Puig has four shots and two chances created in his first two games of the season, and he will try to record his first goal contribution when the Galaxy takes on the Whitecaps on Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against Dallas Puig took three shots (two on target) in Saturday's 3-1 season-opening defeat against FC Dallas.

Impact Puig picked up Saturday right where he left off in 2022, by peppering the opposition's goal as the advanced midfielder. He should remain one of MLS's best players this season after posting three goals and two assists from 31 shots (15 on target) and 18 chances created across 12 appearances last year.

MARCH 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Riqui Puig to hold Designated Player spot for LA Galaxy | MLSSoccer.com Riqui Puig will now count as a Designated Player for the LA Galaxy, the club announced Wednesday. The 23-year-old Spanish midfielder arrived...

MARCH 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Best young MLS players in 2023: Top stars under 23 years old in Major League Soccer Young rising talent continues to be a theme in recent MLS seasons, and the likes of Jesus Ferreira, Riqui Puig, Facundo Torres, and other un...

FEBRUARY 25, 2023 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Riqui Puig Q&A: On life with LA Galaxy, Pedri and Douglas Costa The LA Galaxy midfielder describes his new home in Los Angeles, teammates and career aspirations.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Riqui Puig brings FC Barcelona style from 'years ago' to Galaxy What will unlock Riqui Puig's next level with the LA Galaxy?

FEBRUARY 15, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Riqui Puig: LA Galaxy "have a big chance" to win MLS Cup in 2023 | MLSSoccer.com Riqui Puig believes his remarkable debut 2022 MLS season with the LA Galaxy could’ve lasted even longer and ended even better. And he has hi...

JANUARY 16, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Five goal involvements in debut season Puig tallied three goals and two assists across 12 MLS appearances (11 starts) in midfield for the Galaxy.

Impact Puig was heralded as a marquee signing for MLS when he arrived in LA from Barcelona in the summer, and he lived up to his billing during his first few months with the club. The 23-year-old will hope to get even better with the benefit of a full preseason before the start of the next campaign, where he should continue as a regular in midfield.

NOVEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy's Riqui Puig, LAFC's Jesús Murillo fined for El Trafico incident | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued two fines following the Conference Semifinal round of the Audi 2022 MLS Cup Playoffs.

OCTOBER 25, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

MLS powerhouse LAFC hopes to avoid Dodger Blues in playoffs

Los Angeles FC spent most of this year atop the Major League Soccer standings

OCTOBER 19, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

FC Barcelona to LA Galaxy: Why Riqui Puig is MLS's best summer transfer | MLSSoccer.com It’s hard to miss Riqui Puig when you’re watching the LA Galaxy. Why? Well, partially because he’s one of the smallest players on the field...

OCTOBER 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes two shots in playoff win Puig took two shots on target and made an interception in Saturday's 1-0 Round One playoff victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Puig's remarkable start to life in MLS continued Saturday, as he can now add Western Conference semifinalist to a resume that already includes three goals and two assists in just 11 appearances from midfield. He's averaging 2.5 shots (1.3 on target) and 1.8 chances created per 90 minutes since joining the Galaxy.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Houston Puig took four shots and scored a goal in Sunday's 3-1 victory against the Dynamo. He also made an interception and created two chances in the match.

Impact Puig bagged his third goal of the season from midfield on Sunday in just his 10th MLS appearance. He has quickly nailed down a starting spot in the XI heading into the playoffs next weekend.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Misses penalty in draw Puig fired four shots (two on-target), missed a penalty and performed four interceptions in Saturday's 1-1 draw with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Puig was very active on the ball as one of the Galaxy's key playmakers on Saturday. He missed a penalty and was very unlucky not to score when an effort from outside the box beat the keeper but rattled off the crossbar. The Spaniard has been effective since joining LA from Barcelona in August. Over his last eight matches he has scored twice and delivered two assists. He looks like good fantasy value as a set piece taker, in assisting goals and scoring. He was subbed after 89 for Sacha Kljestan. From nine appearances (eight starts) he has scored two goals and made two assists.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Puig took two shots (one on target) and assisted a goal in Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Rapids. He also made two interceptions in the match.

Impact Puig's passing was once again excellent Sunday, as he not only assisted a Gaston Brugman goal but he also created two more chances and provided two secondary assists against Colorado as well. He's averaging 2.1 chances created per 90 minutes from midfield across his seven MLS appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riqui Puig, Chicharito inject "emotional boost" into LA Galaxy's playoff hopes | MLSSoccer.com Three assists from playmaker Riqui Puig, a top-corner stunner from left back Raheem Edwards, a backheel golazo from star striker Javier “Chi...

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Takes four shots against Vancouver Puig took four shots (one on target) and created two chances in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against the Whitecaps.

Impact Puig is averaging 2.8 shots (1.4 on target) and 1.8 chances created per game across his five starts in MLS so far, and he should remain a big attacking threat from midfield as the Galaxy aim to qualify for the playoffs with a late charge against a relatively easy closing schedule in these last four matches of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Riqui Puig to the rescue: 99th-minute PK could save LA Galaxy's season | MLSSoccer.com A penalty kick decision deep into second-half stoppage time, a critical point on the line, Riqui Puig was taking no chances at who would ste...

SEPTEMBER 11, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM