RIQUI PUIG NEWS

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

MLS Footnotes: Atlanta United, Timbers feelings effects of league parity

Teams outside of the MLS playoff picture might disagree, but the league's parity is a good thing for the sport, Doug McIntyre writes.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022

LA Galaxy's Riqui Puig wins Week 28 AT&T Goal of the Week | MLSSoccer.com The LA Galaxy acquired Riqui Puig to create chances for his teammates, but it turns out he can finish them as well – quite spectacularly, ev...

SEPTEMBER 2, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Barcelona clears more salary cap room on deadline day

Barcelona was busy in the beginning of the transfer window trying to boost its squad and making some high-profile signings that included Robert Lewandowski and Raphinha

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Puig tears the heart of Toronto FC with a spectacular, last-minute goal for the Galaxy The Toronto constabulary might consider bringing L.A. Galaxy star Riqui Puig up on charges.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • TORONTOSUN.COM

Riqui Puig scores in 89th to give LA 2-2 tie with Toronto FC

Riqui Puig scored his first MLS goal in the 89th minute to give the Los Angeles Galaxy a 2-2 tie with Toronto FC on Wednesday night in former Reds coach Greg Vanney’s return to BMO...

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

WATCH: LA Galaxy's Riqui Puig bags jaw-dropping first MLS goal | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Austin's Statement Win, Philadelphia Union Dominates, and Riqui Puig Impresses | MLS Review Show | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

AUGUST 31, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Does Riqui Puig signal a new kind of MLS? A 23-year-old Barcelona talent coming to the U.S. to boost his prospects says something

AUGUST 29, 2022 • DEADSPIN.COM