2023 LA Galaxy season explained

Club:LA Galaxy
Season:2023
League:MLS
Ownertitle:Owner
Owner:Philip Anschutz (AEG)
Mgrtitle:Head coach
Stadium:Dignity Health Sports Park
League Result:Conference

13th
Overall: 26th

Cup1 Result:Did not qualify
Cup2:U.S. Open Cup
Cup2 Result:Quarter-finals
Cup3:Leagues Cup
Cup3 Result:Group stage
Average Attendance:24,106[1]
League Topscorer:
Tyler Boyd
Preston Judd
(3 goals each)
Season Topscorer:Tyler Boyd (4 goals)
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Prevseason:2022
Nextseason:2024

The 2023 LA Galaxy season was the club's 28th season in Major League Soccer, the top tier of the American soccer pyramid. LA Galaxy played their home matches at Dignity Health Sports Park in the LA suburbs of Carson, California. This season marked the club's 20th anniversary, of their home soccer-specific stadium. The Galaxy had commemorated their stadium's anniversary. The Galaxy failed to make the playoffs for the second year in a row.

Squad information

Transfers

Transfers in

Pos.PlayerTransferred fromFee/notesDateSource
DF Chris Mavinga Toronto FCFree agentJanuary 5, 2023[2]
MF Memo Rodríguez Houston Dynamo FCFree agentJanuary 5, 2023[3]
MF Tyler Boyd BeşiktaşFree agentFebruary 20, 2023[4]
DM Uri Rosell Sporting Kansas CityFree agent February 22, 2023[5]
DF Lucas Calegari FluminenseLoanFebruary 27, 2023[6]
DF LanúsTransferMarch 21, 2023[7]
GK Novak Mićović FK ČukaričkiLoanMarch 31, 2023[8]
MF Gino Vivi2023 MLS SuperDraft pickApril 24, 2023[9]
DF Mauricio Cuevas Club NXTTransferApril 26, 2023[10]
MF Adrián González LA Galaxy IIShort-term agreementJune 23, 2023[11]
DF Tony Alfaro New York City FCTradeJuly 11, 2023[12]
MF Diego Fagúndez Austin FCTradeAugust 1, 2023[13]
FW Michael Barrios Colorado RapidsTradeAugust 3, 2023[14]
DF Maya Yoshida Schalke 04Free agentAugust 3, 2023[15]
MF Edwin Cerrillo FC DallasTradeAugust 3, 2023[16]
FW Billy Sharp Sheffield UnitedFree agentAugust 15, 2023[17]

Transfers out

Pos.PlayerTransferred toFee/notesDateSource
DF Cameron Dunbar Minnesota United FCTradeNovember 7, 2022[18]
DF Derrick Williams D.C. UnitedTradeNovember 10, 2022[19]
GK Richard Sánchez Hartford AthleticReleasedNovember 14, 2022[20]
DF Jorge VillafañaReleasedNovember 14, 2022
MF Sacha KljestanNoneRetiredNovember 14, 2022[21]
MF Víctor Vázquez Toronto FCRe-Entry Draft Stage TwoNovember 22, 2022[22]
FW Kévin Cabral Colorado RapidsTradeDecember 8, 2022[23]
DF Nick DePuy Nashville SCTradeJanuary 5, 2023[24]
MF Samuel Grandsir Le HavreTransferJanuary 23, 2023[25]
MF Carlos Harvey Phoenix Rising FCTransferFebruary 7, 2023[26]
DF Julián Araujo FC BarcelonaTransferFebruary 17, 2023[27]
DF Chase Gasper Houston DynamoReleasedApril 13, 2023[28]
DF Séga CoulibalyReleasedJune 30, 2023[29]
MF Memo Rodríguez Austin FCTradeAugust 1, 2023
MF Efraín Álvarez TijuanaTransferSeptember 8, 2023[30]

Draft picks

See main article: 2023 MLS SuperDraft. Draft picks are not automatically signed to the team roster. Only those who are signed to a contract will be listed as transfers in.

DatePlayerPositionCollegePickSource
December 21, 2022 Gino ViviMFUniversity of Central Florida23[31]
December 21, 2022 Russell ShealyGKSyracuse University52

Competitions

Preseason

The preseason schedule was announced on December 15, 2022.[32]

Major League Soccer

See main article: 2023 Major League Soccer season.

Standings

Western Conference

Regular season

The full schedule was released on December 20, 2022.[33]

All times in Pacific Time.

Leagues Cup

See main article: 2023 Leagues Cup.

West 3

See main article: 2023 Leagues Cup group stage.

U.S. Open Cup

See main article: 2023 U.S. Open Cup.

Round of 32

The draw for the round of 32 was held on April 27, 2023.[34]

Round of 16

The draw for the round of 16 was held on May 11, 2023.[35]

Quarterfinals

Notes and References

  1. News: Kennedy . Paul . October 22, 2023 . MLS breaks attendance record . . subscription . October 25, 2023.
  2. Web site: LA Galaxy Sign Defender Chris Mavinga LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 5 January 2023 . en.
  3. Web site: LA Galaxy Sign Midfielder Memo Rodríguez LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 5 January 2023 . en.
  4. Web site: LA Galaxy Sign Midfielder Tyler Boyd LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 20 February 2023 . en.
  5. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Midfielder Oriol Rosell LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 22 February 2023 . en.
  6. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Defender Lucas Calegari on Loan from Brazilian Série A Side Fluminense FC LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 27 February 2023 . en.
  7. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Defender Julián Aude from Argentine Primera División Side Club Atlético Lanús LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 21 March 2023 . en.
  8. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Goalkeeper Novak Mićović on Loan from Serbian SuperLiga Side FK Čukarički LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 31 March 2023 . en.
  9. Web site: LA Galaxy Sign 2023 MLS SuperDraft Pick Gino Vivi LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 25 April 2023 . en.
  10. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire U.S. U-20 Men's Youth National Team Defender Mauricio Cuevas from Belgian Pro League Side Club Brugge KV LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 26 April 2023 . en.
  11. Web site: LA Galaxy Sign Midfielder Adrián González to Short-Term Agreement LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 23 June 2023 . en.
  12. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Defender Tony Alfaro from New York City FC in Exchange for $125,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 11 July 2023 . en.
  13. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Midfielder Diego Fagundez from Austin FC in Exchange for Midfielder Memo Rodríguez LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 1 August 2023 . en.
  14. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Forward Michael Barrios from Colorado Rapids LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 3 August 2023 . en.
  15. Web site: LA Galaxy Japanese National Team Defender Maya Yoshida LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 3 August 2023 . en.
  16. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire Midfielder Edwin Cerrillo from FC Dallas LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 3 August 2023 . en.
  17. Web site: LA Galaxy Sign Forward Billy Sharp LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 15 August 2023 . en.
  18. Web site: Minnesota United acquire Cameron Dunbar in trade with LA Galaxy MLSSoccer.com . mlssoccer . December 23, 2022 . en.
  19. Web site: DC United acquire Derrick Williams in trade with LA Galaxy MLSSoccer.com . mlssoccer . December 23, 2022 . en.
  20. Web site: LA Galaxy Announce 2022 Roster Decisions LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . December 23, 2022 . en.
  21. Web site: End of an era: MLS legend Sacha Kljestan announces retirement MLSSoccer.com . mlssoccer . 5 January 2023 . en.
  22. Web site: Spanish playmaker Vazquez back for second stint with Toronto FC – TSN.ca . TSN . December 23, 2022 . en . December 16, 2022.
  23. Web site: LA Galaxy Free Up Designated Roster Slot and Acquire $1,000,000 in GAM from Colorado Rapids in Exchange for Forward Kévin Cabral LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . December 23, 2022 . en.
  24. Web site: LA Galaxy Acquire $50,000 in 2023 General Allocation Money and Second Round Pick in 2024 MLS SuperDraft from Nashville SC in Exchange for Defender Nick DePuy LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 5 January 2023 . en.
  25. Web site: LA Galaxy Transfer Midfielder Samuel Grandsir to Ligue 2 Side Le Havre AC LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 23 January 2023 . en.
  26. Web site: LA Galaxy Transfer Midfielder Carlos Harvey to USL Championship side Phoenix Rising FC LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 7 February 2023 . en.
  27. Web site: LA Galaxy Transfer Defender Julián Araujo to FC Barcelona LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 17 February 2023 . en.
  28. Web site: LA Galaxy Waive Defender Chase Gasper LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 17 April 2023 . en.
  29. Web site: LA Galaxy Waive Defender Séga Coulibaly LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 30 June 2023 . en.
  30. Web site: LA Galaxy Transfer Midfielder Efraín Álvarez to Liga MX Side Club Tijuana LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 8 September 2023 . en.
  31. Web site: LA Galaxy Select Two Players in 2023 MLS SuperDraft Presented by adidas LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . December 23, 2022 . en.
  32. Web site: LA Galaxy Announce 2023 Preseason Games at Dignity Health Sports Park LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . December 23, 2022 . en.
  33. Web site: LA Galaxy Announce 2023 MLS Regular Season Schedule LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . en.
  34. Web site: LA Galaxy to Play Host to Seattle Sounders FC in Round of 32 of 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at Dignity Health Sports Park on Wednesday, May 10 LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 28 April 2023 . en.
  35. Web site: LA Galaxy to Square Off Against LAFC in Round of 16 of 2023 Lamar Hunt U.S. Open Cup at BMO Stadium on Tuesday, May 23 LA Galaxy . lagalaxy . 12 May 2023 . en.