LA Galaxy commerce MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville, 12 days after profitable the title
The LA Galaxy traded MLS Cup Last MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville on Thursday, simply 12 days after the Uruguayan midfielder led the membership to its file sixth league championship.
The Galaxy acquired midfielder Sean Davis from Nashville, which can retain a portion of Davis’ wage price range cost for subsequent 12 months.
Brugman was named the MVP of MLS’ championship match for his splendid efficiency filling in for injured star Riqui Puig within the Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the New York Pink Bulls on Dec. 7. Brugman commanded the sport from midfield, and he arrange the Galaxy’s first aim with an outstanding lengthy move to Joseph Paintsil.
However earlier than his dramatic return to a serious function within the title match, Brugman had performed a diminished function beneath coach Greg Vanney. Brugman started the season as a starter in midfield, however the Galaxy had used him principally as an alternative since midseason.
The 32-year-old Brugman had no objectives and 5 assists for the Galaxy final season, his third with the membership. He recorded six objectives and 10 assists in 71 profession appearances for the Galaxy, making 55 begins and often combating accidents.
“To take care of a championship-caliber roster in Main League Soccer, groups are sometimes compelled to make tough contractual choices, and right this moment’s commerce is proof of that” Galaxy common supervisor Will Kuntz mentioned in a press release. “Gastón is a fierce competitor, an unbelievable teammate, and an excellent higher particular person. He made numerous contributions to the Galaxy on the sphere and within the locker room throughout his time with the membership, and none was extra essential than his 2024 MLS Cup MVP efficiency earlier this month.”
Davis has 5 objectives and 27 assists in 263 profession MLS appearances for the Pink Bulls and Nashville. He had one help in 25 matches final season.
Nashville will obtain $100,000 in Basic Allocation Cash (GAM) from the Galaxy if Davis meets sure efficiency metrics.
Reporting by The Related Press.
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