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Aaron Long Ruled Out for Remainder of Season Following Achilles Surgery

LAFC must rebuild its back line in its pursuit of the playoffs with the U.S. team veteran sidelined.

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LAFC center back Aaron Long, front left, is driven off the field in a cart after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during the second half of a game against FC Dallas on Saturday night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Aaron Long underwent successful surgery on July 15 to repair a ruptured left Achilles suffered in the 76th minute of a July 12 match against FC Dallas.
  • He is confirmed to miss the rest of the 2025 MLS campaign as he enters rehabilitation from the season-ending injury.
  • LAFC holds a 9–5–5 Western Conference record and will need to adjust its defensive setup in his absence.
  • The 32-year-old center back has started every match this season, totaling 60 starts across three years at the club and scoring once.
  • Long has earned 35 caps with the U.S. men’s national team, captained on five occasions, and featured at the 2022 World Cup and 2023 Gold Cup.