Overview
- The Galaxy said the procedure will address the torn left ACL that sidelined the 26-year-old for all of 2025.
- He suffered the injury in the 2024 Western Conference final, and without him the club posted a franchise-worst seven wins last season.
- Puig had delivered career highs in 2024 with 13 goals and 15 assists and led MLS in touches and passes, underscoring his central role in the attack.
- After a fall return to training, a setback on a holiday trip to Spain led to consultations with club physicians and outside specialists and the decision to operate again.
- With $5.78 million in 2025 earnings and a deal through 2027, the team could consider freeing a designated-player slot if post-op guidance suggests he will not play this season.