LA Galaxy Trade MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman to Nashville SC

The Galaxy acquire midfielder Sean Davis in a deal involving salary adjustments and performance-based incentives.

Gastón Brugman, the 2024 MLS Cup Final MVP, was traded to Nashville SC just 12 days after leading the Galaxy to their record sixth league title.
Brugman, 32, played a limited role during the regular season but delivered a standout performance in the championship match, assisting on a key goal in the 2-1 victory over the New York Red Bulls.
The Galaxy received Sean Davis, a 31-year-old midfielder with extensive MLS experience, in exchange; Nashville will retain part of Davis' 2025 salary budget charge.
The trade includes a potential $100,000 in General Allocation Money for Nashville if Davis meets specific performance metrics.
Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz described the move as a difficult but necessary decision to maintain a competitive roster under MLS salary constraints.