Overview
- LA Galaxy confirmed the midfielder had successful ACL reconstructive surgery on his left knee and will miss the entire 2026 season.
- The procedure took place in Barcelona, with multiple reports identifying Dr. Ramón Cugat as the surgeon.
- Puig said a medical checkup revealed the graft from his initial reconstruction “wasn't right,” prompting the second operation.
- He originally tore the ligament in the 2024 Western Conference final, missed all of 2025, and had resumed training before this setback.
- The club faces roster decisions for 2026, including potentially using a season-ending injury list to open a Designated Player slot, after already adding Jakob Glesnes and Justin Haak.