The injured Spaniard made an unexpected appearance at the club's Season Ticket Member Open Training, boosting fan morale
Puig attends open training session, recovering from ACL injuryMidfielder interacts with fans, signs autographsAppearance highlights player's commitment to clubGetty Images SportWHAT HAPPENED
Riqui Puig, sidelined with an ACL injury, surprised LA Galaxy fans by attending the club's Season Ticket Member Open Training session at Dignity Health Sports Park. The former Barcelona star’s arrival on the ground was met with cheers and applause, with fans pleased to see the star.
The Spanish midfielder, though unable to participate in drills, spent time interacting with supporters, signing autographs, and observing his teammates' practice.
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LA Galaxy have had a difficult start to the 2025 MLS season, having lost five of their eight games and are still winless after eight league games. They sit at the bottom of the Western Conference with three points and are second-last on the combined table, ahead of only CF Montreal.
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Following their 1-1 draw to the Houston Dynamo, the LA Galaxy ended a run of two defeats in the MLS and three in their last four games across all competitions. They now face Austin FC on the road on April 18 next in the league and then host Portland Timbers on April 27 following that.