John Nelson
27-Year-Old
Los Angeles Galaxy
MLS
Contract option picked up
Nelson's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.
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Nelson will return to LA Galaxy for the 2026 season after his option was exercised. The defender made 34 appearances this season, starting 24 of them, and registered one assist along with career highs of 14 chances created, 21 tackles and 83 clearances. He is expected to hold a similar role heading into the 2026 season with Galaxy.
Nelson will return to LA Galaxy for the 2026 season after his option was exercised. The defender made 34 appearances this season, starting 24 of them, and registered one assist along with career highs of 14 chances created, 21 tackles and 83 clearances. He is expected to hold a similar role heading into the 2026 season with Galaxy.
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Defensive stalwart
Nelson generated five tackles (four won), six clearances and one interception in Saturday's 4-1 victory versus Sporting Kansas City.
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Assists equalizer Saturday
Nelson assisted once to go with one cross (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-1 draw versus Houston Dynamo. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 100th minute.
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Plays 72 minutes Tuesday
Nelson (thigh) was in the starting lineup in Tuesday's CONCACAF quarterfinal first leg against Tigres and played 72 minutes confirming he has fully recovered from his injury.
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Uncertain to play Saturday
Nelson (thigh) is questionable for Saturday's match against Orlando City, manager Greg Vanney told Alex Ruiz of The Galactic Tribune.
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Questionable with thigh injury
Nelson is questionable for Saturday's match against Minnesota due to a thigh injury.
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