Fagúndez’s contract option was declined after a two-and-a-half-year stint with the Galaxy. The 30-year-old helped LA win MLS Cup 2024 and is among the most accomplished homegrown players in MLS history (originally New England), tallying 79g/75a in 424 appearances.
Nascimento was on a season-long loan from Brazilian side Botafogo with a purchase option. The 21-year-old produced 6g/4a in 28 games across all competitions.
Meanwhile, veteran forward Christian Ramírez received a contract extension and outside backs Mauricio Cuevas and John Nelson both had their contract options exercised.
It all signals belief in LA’s overall roster, which recovered from a historically poor start to qualify for the 2026 Concacaf Champions Cup (third place in Leagues Cup) and avoid a Wooden Spoon finish.
Contract options exercised (5)
- Mauricio Cuevas (D)
- Tucker Lepley (M)
- John Nelson (D)
- Isaiah Parente (M)
- Gino Vivi (M)
- Christian Ramirez (F)
- Brady Scott (GK)
Contract options declined (2)
- Miguel Berry (F)
- Eriq Zavaleta (D)
- Diego Fagúndez (M)
- Matheus Nascimento (F)