The struggling Los Angeles Galaxy signed defender Mauricio Cuevas from Belgium’s Club Brugge on Wednesday.
Cuevas, 20, was previously in the Galaxy’s academy before departing to Brugge in January of last year. He had five assists in 21 games for Galaxy II before departing.
Cuevas was playing for Brugge’s development team Club NXT where he had two assists in 23 games.
“We are pleased to welcome Mauricio back to the LA Galaxy family,” head coach and sporting director Greg Vanney said in a statement. “We have always appreciated Mauricio’s talent and his passion for the club. He’s a versatile fullback that will contribute to the team while continuing to develop as a player.”
Cuevas, a Los Angeles native, is expected to play for the United States in the upcoming FIFA U-20 World Cup in Argentina.
The Galaxy are just 1-4-3 (6 points) on the season, winning their first game 2-0 at home against Austin FC on Saturday. Los Angeles is next to last in the Western Conference, only ahead of Sporting Kansas City.
The Galaxy have given up 12 goals, tied for fourth most in the Western Conference.
–Field Level Media