Will Marco Reus stay in LA? Here’s the latest | OneFootball

From Hero to Zero. This is how last season can be summed up for Los Angeles Galaxy in Major League Soccer (MLS). Starting as the defending champions, the franchise, led by former Dortmund player Marco Reus (36), brutally plummeted to the bottom of the table.

Good for LA Galaxy that there are no relegations in the MLS. Otherwise, the Galácticos would no longer be in the top league next season. After celebrating the championship in December 2024 with a 2-1 win against the New York Red Bulls, the team couldn't get going at all the following year.

It wasn't until the 17th game(!) that Reus & Co. celebrated their first win of the season. Up until then, there were only four draws and 12 losses in the record. In the end, Los Angeles landed in the second-to-last place in the Western Conference of the MLS—far from the playoff spots. At least they managed a third place in the Leagues Cup with participants from the USA, Canada, and Mexico.

Across all competitions, Reus was on the field 27 times. With eight goals and nine assists, his record is quite satisfactory. However, a thigh injury sidelined him for weeks in the final phase of the season.

High Praise for Reus

Although Reus' contract with the Galaxy runs until the end of 2026, there are already initial considerations about how the BVB legend's future will unfold. Tom Braun, president and CEO of the West Coast franchise, can imagine the veteran staying beyond 2026.

“Marco has played a significant role in the club's success, helped us win the championship last year, and we are happy that he is part of the team,” Braun explained to the Ruhr Nachrichten. Negotiations with the 36-year-old are reportedly already underway.

“I think bringing someone like Marco Reus to the MLS means a lot,” the manager says proudly. “His skills on the field speak for themselves. Our fans love him and have really supported him. He has done so much for our team and our community.”

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