The Galaxy ’ s biggest year-end moves were previously announced , meaning winger Douglas Costa and forward Javier “ Chicharito ” Hernandez aren ’ t back in 2024 . Crucially , that opens two Designated Player spots alongside midfielder Riqui Puig . But LA ’ s roster turnover doesn ’ t stop there after a 13th-place finish in the Western Conference . They declined contract options for right back Calegari and veteran striker Billy Sharp , among others . Calegari is recovering from a torn ACL and occupied a U-22 Initiative roster slot while on loan from Brazilian powerhouse Fluminense . Sharp , a Sheffield United legend , had 6g / 2a in 711 minutes after joining midsummer .
Further , winger Michael Barrios and defender Tony Alfaro aren ’ t in the Galaxy ' s plans and amounted to half-season rentals . They joined via midsummer trades – Barrios from Colorado Rapids and Alfaro from New York City FC – as LA contended with transfer sanctions .
There ' s uncertainty around winger Tyler Boyd , who was extended a bona fide offer after posting 7g / 4a in 34 games during his first MLS season . Wherever those negotiations net out , LA ' s roster currently stands at just 21 players .
Contract Options Exercised ( Nov . 10 ) Daniel Aguirre ( M ) Preston Judd ( F ) Novak Mićović ( GK ) Gino Vivi ( M )
Extended Bona Fide Offer ( Nov . 10 ) Tyler Boyd ( F )
Contract Options Declined ( Nov . 10 ) Tony Alfaro ( D ) Calegari ( D ) Jonathan Klinsmann ( GK ) Kelvin Leerdam ( D ) Uri Rosell ( M ) Billy Sharp ( F )
Out of Contract ( Nov . 10 ) Michael Barrios ( F ) Douglas Costa ( F ) Javier “ Chicharito ” Hernandez ( F ) Adam Saldaña ( M )
After a record-setting expansion season , St . Louis CITY are poised to largely run it back in 2024 . That ' s a perfectly understandable approach , too , after their odds-defying MLS introduction procured the Western Conference ' s No . 1 seed and a 2024 Concacaf Champions Cup berth .
The Midwest club has 25 players under contract for 2024 , including breakthrough talents Sam Adeniran and Aziel Jackson ( contract options exercised ). Célio Pompeu and Josh Yaro , two pieces from their 2022 MLS NEXT Pro side , were also retained .
As for departures , Expansion Draft selections Jonathan Bell and John Nelson are both out of contract and available in the year-end Waiver Draft .
Left back Selmir Pidro and midfielder Isak Jensen remain out on loan to European clubs .
One big question : With an open DP spot , will St . Louis make a splashy signing ? Or are more system-based , team-is-the-star additions en route ?
Contract Options Exercised ( Nov . 29 ) Sam Adeniran ( F ) Lucas Bartlett ( D ) Aziel Jackson ( M ) Anthony Markanich ( D ) Célio Pompeu ( M ) Jared Stroud ( M ) Akil Watts ( D ) Josh Yaro ( D )
Contract Options Declined ( Nov . 29 ) Michael Creek ( GK ) Max Schneider ( M )
Out of Contract ( Nov . 29 ) Jonathan Bell ( D ) John Nelson ( D )
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