AARON LONG NEWS

Signs new contract with LAFC Long has signed a new three year contract with LAFC through 2027, the club announced.

Impact LAFC Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington described Long as "one of the best central defenders in MLS." Long was a consistent performer last season, logging his third-highest career minutes total. In 33 appearances, he recorded 34 tackles, 41 interceptions, and 130 clearances while serving as captain and helping the team reach the playoffs.

1 DAY AGO • ROTOWIRE

LAFC re-sign defender Aaron Long | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed LAFC have re-signed center back Aaron Long through 2027, the club announced Thursday. The 32-year-old def...

1 DAY AGO • MLSSOCCER.COM

Still in talks Long is set for free agency but remains in talks with LAFC.

Impact Long's contract has expired, but he remains in talks with LAFC, about making a return to the club. The defender did play a large role with LAFC, making 33 appearances (32 starts.) the defender would likely be a starter if he returns to LAFC.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Long scored one goal from one shot on target and had three interceptions in Saturday's 3-0 win over Kansas City.

Impact Long slotted home his first goal of the season on Saturday, his being the cherry on top of a 3-0 win over KC. This not only was his first of the season, but also his first since joining the club in 2023. He also helped provide a clean sheet, providing three clearances and winning four of six duels.

OCTOBER 7 • ROTOWIRE

Substitute option Wednesday Long (leg) is on the bench for the midweek clash against St. Louis City.

Impact Long returns to the initial squad after spending one week on the sidelines. He could be a solid center-back asset if given enough time on the pitch, having produced 107 clearances, 33 interceptions and 31 tackles across 26 matches played (25 starts) this year.

OCTOBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Added to injury report Long (leg) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Cincinnati.

Impact Long was a late addition to the injury report with a leg injury and a questionable tag. The defender only played 24 minutes off the bench last time out, with Maxime Chanot getting the start instead. If Long is ruled out, it would be Chanot who would likely get a full 90.

SEPTEMBER 27 • ROTOWIRE

Not used on bench Long was an unused option during Saturday's 5-1 loss to Columbus

Impact Long was not fit to play Saturday after picking up an injury against the Galaxy. He has been able to be a regular starter in the back line for LAFC during his second year, starting all 19 games while recording 22 tackles (15 won), 20 interceptions and 81 clearances while making 22 blocks with eight clean sheets.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up leg problem Long (leg) is questionable for Sunday's match against Houston.

Impact Long has only missed two starts all season, so his addition to the injury report could result in a big loss for the club. He will probably face a fitness test to decide his availability ahead of the match, hoping to start if he passes. However, if he is left out, Maxime Chanot will be his likely replacement in the center of the defense.

JULY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Solid defensively in win Long made one tackle, five clearances and two interceptions while helping his side to keep a clean sheet during Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Long formed a great defensive partnership with Maxime Chanot to dominate opposing forwards and lead LAFC to their fifth consecutive clean sheet. The center-back has been very since returning from injury last month, averaging four clearances and a little bit more than a tackle, an interception and a block over his last five.

JUNE 3 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 16 • LAFC.COM

Solid effort in victory Long registered two tackles (one won) and seven clearances in Wednesday's 2-0 win against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Long blocked a game-high four shots among other contributions to help his side secure a clean sheet at St. Louis. The defender played the full 90 minutes in each of the last two matches after returning from a lower leg problem. Therefore, he should continue to play a key role, looking to improve his already strong average of 4.7 clearances per game.

MAY 15 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against Timbers Long is questionable for Saturday's clash with Portland, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Long officially cares a questionable tag into Saturday's clash due to a lower leg issue. It's not clear how serious the injury might be, but it's definitely a concern for Long, who has started every single match so far in 2024. He did come off against RBNY with an injury after eight minutes, with Eddie Segura coming on to replace him.

APRIL 26 • ROTOWIRE

Mixed playing time Long totaled 25 appearances (18 starts) during the 2023 MLS season.

Impact Long had plenty to do throughout 2023, though his role was largely a depth one. Still injuries and need for rotation meant that his depth role still topped 1,600 minutes. The defender should remain a contributor, even if in a minor role, in 2024.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sees consistent starts Long had one tackle (one won), five clearances and one interception in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus Philadelphia Union. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 2nd minute.

Impact Long has featured in the lineup his last eight league appearances. In that span, he's totaled an assist with 32 clearances, 17 interceptions and 15 tackles (eight won).

SEPTEMBER 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC Signs Free Agent Defender Aaron Long | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC announced today that the Club has signed free agent defender Aaron Long to a two-year contract.

AUGUST 3, 2023 • LAFC.COM

United States advances to Gold Cup semifinals, ousting Canada on penalty kicks

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JULY 10, 2023

Records assist against Kansas City Long assisted a goal and won two of five tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Sporting KC. He also made nine clearances, a block and three interceptions in the match.

Impact Long picked out a first-time pass to a wide open Carlos Vela for his first assist of the season Saturday, and the 90th-minute score ended LAFC's six-game winless run in all competitions. Long has seen regular rotation all season in central defense, and Jesus Murillo, Denil Maldonado and Giorgio Chiellini will have to pick up some slack now as Long is set to miss at least the next four league matches while competing with the USMNT at the Gold Cup from June 24-July16.

JUNE 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Features off bench in loss Long (head) subbed into Wednesday's match against the Dynamo in the 70th minute, taking a shot and making two clearances in the 1-0 defeat.

Impact Long made his first MLS appearance in almost a month on Wednesday, returning as a heavily-bandaged substitute after suffering a head injury in the CCL final. He'll have another game against Sporting KC at the weekend before going away on international duty for the Gold Cup.

JUNE 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Long (head) is out for Wednesday's clash with Houston, according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Long remains on the sideline with a head injury for Wednesday's clash with Houston. The defender has missed three matches and will be on the sideline once more, likely keeping Denil Maldonado and Jesus Murillo in the starting XI.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out vs. Houston Long (head) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against the Dynamo, according to LAFC's injury report for the match.

Impact Long will miss a second straight game this weekend since suffering a head injury during the CONCACAF Champions League Final. Denil Maldonado and Jesus Murillo started in central defense for the draw against Atlanta United on Wednesday, though Giorgio Chiellini is an option in the position as well.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from injury report Long (head) was removed from the LAFC injury report for Saturday's trip to Houston.

Impact Long suffered a head laceration in the CONCACAF Champions League final and missed Wednesday's mid-week clash with Atlanta. The defender has been a consistent starter of late when fit, and could return directly to the starting XI on Saturday. Denil Maldonado and Jesus Murillo could get the start if Long remains on the bench.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers head injury in CCL Long was subbed out of the second leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Final in the 69th minute Sunday after suffering a head injury.

Impact Long's injury seemed to be more of a laceration than a concussion concern, but he will be questionable for Wednesday's MLS clash against Atlanta United.

JUNE 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in CCL Final Long (lower body) started and played the full 90 minutes in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions League Final on Wednesday.

Impact Long missed LAFC's last league game with a lower body injury a few weeks ago, but he's recovered since and was fit enough to play the full 90 minutes in Wednesday's continental clash.

JUNE 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Carlos Vela, LAFC have their work cut out for them against León

Escaping León with at least a tie (or at worst one-goal defeat) is essential with a lot on the line, both for LAFC and MLS.

MAY 30, 2023