CRISTIAN OLIVERA NEWS

LAFC transfers attacker Cristian Olivera, adds defender Artem Smolyakov The 22-year-old Uruguayan gets sent to Grêmio of Brazil’s Campeonato Série for a $4.5M fee; the 21-year-old Ukrainian joins the Black & Gold...

FEBRUARY 15 • DAILYNEWS.COM

LAFC transfer Cristian Olivera to Brazil's Grêmio | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Transfer LAFC have transferred attacker Cristian Olivera to Grêmio of Brazil’s Campeonato Série A, the club announc...

FEBRUARY 14 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nets on one shot Olivera scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and three chances created in Sunday's 2-1 victory over Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Olivera took one shot but was efficient, scoring his only chances while playing as creator more often than not himself. Olivera will now hope to carry this excellent form to Vancouver for the second match in the series. Olivera has the creativity and talent to single-handedly break open the tie in the second match.

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Denis Bouanga, Cristian Olivera score as LAFC opens MLS playoffs with 2-1 victory over Whitecaps

Denis Bouanga scored on a penalty kick in the first half and Cristian Olivera scored early in the second to lead Western Conference regular-season champion Los Angeles FC to a 2-1...

OCTOBER 28, 2024 • Associated Press

Called to international duty Olivera has been called up by Uruguay for their upcoming World Cup qualifiers and will not be an option for Sunday's match versus Vancouver.

Impact Olivera returned from injury and started the last three MLS matches, scoring against Kansas City while also making six shots (three on target), 12 crosses (six accurate), six tackles (three won) and five chances created in that span. His absence means that Mateusz Bogusz will likely return to the starting XI for LAFC on Sunday.

OCTOBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in win Olivera scored one goal from two shots (one on goal) and proveded two key passes in Saturday's 3-0 win over Kansas City.

Impact Olivera has now stated the last three matches at right-wing-back, though it did not hold him back from his attacking ways in this match, scoring his sixth goal of the year. This goal was his first since mid-July, and with Sergi Palencia playing well at centre-back, we could see Olivera in this position more and more with LA's surplus in attacking depth.

OCTOBER 7, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Back on pitch Olivera (leg) came on as a sub in the 67th minute during Wednesday's 3-1 win over SKC during the U.S Open Cup final.

Impact Olivera is back from his leg injury after missing the last four matches. He will look to pick up where he left off prior to his injury, scoring five goals and one assist in 18 MLS appearances, totaling 52 shots (24 on target), 28 tackles and 56 crosses (13 accurate).

SEPTEMBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable against ATX Olivera (leg) is questionable for Wednesday's match versus Austin FC.

Impact Olivera is still dealing with a leg injury picked up during his time with Uruguay, having missed the last two matches. With Carlos Vela returning to the team, the forward will have to work harder to maintain his starting role with the team, having scored five times with one assist in 18 appearances.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to Uruguay NT Olivera has been called up to the Uruguayan national team for the upcoming World Cup qualifiers and will not make the trip to Houston on Saturday.

Impact Olivera was part of the 2024 Copa America roster for Uruguay and will return for the World Cup qualifiers. He's also started the last nine MLS games in a row for LAFC, totaling four goals with an assist in that span. A formation change is in the works for LAFC with a change to a possible 4-1-3-2 or 4-3-1-2 with Denis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz also off on national team duty.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Plays 90 against Vancouver Olivera (undisclosed) started and appeared for 90 minutes in Tuesday's 2-2 (2-4) penalty win against Vancouver.

Impact Olivera has returned from injury after missing the club's last match due to an undisclosed issue. This is great news for the club, as he has started in every match he has been available for this season. That said, he should be expected to remain in the starting XI moving forward now that he is fit.

JULY 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Recap | LAFC 3-0 Club Tijuana - 2024 Leagues Cup | Los Angeles Football Club LAFC got its Leagues Cup campaign off to a winning start with a 3-0 victory against Liga MX side Club Tijuana at BMO Stadium on Friday night...

JULY 27, 2024 • LAFC.COM

Goal before injury Olivera scored one goal with his lone shot before exiting the Los Angeles Football Club's 1-1 draw Wednesday against Real Salt Lake with an undisclosed injury.

Impact Olivera's goal helped the Los Angeles Football Club log at least one point, which was needed after their 5-1 loss to Columbus on Sunday. However, an undisclosed injury prematurely ended his first instance of MLS action since the Copa America. Ideally, Olivera's availability becomes clear before LAFC play at Seattle on Saturday. Without him, they would have to rely on Kei Kamara or someone else as part of their front three.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to lineup Wednesday Olivera (not injury related) is in the starting XI for Wednesday's game against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Olivera spent the last few weeks with the Uruguayan squad in Copa America, though he wasn't very active there and returned to Los Angeles in time for this match. The winger will take Kei Kamara's place in the front line, with Mateusz Bogusz moving to a central position. Olivera has been an offensive threat this season, scoring four goals and one assist in 16 starts.

JULY 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On Uruguay roster Olivera is on the Copa America roster for Uruguay for the summer's upcoming tournament.

Impact Olivera will be a significant loss for LAFC as he is set to miss a minimum of five matches as he joins Uruguay for Copa America. He's scored four goals with one assists while averaging about 3.1 shots per game and starting all 16 matches. His absence may stur up a formation change for the team, with Denis Bouanga and Mateusz Bogusz set to be the two strikers in 3-5-2 formation, with Erik Duenas set for minutes in the starting XI.

JUNE 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in win Olivera had three off-target shots, created one chance, sent in six inaccurate crosses, made three tackles (two won) and drew two fouls during Saturday's 2-0 win over FC Dallas.

Impact Olivera was very active from the wing, but wasn't very accurate when trying to finish plays or cross for teammates, something that also happened on the previous two contests. With four goals and one assist over 16 starts this season, the forward is still one of LAFC's biggest threats and there's a lot of faith on his ability to eventually convert quantity into quality.

JUNE 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Active despite not scoring Olivera generated three shots (one on goal), three crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Olivera was unable to find the back of the net, but his pace and skill in the final meters certainly complicated a struggling Atlanta defense. Olivera is expected to remain in the XI against Minnesota United on Wednesday since he has three goals and one assist across his last five appearances.

MAY 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Olivera leads Los Angeles FC against Saint Louis City SC

Cristian Olivera leads Los Angeles FC into a matchup with Saint Louis City SC following a two-goal performance against the Vancouver Whitecaps

MAY 14, 2024 • Associated Press

Nets brace Olivera scored two goals to go with six shots (four on goal), four crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Olivera was at his brilliant best during Saturday's dominant win over Vancouver. The forward was simply unstoppable in the attack and was getting in behind the defense with ease. Olivera will hope to keep this good form going as he continues a red-hot start to the season.

MAY 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC 3, Whitecaps 0: Vancouver's unbeaten streak broken as Cristian Olivera scores 2 goals Vancouver lost for just the second time in its last seven matches

MAY 13, 2024 • THEPROVINCE.COM

Cristian Olivera shows LAFC "progress" as Copa América nears | MLSSoccer.com Cristian Olivera has found his shooting boots.

MAY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

WATCH: Cristian Olivera brace leads LAFC over Vancouver Whitecaps | MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MAY 12, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Cristian Olivera, Denis Bouanga lead LAFC past Whitecaps Cristian Olivera scored two goals and Denis Bouanga had three assists to lead Los Angeles FC to a 3-0 victory over the host Vancouver Whitec...

MAY 12, 2024 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM

Cristian Olivera scores 2 goals, Denis Bouanga adds 3 assists as LAFC beats Whitecaps 3-0

Cristian Olivera scored two goals, the 22-year-old’s first multi-goal game in MLS, Denis Bouanga added three assists and Los Angeles FC beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0

MAY 12, 2024 • Associated Press

Scores in loss to San Jose Olivera fired six shots, scoring with one of his three on goal efforts. He also placed six crosses (one accurate) and created a chance in Saturday's 3-1 loss to the San Jose Earthq...

Impact Olivera was LA's main playmaker Saturday. His crosses and passing set up a series of opportunities that his team mates could not convert. He did get onto the scoresheet and was unlucky not to bag a second late in the game when a curling effort was well saved by William Yarbrough. The Uruguayan striker created an assist in LA's last match but this was his first goal in six outings.

MAY 6, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in home win Olivera assisted once to go with three shots (two on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-2 victory versus Portland Timbers.

Impact Olivera created Timothy Tillman's goal in the 49th minute to double LA's lead with his first assist in the campaign. The forward registered three or more shots for the sixth time in the season. He scored only once so far, though.

MAY 1, 2024 • ROTOWIRE