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Creates two chances Fagundez registered two crosses (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 5-2 defeat versus Minnesota United.

Impact Fagundez has started five of the last nine matches played, recording a goal and an assist since joining the club from Austin FC. He's totaled three goals and assists overall this year, which is far off from his total in 2022.

OCTOBER 11, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sharp has hat trick, Fagundez scores winner as Galaxy rally past Minnesota United 4-3

Billy Sharp had his first career hat trick and Diego Fagundez scored the winner as the Los Angeles Galaxy rallied from a two-goal deficit to beat Minnesota United 4-3

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores off the bench against Minnesota Fagundez scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) and one chance created in Thursday's 4-3 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Fagundez replaced Oriol Rosell at half time and scored the winner in the 82nd minute assisted by Tyler Boyd. In addition to that, he also made one clearance. He has scored thrice and assisted twice this season in 24 games and has now recorded goal involvements in back to back games.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in El Trafico loss Fagundez assisted once to go with five crosses (one accurate) and two corners in Sunday's 4-2 defeat against Los Angeles Football Club.

Impact Fagundez recorded his second assist of the season and his first since the season opener Saturday, as he set up Billy Sharp's goal in the 25th minute with a through ball. It was the only chance he created in the match and he also recorded a secondary assist for the second consecutive match.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy's Diego Fagundez approaching 350th career appearance The midfielder, who once had dreams of making an impact in MLS, debuted as a 16-year-old with New England in 2011

SEPTEMBER 9, 2023 • DAILYNEWS.COM

Looks lively on the wing Fagundez generated seven crosses (three successful) in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Houston

Impact Fagundez performed really well for this new team and created three chances and also made three tackles. This was the first time he started for the club and is expected to feature again as primary winger Douglas Costa is out injured. He has scored twice and assisted once for his old club Austin this season and will hope to improve his performances even more.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy obtain Diego Fagundez from Austin FC The Los Angeles Galaxy acquired midfielder Diego Fagundez from Austin FC on Tuesday in exchange for midfielder Memo Rodriguez and up to $900...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MIAMIHERALD.COM

Diego Fagundez joins LA Galaxy from Austin FC in trade for Memo Rodríguez | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade - LA receive: Diego Fagundez, up to $150k GAM - ATX receive: Memo Rodríguez, up to $900k GAM The LA Galaxy ha...

AUGUST 1, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Galaxy acquire Diego Fagundez from Austin FC Fagundez signed a contract extension last offseason to make him among Austin FC's highest-paid players.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Dealt to Galaxy Fagundez was traded to LA Galaxy for Memo Rodriguez and up to $900,000 in GAM, Austin announced.

Impact Fagundez is headed to LA Galaxy in a major move in the Western Conference. The midfielder has been less than stellar in 2023 but is coming off an incredible 2022 where he totaled six goals and 13 assists in over 3,000 minutes played. Fagundez should immediately step into a major role with LA Galaxy.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the net in emphatic victory Fagundez scored a goal to go with two shots (one on-goal), three crosses (two accurate) and one corner in Sunday's 4-1 victory versus Minnesota United.

Impact Fagundez scored his second goal in four games in Saturday's victory over Minnesota United. From 17 appearances (12 starts) the Uruguayan midfielder has now scored twice and provided an assist.

JULY 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four corners versus Inter Fagundez recorded one shot (zero on goal), three crosses (one accurate), three chances created and four corners in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Inter Miami CF.

Impact Fagundez continues his stellar run of late as he's now bagged one goal on seven shots (three on target) while adding six chances created and 15 crosses over his past three matches alone. Return to set pieces has also been boosting his numbers of late.

JULY 4, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in rivalry win Fagundez scored one goal to go with five shots (three on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and seven corners in Thursday's 3-0 victory against FC Dallas.

Impact Fagundez scored his first goal of the season after a beautiful chip shot hit the back of the net in the 42nd minute. This was his first goal contribution since the first game of the season. The American midfielder has now started the last four games and over that span has recorded seven shots and 20 crosses.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench against Dallas Fagundez is on the bench during Saturday's match against FC Dallas.

Impact Fagundez has recovered quicker than expected and is on the bench Saturday. He is still looking for his first goal of the season after being scoreless in seven games thus far, totaling just an assist on 19 crosses (two accurate).

MAY 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Could return this weekend Fagundez (groin) has been recovering well and could see a return for Saturday's match against FC Dallas, confirmed manager Josh Wolff per Phil West of the Striker News. "Diego Fag...

Impact Fagundez has been taken off the injury report and could see an appearances Saturday. He will likely start off the bench at minimum until he returns to full match fitness. He's yet to score a goal while recording just one goal in seven matches thus far. Rodney Redes is expected to start again against FC Dallas alongside Emiliano Rigoni, Alexander Ring and Daniel Pereira in the midfield.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with groin injury Fagundez is expected to miss about one month with a Grade 2 groin injury, Austin manager Josh Wolff told The Striker's Phil West on Thursday.

Impact Fagundez picked up this groin injury in the second half of last weekend's scoreless draw with the Whitecaps, and he's now set to miss at least the next five matches against LA, San Jose, Portland, Dallas and Seattle while he recovers. This is a pretty big blow for an already struggling Austin team as Fagundez recorded six goals and 13 assists last season -- the latter stat being the second-highest mark in the league. Ethan Finlay is expected to take over as the starter on the left wing in Fagundez's absence, and other star attackers like Emiliano Rigoni and Sebastian Driussi will have to shoulder more of offensive responsibility as well.

APRIL 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet again in scoreless draw Fagundez took two shots (one on goal), created one chance and took three corners over 55 minutes in Saturday's 0-0 draw with Vancouver.

Impact Fagundez assisted in the season opener but hasn't contributed to a goal in six appearances since then. He's off to a quiet start in 2023 after notching 15 assists last season. Fagundez will try to get back on track on Saturday against the LA Galaxy.

APRIL 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots in win Fagundez took two shots (one on target) and made two clearances in Saturday's 1-0 victory against CF Montreal. He also won one of two tackles in the match.

Impact Fagundez did not create a single chance against Montreal on Saturday. The last time that happened for him in an MLS game was back on July 9 of last season, snapping a 19-game streak (including playoffs) with at least one chance created.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in season opener Fagundez took a shot and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Fagundez set up Jon Gallagher's goal on Saturday before expansion side St. Louis broke Austin hearts by stealing the victory late on. As MLS's runner up for assists last season, Fagundez will want to bounce back from this team result next weekend against Montreal.

FEBRUARY 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Extends contract with Austin Fagundez has signed a three-year contract extension with the option to add another with Austin FC, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Fagundez has racked up 13 goals and 17 assists in 70 MLS appearances (65 starts) during his two campaigns in Austin, and he finished second in the league in assists last season. The 28-year-old left winger has now signed on with the club through 2025 at least.

FEBRUARY 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs. LAFC Fagundez made a clearance, an interception and created three chances in the 3-0 defeat against LAFC in the Western Conference Final.

Impact Fagundez's and Austin's 2022 came to an end in the Conference Final, but the 27-year-old and his club both had astounding campaigns overall. He finished second in MLS with 12 regular season assists (only behind Luciano Acosta) to go along with the six goals he scored, and he should remain one of the first names in Austin's lineup on the left wing heading into 2023.

NOVEMBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Austin FC on brink of MLS final a year after difficult debut

Austin FC has made a huge turnaround from its first season in Major League Soccer

OCTOBER 28, 2022 • Associated Press

Takes four shots against Dallas Fagundez took four shots (two on target) and created a chance in Sunday's 2-1 victory against FC Dallas in the Western Conference semifinal. He also made a clearance and won one of...

Impact Fagundez remained a big attacking threat from the left wing on Sunday, though this time he was more dangerous as a direct shooter rather than through his passing. Still, MLS's joint-assist leader (including playoffs) will want to add to his season tally of 13 in next weekend's Western Conference Final against Supporters' Shield winners LAFC.

OCTOBER 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Logs helper in playoff victory Fagundez tallied one assist on 17 crosses (seven accurate) and eight corners during Sunday's 2-2 penalty shootout victory over Real Salt Lake. He converted from the spot in the sho...

Impact Fagundez tied teammate Emiliano Rigoni for a pitch-high in crosses, but he connected on three more of his attempts. He was also his squad's preferred corner kick option during most situations. He played the full 120 and successfully converted his penalty shootout turn. He should remain a focal point of the Austin FC attack as the team advances to face either Dallas or Minnesota in the next round.

OCTOBER 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Diego Fagundez: My South American upbringing in Massachusetts | MLSSoccer.com I was born in Uruguay, though my memories of it are pretty faint.

OCTOBER 7, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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