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Returns to bench Costa (calf) is on the bench for Saturday's clash with Seattle.

Impact Costa was upgraded to questionable earlier in the week and now returns to the bench. The winger will look to test his calf with a late cameo, likely competing with Memo Rodriguez for the starting role moving forward.

APRIL 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Costa (calf) is listed as questionable in LA's injury report for Saturday's clash against the Sounders.

Impact Costa is yet to feature this season for the Galaxy due to a calf injury, but he will be facing a fitness test in order to be available against Seattle this weekend. Efrain Alvarez and Memo Rodriguez have been filling in on the right wing in his absence.

MARCH 30, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Still out against Kansas City Costa (calf) will remain sidelined for Saturday's clash against Sporting KC, according to the Galaxy's injury report.

Impact Costa will miss a second straight game to begin the 2023 campaign due to a hamstring injury. Efrain Alvarez lined up on the right wing in his absence against FC Dallas last weekend.

MARCH 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Unavailable against Dallas Costa (calf) has been ruled out of Saturday's clash against FC Dallas, according to the Galaxy's injury report.

Impact Costa is still dealing with a calf injury that would have ruled him out of last weekend's neutral-site El Trafico had mother nature not intervened and postponed the game, and he is sidelined once again versus Dallas this weekend. With Chicharito (hamstring) also out, the Galaxy might have to get creative with their attacking options around new Designated Player Riqui Puig.

MARCH 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out for home opener Costa (calf) will not be an option for Saturday's home opener against LAFC, as per Galaxy's injury report.

Impact Costa made 18 starts in 29 appearances with the team in 2022, generating four goals and one assists from the midfield. He is expected to split playing time with Efrain Alvarez this season, who will likely start in his place in Saturday's El Trafico.

FEBRUARY 24, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as starter Costa scored four goals and recorded an assist in his first season in MLS.

Impact Costa began the campaign as an underwhelming starter then lost his spot in the XI while he dealt with some injury issues around May but then returned and looked in good form in September through the playoffs, finishing with 29 appearances (18 starts) overall in his rookie season with the Galaxy. The 32-year-old can play on either wing as well as in attacking midfield.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot in playoff win Costa took a shot and made an interception in Saturday's 1-0 Round One playoff victory against Nashville SC.

Impact Costa has now started four of LA's last five matches on the right wing, taking nine total shots (three on target), recording two secondary assists and scoring a goal in that span. Next week will be an El Trafico clash in the Western Conference semifinals.

OCTOBER 15, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Strikes from penalty spot in draw Costa scored from the penalty spot and had another shot on target in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Real Salt Lake. He also executed four crosses (none accurate).

Impact Costa played in an attacking midfield role down the right flank. His penalty was well taken and although he was active on the ball all game it was disappointing that he only managed one shot on target. His performance this season has been very mediocre, it has been five games since his last goal. He was subbed after 80 for Victor Vazquez. From 25 appearances (15 starts) he has scored four goals and provided one assist.

OCTOBER 3, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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OCTOBER 2, 2022 • Associated Press

Cleared to return Costa missed a 3-2 win over San Jose due to suspension but is available once more for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Costa was suspended for one match for a straight red card against Colorado and was sidelined against San Jose. The winger is set to return Saturday against Salt Lake, before the suspension had just one start in his previous four matches making a return to the bench more likely than another berth in the starting XI.

SEPTEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off against Colorado Costa received a straight red card in the 62nd minute of Saturday's 4-1 victory against the Rapids. He took two shots and created two chances in the match before going off.

Impact Costa was sent off after a violent foul on Michael Barrios on Saturday, his second red card of the season. He will be suspended for next weekend's Cali Classico, and possibly for longer if MLS deems it necessary.

SEPTEMBER 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Creates two chances in loss Costa created two chances in Saturday's 4-2 defeat against Sporting KC.

Impact Costa was mostly quiet aside from corner kicks and set pieces on Saturday, and he hasn't lasted more than 65 minutes in an MLS match since May. That being said, he has started the last three games in a row.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in loss Costa logged two crosses (one accurate) in 63 minutes of Saturday's 1-0 loss to FC Dallas.

Impact Costa has started in each of the last two matches but hasn't lasted past two-thirds in either contest. With 11 crosses in his last four appearances, Costa may have figured out how to be consistent in this team, but it's still be an underwhelming season for a once-talented winger.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 16, 2022 • Associated Press

First assist of the season Costa had an assist while taking three shots (one on goal), crossing four times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to San Jose.

Impact Costa entered the match at halftime and set up Dejan Joveljic for the Galaxy's second goal in the 88th. The assist was the first of the season for the attacker as he finished with the second highest amount of crosses and chances created on the team in the loss.

JULY 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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JULY 13, 2022 • YOUTUBE

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JULY 9, 2022 • Associated Press

LA Galaxy's Douglas Costa suspended for violent conduct | MLSSoccer.com The MLS Disciplinary Committee has issued several decisions following Week 17 of the 2022 season.

JULY 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Suspension extended by MLS Costa's red card suspension has been extended for an additional game by the MLS Disciplinary Committee.

Impact Costa received a straight red card after full time in last week's defeat against Minnesota United for elbowing Joseph Rosales in the head. He served one leg of his suspension against Montreal on Monday and he will now also be suspended for Friday's El Traffico match. Dejan Joveljic could continue up front alongside Chicharito in a 4-4-2 formation in Costa's absence.

JULY 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off after full-time Costa was shown a straight red card after full time for throwing an elbow during Wednesday's 3-2 loss to Minnesota.

Impact Costa completely lost his composure after full time, throwing an elbow directly at Joseph Rosales and being sent off immediately. It's disappointing for the winger who is just making his way back from a hamstring injury and will now be suspended at least one match. Costa will be out against Montreal on Monday, giving another start to Samuel Grandsir.

JUNE 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Makes bench Wednesday Douglas Costa (hamstring) is on the bench for Wednesday's game against Minnesota United.

Impact The Brazilian had missed two games in a row, but his presence on the bench should provide quite a boost for the Galaxy. Expect him to come off the bench if the Galaxy face adversity in the second half.

JUNE 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Should be available against Minnesota Costa (hamstring) will be available for Wednesday's clash against Minnesota United, Galaxy manager Greg Vanney said Monday.

Impact Costa was supposed to have made his return to the pitch during the Cali Classico last weekend, but that game was postponed until September. That gave him a few more days to recover so he's expected to be able to start on Wednesday.

JUNE 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Costa (hamstring) was back in training with Los Angeles this week and could be available for selection in Saturday's clash against the Earthquakes, Damian Calhoun of the Daily Bree...

Impact Costa has missed the Galaxy's last two MLS games with a hamstring injury, but he could make his return in the Cali Classico on Saturday.

JUNE 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Out against Portland Costa (hamstring) has been ruled out for Saturday's clash against the Timbers, LA manager Greg Vanney said Wednesday.

Impact This will be the second game Costa has missed with this hamstring injury, and Vanney said that he is trying to give him a rest so that he can be fully fit for the Galaxy's upcoming stretch of games through July. In Costa's absence will likely see Samuel Grandsir, Victor Vazquez and Kevin Cabral line up from left to right behind Chicharito.

JUNE 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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