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Four crosses in loss Alvarez had four crosses (zero accurate) and four corners in Wednesday's 2-0 loss against Columbus Crew.

Impact Alvarez whipped in four crosses Wednesday, but failed to record one accurate cross. He also took four corners and created one chance (his first since March 19) in his 61 minutes of action.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs. Vancouver Alvarez took two shots and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against the Whitecaps.

Impact Alvarez has tallied six shots (two on target) and five chances created through three MLS starts on the right wing this season, but the Galaxy have only scored two goals as a team in absence of Chicharito (hamstring) and Douglas Costa (calf).

MARCH 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Active in scoreless draw Alvarez registered two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one corner in Saturday's 0-0 draw against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Alvarez looked active on the right side of the midfielder for the Galaxy, creating changes and recording multiple shots for the second game in a row. However, he was subbed off in the second half for the second time as well, and that reduces his fantasy upside. He'll try to deliver an improved effort when the Galaxy take on the Whitecaps on Saturday.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Assists in opener Alvarez took two shots, sent in five crosses, and logged a secondary assist in Saturday's 3-1 loss at FC Dallas.

Impact Alvarez was active on the attacking end, and he earned an assist for his efforts despite the loss. He'll look to continue his strong start in another tough road test at Sporting KC.

MARCH 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ends season as backup Alvarez tallied three goals and five assists across 29 MLS appearances (12 starts) this season for the Galaxy.

Impact Alvarez was dangerous as an impact substitute this season as he scored once and assisted three goals in 10 appearances off the bench from July to the end of the season. The 20-year-old will hope to continue earning opportunities on the right wing or in attacking midfield in 2023, though he's competing for playing time with the likes of Douglas Costa and Kevin Cabral.

NOVEMBER 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Alvarez subbed into Sunday's match against the Dynamo in the 66th minute, and he took a shot and assisted a goal in the 3-1 victory.

Impact Alvarez picked up his second assist in as many appearances Sunday in setting up Dejan Joveljic's late strike. His last MLS start came back in mid-July, but he has done enough off the bench in recent months to continue earning substitute opportunities for Los Angeles during the playoffs.

OCTOBER 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Assists off bench Alvarez assisted once to go with one shot (zero on goal) and two chances created in Sunday's 3-2 victory against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Alvarez is up to eight goal contributions despite making just 12 starts, and his consistent production off the bench is a big reason why. It's hard to trust Alvarez for fantasy managers with such an inconsistent role, but when in the starting XI Alvarez has been a stable producer. Alvarez has two more chances to try and earn a spot in the starting XI before the MLS playoffs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal in blowout win Alvarez subbed into Saturday's match against the Whitecaps in the 69th minute and he scored a goal in the 5-2 victory.

Impact Alvarez piled onto Vancouver's misery on Saturday with a garbage time score, and he now has a goal and an assist off the bench in his last two appearances.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Chicharito and the LA Galaxy host the Vancouver Whitecaps

Chicharito leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the Vancouver Whitecaps after a two-goal showing against Sporting Kansas City

AUGUST 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Records assist against Kansas City Alvarez subbed into Saturday's match against Sporting KC in the 59th minute and he assisted a goal in the 4-2 defeat.

Impact Alvarez set up a goal for Chicharito as his side tried to mount a comeback late on in Saturday's match. Alvarez had started four consecutive games on the right wing in early July, but he's returned to the bench recently in favor of Douglas Costa and Kevin Cabral.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy top Chivas 2-0, América beats LAFC at SoFi Stadium

Dejan Joveljic and Jonathan Pérez each scored, and the Los Angeles Galaxy defeated Chivas de Guadalajara 2-0 in a friendly at SoFi Stadium

AUGUST 4, 2022 • Associated Press

Creates three chances Alvarez had three shots (zero on goal), four crosses (two accurate), and three corners in Sunday's 2-0 loss to Colorado Rapids.

Impact Alvarez was the sole bright spot during Sunday's loss, creating three chances on four crosses in a solid creative performance. His individual performance proved to be too little to accomplish anything in the match though as LA Galaxy struggled to produce anything around him. Alvarez will have a chance to be creative once more against a poor Atlanta defense on Sunday.

JULY 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Second assist of season Alvarez had an assist while taking two off target shots, crossing five times (two accurate) and creating two chances during Monday's 4-0 win over Montreal.

Impact Alvarez set up Chicharito in the eighth minute assisting the opening goal of the match. The assist was the second of the season for the midfielder while his five crosses led the Galaxy in the win.

JULY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy's Joveljic nets 2 goals in 4-1 win over Austin

Dejan Joveljic scored two goals and the LA Galaxy beat Austin 4-1 on Sunday

MAY 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Impactful as substitute Alvarez had an assist with his lone chance created and scored a goal while taking three shots (two on goal) and crossing twice inaccurately during Sunday's 4-1 win over Austin FC.

Impact Alvarez entered the match at halftime, setting up Dejan Joveljic in the 88th minute before scoring himself in the 90th to play a role in the Galaxy's final two goals. The goal was the second of the season for the attacker while his assist was his first of the campaign.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in loss Alvarez took four shots (two on target) and created two chances in Sunday's 3-0 defeat against the Dynamo.

Impact Alvarez returned to the right wing on Sunday and he was active going forward against Houston despite his team's defeat. He hasn't scored in MLS since March 6, and he'll want to end that drought next weekend against Austin FC, which have conceded 14 goals in 13 matches this season.

MAY 23, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy take shutout streak into matchup against Real Salt Lake

The LA Galaxy head into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after putting together two straight shutout wins

APRIL 29, 2022 • Associated Press

Arreaga's goal sends Sounders past Galaxy 3-2

Xavier Arreaga scored the deciding goal on a header in the 72nd minute, sending the Seattle Sounders past the LA Galaxy 3-2 in MLS action

MARCH 12, 2022 • Associated Press

Scores winner as substitute Alvarez scored one goal from his only shot, created two chances, sent in two inaccurate crosses and made one tackle (zero won) in 20 minutes during Saturday's 1-0 win at Charlotte.

Impact Alvarez subbed on in the 70th minute and scored the game-winner in the 77th. That was his first goal in the season, after two games coming off the bench. The midfielder will now look to start when they visit Seattle on Saturday.

MARCH 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Efrain Alvarez GOLAZO silences 75k fans at Charlotte FC! ' MLSSoccer.com Official MLS highlights, classic matches, video series and features.

MARCH 6, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

LA Galaxy score late, beat Portland Timbers 2-1

Sacha Kljestan scored on a penalty kick in the final minutes in the LA Galaxy’s 2-1 victory over the Portland Timbers on Saturday night

OCTOBER 17, 2021 • Associated Press

Records assist against Salt Lake Alvarez took four shots and assisted a goal in Wednesday's 2-1 defeat against Real Salt Lake. He also won one of two tackles, and he created four chances overall in the match.

Impact Alvarez was dangerous back on the right wing on Wednesday, setting up Chicharito's score for his second assist of the season. He's been in and out of the starting lineup since August and on Sunday is the El Trafico derby, in which he has come off the bench for both of the LA sides' previous meetings in 2021.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist in win Alvarez created four chances and assisted a goal in Sunday's 1-1 draw against Vancouver.

Impact Alvarez set up Kevin Cabral's opener against the Whitecaps on Sunday, meaning he has a goal and an assist in two games since returning from the Gold Cup. He will hope to keep up that good form in next weekend's clash against Minnesota United, which are fifth in the Western Conference.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against RSL Alvarez scored a goal on three shots (three on goal) in Wednesday's 1-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Alvarez managed to stay just onside as he slipped in behind the defense in the box and finished his chance with his left foot in the 53rd minute. He looked good in his return from the Gold Cup as he had a couple of other opportunities, but his two other attempts were saved. He also took six corners, sent in four crosses (none accurate), created a chance and drew two fouls. Alvarez now has two goals in 10 appearances this season. The Galaxy will host Vancouver on Sunday.

AUGUST 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Starts vs. Salt Lake Alvarez is in the starting XI for Wednesday's clash with Real Salt Lake.

Impact Alvarez is back from the Gold Cup and straight back in the starting XI. Alvarez had appeared in nine straight before departing for international duty and appears to be right back into the team.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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