Eriq Zavaleta - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Back with Galaxy Zavaleta signed a one-year deal with the LA Galaxy through 2025, the club announced.

Impact Zavaleta landed back with the LA Galaxy after signing a one-year extension with the club. The defender was a largely unused depth option in 2024, but will be at least available in 2025.

JANUARY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Future uncertain Zavaleta remains in negotiations with LA Galaxy after this expiration of his contract.

Impact Zavaleta is still discussing a return to LA Galaxy, where he hardly played in the last three seasons. The defender is a nice depth option to have, but he's buried down at the bottom of the depth chart, with his chances coming few and far between.

DECEMBER 16, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Returns from suspension Zavaleta completed his one-game suspension and is eligible to face Seattle on Sunday.

Impact Zavaleta missed the 2-0 loss against Austin, and he'll be eligible to be an option to face the Sounders. However, he's not likely to carry a lot of fantasy upside since he's made just one start this season across his four appearances in 2024.

APRIL 29, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Sees red card Sunday Zavaleta was sent off in Sunday's 4-3 win over the Earthquakes after playing just nine minutes off the bench.

Impact Zavaleta will miss Los Angeles' next match, but the defender won't cause a huge void in fantasy since he's made just one appearance as a starter this season. His next chance to feature will come against Seattle on May 5.

APRIL 22, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Available as substitute Sunday Zavaleta (head) is on the bench for Sunday's match against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Zavaleta bounced back from an issue that forced him to miss the previous two clashes. His return strengthens the squad's defensive depth, adding backup for Martin Caceres and Maya Yoshida. Despite lacking consistent time on the field, the El Salvador international could be a decent source of clearances and occasional shots thanks to his aerial strength.

APRIL 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out again Zavaleta (head) is out for Saturday's trip to Vancouver, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Zavaleta is set for a second straight match on the sideline with a head injury. The defender is a miss from a depth perspective, but isn't a major piece of the starting XI, and isn't going to change the starting XI with his absence. Zavaleta's next chance to return is an April 21 clash with San Jose.

APRIL 12, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up head issue Zavaleta is not available for Saturday's match against LAFC, as he is listed as out on the MLS injury report due to a head injury.

Impact Zavaleta is heading to the sidelines for the upcoming match, as he seems to have picked up a head injury in practice, forcing him to miss his first match of the season. Luckily for the club, he is mainly a rotation, only starting once in his six appearances on the team sheet while going unused three times off the bench, so his absence will have minimal effect. Not much more is known at the moment, but he will hope for a return against Vancouver on April 13, looking to avoid a lengthy time out.

APRIL 5, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Goal in dramatic comeback win Zavaleta fired two shots, scoring with his on goal effort, in Saturday's 3-2 win over Sporting Kansas City.

Impact Zavaleta put in a huge performance Saturday. He led LA's defense, engaging in actions to neutralize attacks, and managed to get on the scoresheet with the first of his team's three goals. The El Salvadorian international is often used from the bench, this was his second appearance (first start).

MARCH 24, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles for starting role Zavaleta made just four starts in 11 appearances during the 2023 campaign with the Galaxy.

Impact Zavaleta spent most of the season either injured or on international duty with the El Salvadorian national team, resulting in just 11 games played. He is entering his final year of his contract, as hid future on the team unclear.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Zavaleta and the LA Galaxy visit the Seattle Sounders

Eriq Zavaleta leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with the Seattle Sounders after scoring two goals against the Portland Timbers

OCTOBER 3, 2023 • Associated Press

Scores at both ends Zavaleta scored three goals, two for his team and one own goal, in Saturday's 3-3 draw against Portland.

Impact Zavaleta was making his first start since arriving back from international duty and had an eventful first half, scoring two headed goals at the right end and scoring an unlucky own goal. The goals were his first in the MLS since the 2017 season when he was playing for Toronto.

OCTOBER 2, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy vs. Portland Timbers

OCTOBER 1, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Away for international duty Zavaleta will be unavailable versus St. Louis City on Sunday while on international duty with El Salvador.

Impact Zavaleta started two of the club's last three contests since returning from a leg injury during his last outing with the national team. When fit, the central defender should be in contention for a spot in the starting XI. In his stead, with Kelvin Leerdam also away, the club will look to Maya Yoshida and Chris Mavinga to fill out the back line.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

On bench for League Cup match Zavaleta (leg) was featured on the bench during Wednesday's 1-0 loss to Leon during the Leagues Cup.

Impact Zavaleta had been dealing with a leg injury since his time at the Gold Cup with El Salvador that forced him to miss the last three MLS matches since his return to the team. However, he looks to be health as he was an option Wednesday. The defender still remains a backup option for Jalen Neal and with the addition of Tony Alfaro, this drops him back even further in the depth chart.

JULY 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Picks up injury against Costa Rica Zavaleta was forced to be stretched off during the 72nd minute of Friday's 0-0 draw to Costa Rica after picking up a leg injury, according to La Noticia SV.

Impact Zavaleta had started his first two matches for El Salvador and is a heavy doubt for the final group stage match against Panama on Tuesday. Despite being a regular starter for his country, the defender has only made six appearances for the Galaxy, five of them coming from starts off the bench.

JULY 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Going straight to Gold Cup Zavaleta has made El Salvador's roster for the upcoming Gold Cup from June 24-July 16 and is set to miss at least four MLS games for the Galaxy while competing at the tournament.

Impact Zavaleta will remain with his national team following a few pre-tournament friendlies last week and won't return to LA until the end of the group stage in July at the earliest.

JUNE 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Another national team call up Zavaleta will link up with the El Salvador National Team for upcoming friendlies on June 15 and 20, which should rule him out of next week's MLS clash against Sporting KC.

Impact Zavaleta has started just one league game for the Galaxy this season, so his absence against Kansas City next week shouldn't impact the XI too much. However, he could end up missing more time if he also makes El Salvador's Gold Cup roster later this month.

JUNE 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

First start of season Zavaleta made a clearance in Wednesday's 2-0 defeat against the Crew.

Impact Zavaleta made his first MLS start of the 2023 campaign on Wednesday, as he had come off the bench in each of his prior three appearances in the league. He should mostly remain a backup option behind Martin Caceres and Jalen Neal in central defense.

MAY 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to bench Sunday Zavaleta (not injury related) is in the Galaxy's match day squad for Sunday's clash against LAFC.

Impact Zavaleta is back in Los Angeles' squad Sunday after a bit of an extended absence following the March international window. He is mostly a depth option along the Galaxy's back line.

APRIL 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Linking up with national team Zavaleta has been called up by El Salvador for upcoming CONCACAF Nations League fixtures on March 22 and 27.

Impact Zavaleta has only featured once off the bench in MLS this season, and he will miss Saturday's clash against the Timbers while he's away on international duty.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy re-sign center back Eriq Zavaleta | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Re-signed The LA Galaxy have re-signed El Salvador international defender Eriq Zavaleta to a new deal through the 2...

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Re-signs with Los Angeles Zavaleta has signed a new two-year contract with the Galaxy, the club announced Tuesday.

Impact Zavaleta's contract option was originally declined by Los Angeles in November after making just four MLS appearances (three starts) last season. But the 30-year-old is now returning to the club through the 2024 campaign at least following the departures of Nick DePuy and Derrick Williams, and Zavaleta will be a backup option in central defense behind Sega Coulibaly, Martin Caceres and Chris Mavinga.

FEBRUARY 7, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Heading back to club Zavaleta is set to return to his club after featuring in El Salvador's 4-1 loss to Peru on Tuesday.

Impact Zavaleta starts for his country but hasn't even been in a match day squad for a month at club level. As a result, his return won't change much in fantasy.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Called up for international break Zavaleta has been called up by the El Salvador national team and will miss Saturday's trip to San Jose, according to LA Galaxy.

Impact Zavaleta will miss Saturday's clash though he hasn't even been selected to the bench in the previous five matches so he won't change anything for the Galaxy first team against San Jose. Zavaleta has just four appearances so far in 2022.

SEPTEMBER 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Comes off injured against RSL Zavaleta was subbed out of Saturday's defeat to Real Salt Lake in the 61st minute after suffering an apparent injury.

Impact Zavaleta made his first start at center back Saturday since signing a one-year contract with the Galaxy in March. The 29-year-old made 152 appearances in all competitions during a seven-year stint in Toronto, and he's now in LA with the Galaxy, where he is signed on through the 2022 season with the option to extend for an additional year.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

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