JESUS MURILLO NEWS

Still negotiating Murillo is a free agent, but LAFC remain in negotiations to retain him for 2025.

Impact Murillo's contract has expired, but the club has interest in bringing him back. The defender took on a solid role for the second straight season, though he played fewer minutes than 2021 and 2022, when he was a consistent starter. Murillo taking a new deal with LAFC would likely keep him as more of a depth option.

DECEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

On bench versus Vancouver Murillo (knee) is among the substitute options for Sunday's match against Vancouver Whitecaps.

Impact Murillo has been out since August but was a consistent starter early in the season, so he could be ready to regain a major role at some point in the playoffs. In that case, he could be a source of defensive stats, having averaged 3.7 clearances, 1.7 tackles and 1.3 interceptions per game prior to the injury. He'll challenge Aaron Long and Maxime Chanot at center-back.

OCTOBER 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Out Saturday Murillo (knee) is out for Saturday's match against Houston.

Impact Murillo will miss out this weekend, with the defender having picked up knee issues. He is a regular starter, so this will force a change for the club, with Maxime Chanot and Aaron Long as the likely center-back pairing until Murillo returns.

AUGUST 31, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Set for return Murillo has served his one match suspension and is set to be an option for Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact Murillo is set to make a return after being shown a straight red card against Columbus. He will likely return at center back Saturday, after starting five times in the last six games, totaling 20 clearances, 10 tackles, four blocks and a clean sheet in that span.

JULY 18, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Shown straight red Saturday Murillo picked up a red card and was sent off in the 97th minute of Saturday's 5-1 defeat to Columbus Crew. Prior to his removal he had three tackles (two won), four clearances and...

Impact Murillo got into an altercation with Marino Hinestroza in the final seconds of Saturday's matchup where Murillo pushed Hinestroza and then Hinestroza threw a punch. Both players were shown straight red cards for the incident. Murillo will be suspended for Wednesday's crucial matchup with Real Salt Lake, and could be suspended for more time depending on what the league decides.

JULY 14, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Starting against Timbers Murillo (knee) is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Portland.

Impact Murillo is back in the starting XI for Saturday's match after missing out against RBNY. With Aaron Long (knee) on the sideline Murillo is able to take a place in the starting XI straight away. He partners new addition Maxime Chanot in the backline for Saturday's match.

APRIL 27, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Handed questionable tag Murillo (knee) is questionable for Saturday's clash with RBNY, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Murillo is in doubt for Saturday's match against RBNY as he deals with a knee injury. The defender will hope the injury proves to be minor as he's gone the full 90 in each of the opening eight matches, including last time out against Portland. If the injury is serious it could force Eddie Segura into the starting XI.

APRIL 19, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles with injury Murillo missed two extended portions of the season with injury but totaled 24 appearances in 2023.

Impact Murillo was only kept off the pitch by injury, but when healthy he continued to play consistent minutes, scoring once. The center-back played nearly every minute in the playoffs and was pretty clearly still one of the top choices in the backline. Murillo will head into 2024 looking to get fully fit and avoid any more injury concerns.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores late in playoff win Murillo scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 5-2 win against Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Murillo scored the fifth and final goal of Saturday's game, a header in the 80th minute assisted by Mateusz Bogusz's cross. It marked his first goal of the season and his first shot on target of the season. He also added seven clearances, one tackle and one interception in his full 90 minutes of action.

OCTOBER 28, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

In squad versus Miami Murillo (lower body) is on the bench for Sunday's clash against Miami.

Impact Murillo might not be available for a lot of minutes after a nine-game absence but could get involved if starters Giorgio Chiellini and Aaron Long don't make it to the end of the match. The Colombian made 11 appearances (eight starts) prior to the injury, producing 24 clearances, 19 tackles and 11 interceptions over that span.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Questionable for Saturday Murillo (lower body) is questionable for Saturday's match at Charlotte.

Impact Murillo has been dealing with a lower body injury for quite some time, and while he played off the bench against Real Salt Lake in the Leagues Cup on Aug. 9, he wasn't in the squad against the Rapids this past Wednesday. The defender hasn't started a game for LAFC since June 15, however, so his absence shouldn't alter many fantasy decisions.

AUGUST 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Subs on Tuesday Murillo (lower body) came off the bench and played 25 minutes during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake in the League Cup.

Impact Murillo has not had consistent playing time since May after dealing with a few injuries. This has led to Aaron Long, Giorgio Chiellini and Denil Maldonado all getting playing time at center back.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Returns to training Murillo (lower body) is back in training Tuesday, according to manager Steve Cherundolo.

Impact Murillo returned to training Tuesday but isn't quite doing enough to return to the pitch. A return for Wednesday's Leagues Cup clash with Juarez is unlikely but Murillo could have a good chance to return before an Aug. 20 clash with Colorado in MLS action.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with injury Murillo is expected to miss a few weeks after picking up an injury in Saturday's victory against Sporting KC, Josh Gross of Inside SoCal Sports reported Tuesday.

Impact Murillo has been in constant rotation with Aaron Long, Denil Maldonado and Giorgio Chiellini for LAFC's center-back spots this season. With Long competing at the Gold Cup later this month, this injury for Murillo leaves the latter two options as the starters in the position for the next few weeks.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in return Murillo had one tackle (zero won) and two clearances in Thursday's 0-0 draw against Atlanta United.

Impact Murillo did not have to do much during Wednesday's clean sheet win. It was his first league start after sitting out the last month with a lower body injury. His average clearance is low for a center back with just 2.1 per match. This is about a 51% difference from his average last season.

JUNE 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Starts in cup final Murillo (lower body) started and played the full 90 minutes of Sunday's CONCACAF Champions League Final defeat against Leon.

Impact Murillo missed all of LAFC's league games in May due to a lower body injury, but he returned from a suspension in continental play to feature in the second leg of the CCL Final on Sunday. He should remain available for selection in the midweek MLS clash against Atlanta.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Upgraded to questionable Murillo (lower body) is listed as questionable in LAFC's injury report to face Sporting KC on Wednesday.

Impact Murillo has missed his side's last two league games with a lower body injury, but he's progressing with his recovery and has a chance to be available against Kansas City this week. Denil Maldonado has been filling in for him in central defense.

MAY 17, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out for weekend Murillo (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's clash against Real Salt Lake, according to LAFC's injury report for the match.

Impact Murillo will miss a second straight MLS game Saturday with a lower body injury. With Giorgio Chiellini (lower body) also out, Denil Maldonado should continue alongside Aaron Long in central defense in Murillo's absence.

MAY 12, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Misses San Jose defeat Murillo (undisclosed) was not involved in Saturday's loss against the Earthquakes.

Impact Denil Maldonado started alongside Aaron Long in central defense on Saturday, but Murillo's absence doesn't seem to be due to any injury and he is likely to be back in the squad and the XI against RSL next weekend.

MAY 8, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in win Murillo made a block and two clearances in Sunday's 4-0 victory against New England. He also created a chance and won two of two tackles in the match.

Impact Murillo was imposing Sunday as his team swatted aside a previously undefeated Revs squad and kept a clean sheet. Murillo seems to be the first-choice center-back for LAFC, with Giorgio Chiellini and Aaron Long likely to rotate a fair bit as his partner.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores goal against Philadelphia Murillo scored a goal and made two interceptions in Saturday's 3-3 (3-0 after penalties) victory against the Union in the MLS Cup Final. He also made 15 clearances in the match.

Impact Murillo headed in his third goal of the season in Saturday's electric Cup Final, coming from a Carlos Vela cross. The 28-year-old kept seven clean sheets and also chipped in with three assists in 32 MLS appearances (30 starts) as LAFC won both the Cup and the Supporters' Shield this season, and he should remain the club's first-choice center-back heading into 2023.

NOVEMBER 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Keeps clean sheet in playoff win Murillo made five clearances, an interception and won one of one tackles in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC in the Western Conference Final. He also took a shot and created...

Impact Murillo was very solid defensively Sunday as his side shut out No. 2 seeded Austin in the Conference Final. Regardless of whether Eddie Segura (undisclosed), Giorgio Chiellini (calf) or Sebastien Ibeagha starts as his center-back partner next weekend, Murillo will be ready for the MLS Cup Final against a Union team that scored a league-high 72 goals in the regular season.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC hosts Austin in Western Conference finals

Los Angeles FC hosts Austin in the Western Conference finals

OCTOBER 29, 2022 • Associated Press