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Toronto FC add José Cifuentes on loan from Rangers | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing Toronto FC have acquired midfielder José Cifuentes on loan from Scottish Premiership powerhouse Rangers FC,...

AUGUST 22, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Rangers 3-1 Dundee | Rangers Take Comeback Victory Despite Cifuentes Red Card

DECEMBER 9, 2023 • YOUTUBE

Scores goal, assist against STL Cifuentes scored a goal and recorded an assist in Wednesday's 3-0 victory against St. Louis City. He also made two clearances and won four of four tackles in the match.

Impact Cifuentes was integral in his side's win over the Western Conference leaders on Wednesday as he set up Carlos Vela's opening goal with an absurdly accurate 50-yard scissor kick before scoring himself later in stoppage time. It was Cifuentes' first league goal of the campaign and he's now up to three assists as well from midfield.

JULY 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records six crosses in draw Jose Cifuentes generated one shot (zero on goal), six crosses (two accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-1 draw versus San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Cifuentes had a fairly quiet day against the Earthquakes in his return to the starting lineup after coming off the bench last game. The Ecuadorian has struggled to stay in the starting lineup this year, starting in only 11 of LAFC's 17 matches this season after starting in 29 of their 36 matches last year. A large part of him missing matches is due to Ecuadorian international team duty but his poor form this season has also has played a role. He has only contributed on two goals this season after having 13 goal contributions last year.

JULY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots in loss Jose Cifuentes recorded three shots (one on goal) and three chances created in Sunday's 3-2 defeat to Vancouver Whitecaps FC.

Impact Cifuentes got his first start in Saturday's match since retuning from the Ecuadorian national team. He was held without a goal contribution for the fourth straight match and still only has two on the season. If the 24-year-old wants to match his tallies from last year he will have to pick it up in the second half of the season or else he will be in for a very disappointing 2023 campaign.

JUNE 25, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Back with team Jose Cifuentes recorded 10 passes in Thursday's 1-0 win against Seattle Sounders FC.

Impact Jose Cifuentes returned to the team after spending time with the Ecuadorian national team. He has yet to produce a goal this season, recording only two assists on 21 shots (two on target) with 22 chances created. The midfielder could return to the lineup for Saturday's clash with the Vancouver Whitecaps.

JUNE 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Out with national team Cifuentes has been called up to the Ecuadorian National Team for its upcoming friendly matches.

Impact Cifuentes has started eight of the last nine matches, recording an assist on 19 shots (two on target) and 19 chances created. Erik Duenas, Daniel Crisostomo and Illie Sanchez are the expected pair to start in the midfield for Wednesday's clash with the Houston Dynamo.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Logs in assist Jose Cifuentes assisted once to go with one cross (zero accurate) and two chances created in Sunday's 2-1 win against San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact Cifuentes recorded his second assist of the season and his first since March 13. He's been getting the start back in the midfield with six starts in seven appearances, totaling an assist, 13 chances created and 10 tackles (eight won) in that span.

MAY 22, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes three shots against RSL Cifuentes subbed into Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake in the 19th minute, taking three shots, creating two chances and winning two of three tackles in the 3-0 victory.

Impact Cifuentes replaced an injured Kellyn Acosta (undisclosed) in the first half of Saturday's game, and he was very influential in midfield from then on out in what became a comfortable win for his side. Cifuentes is averaging 4.8 shots + chances created per 90 minutes in MLS across his last five appearances in the league.

MAY 15, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances vs. San Jose Cifuentes took a shot and created three chances in Saturday's 2-1 defeat against the Earthquakes. He also made two interceptions and a block in the match.

Impact Cifuentes has racked up 10 shots and eight chances created across his last four MLS starts in midfield, but only one of those shots was on target and he's still looking for his first goal or assist of the campaign in the competition.

MAY 10, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in draw Cifuentes took four shots (one on target) and created three chances in Saturday's 1-1 draw against Nashville SC. He also made a clearance, three interceptions and won two of two ta...

Impact Cifuentes has started three consecutive MLS matches for LAFC, taking nine shots (one on target) and creating five chances in that span though he's still yet to get on the scoresheet this season.

APRIL 26, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes two shots against Austin Cifuentes took two shots and created two chances in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC. He also made an interception in the match.

Impact Cifuentes started just his second game of the season in MLS on Saturday, and he was active going forward from midfield as his side comfortably downed the defending Western Conference runners-up.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Takes shot off bench Cifuentes subbed into Saturday's match against the Rapids in the 82nd minute, taking one shot in the 0-0 draw.

Impact Cifuentes returned from international duty and featured off the bench against Colorado on Saturday. Cifuentes hasn't started an MLS game since the season opener with Timothy Tillman taking over in midfield, but Cifuentes has been in the XI for each of LAFC's CONCACAF Champions League matches thus far.

APRIL 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Summoned for friendlies Cifuentes was called up by the Ecuador national team for March 24 and 28 friendlies.

Impact Cifuentes was called up to the national team for a pair of friendlies, knocking him out of contention for a Saturday clash with Dallas. The midfielder will have a chance to return before an April 1 trip to Colorado, though it's doubtful he will be fit for that match. Cifuentes has come off the bench in each of his last two appearances, earning a single assist.

MARCH 21, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist off bench Cifuentes subbed into Sunday's match against the Revolution in the 65th minute, assisting a goal and winning one of one tackles in the 4-0 victory.

Impact Cifuentes set up a Denis Bouanga strike just two minutes after coming into Sunday's game, his first goal involvement of the season. Cifuentes will be a starter in midfield more often than not for this LAFC side, but he could continue to see rotation in the intermediate term while the club balances MLS competition with the CONCACAF Champions League.

MARCH 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in opening win Cifuentes made two clearances and created a chance in Saturday's 3-2 victory against the Timbers. He also won three of five tackles in the match.

Impact Cifuentes had a relatively quiet attacking outing to open the 2023 campaign against Portland on Saturday, but the 23-year-old has racked up 12 goals and 11 assists across his last two MLS seasons and should remain a dangerous player from midfield for LAFC.

MARCH 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Huge season for club Cifuentes tallied seven goals and six assists in 36 MLS appearances (29 starts) as LAFC won both the Supporters' Shield and the MLS Cup in 2022.

Impact Cifuentes was one of the league's most dangerous midfielders this season, and he's now tallied 12 goals and 11 assists across the last two campaigns. The 23-year-old should didn't feature much for Ecuador during the World Cup in Qatar, but he should remain a starter in 2023 unless he gets a move to Europe at some point in the near future.

DECEMBER 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Could be starting in WC group finale Cifuentes was an unused sub in Friday's 1-1 draw to Netherlands.

Impact Cifuentes has been on the bench now in both matches for Ecuador thus far though the suspension of Sebastian Mendez could see the former with a starting role in the group finale versus Senegal. Cifuentes tallied nine shots, four chances created and 10 tackles over his past three starts for LAFC in MLS.

NOVEMBER 25, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in Conference Final Cifuentes took four shots (one on target) and created three chances in Sunday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC in the Western Conference Final. He also made a block, two clearances...

Impact Cifuentes was once again a big threat going forward from midfield, and he has now taken eight shots (two on target) with three chances created across his two playoff games this season. He'll be ready for next weekend's MLS Cup Final against the top seed in the East Philadelphia.

OCTOBER 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Takes four shots in playoff win Cifuentes took four shots (one on target) in Thursday's 3-2 Western Conference semifinal victory against the Galaxy.

Impact Cifuentes continues to be an attacking menace from midfield as LAFC advanced past their El Trafico rivals Thursday and into a Western Conference Final matchup against either Austin or Dallas.

OCTOBER 21, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Creates three chances in win Cifuentes took two shots on target and created three chances in Sunday's 3-1 victory against the Dynamo.

Impact Cifuentes once again put together a threatening attacking performance Sunday despite not getting on the scoresheet against Houston. He averages 2.2 shots (.9 on target) and 1.5 chances created per 90 minutes from midfield this season in MLS.

SEPTEMBER 19, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC's Jose Cifuentes, reported Premier League transfer target: "Sky's the limit" | MLSSoccer.com Ecuador international midfielder Jose Cifuentes, after most major European transfer windows closed Sept. 1, remains with LAFC for their Supp...

SEPTEMBER 3, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Houston Dynamo face Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

Los Angeles FC takes on the Houston Dynamo in Western Conference action

AUGUST 30, 2022 • Associated Press

Reports: LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes a transfer target for Premier League's Brighton | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Reports English Premier League side Brighton & Hove Albion are tracking LAFC midfielder Jose Cifuentes as a possibl...

AUGUST 19, 2022 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes

Los Angeles FC heads into a matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes after notching two straight shutout wins

AUGUST 19, 2022 • Associated Press

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Houston Dynamo face Los Angeles FC in Western Conference play

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup against the San Jose Earthquakes