Matheus Nascimento - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Discussions ongoing Nascimento spent the 2025 MLS season on loan with LA Galaxy from Botafogo, and both clubs are currently in discussions to retain the forward for the 2026 MLS season, the club annou...

Impact Nascimento scored three goals and provided two assists to go with 18 shots and 16 chances created in 22 MLS appearances this season with LA Galaxy. The Brazilian forward spent the 2025 season on loan from Botafogo, and both clubs are currently discussing an extension of his stay in Los Angeles.

NOVEMBER 11 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy in talks for Fagúndez, Nascimento returns: Year-end roster decisions | MLSSoccer.com The LA Galaxy announced their year-end roster decisions on Thursday, noting they're in discussions with midfielder Diego Fagúndez and forwar...

OCTOBER 30 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Nascimento, Paintsil each score a goal, Galaxy beat Minnesota 2-1 in regular-season finale

Matheus Nascimento and Joseph Paintsil each scored a goal to help the LA Galaxy beat Minnesota United 2-1 in the regular-season finale for both teams

OCTOBER 19 • Associated Press

Finally back on scoresheet Nascimento scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota United.

Impact For the first time since July 5, Nascimento added his name to an MLS game scoresheet. Goal droughts have defined the striker's first season of MLS action, with three goals and two assists in 22 appearances (13 starts) to his name this season. Nascimento logged the five G/A on 18 shots (11 on goal) and 16 chances created.

OCTOBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Starting Saturday Nascimento (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against FC Dallas.

Impact Nascimento has bounced back following a five-game absence, so he may attempt to score his third goal of the season in this clash. He'll likely lead the front line while Joseph Paintsil moves to one of the flanks and Miguel Berry offers backup off the bench.

OCTOBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy against Dallas

Joseph Paintsil leads the LA Galaxy into a matchup with Dallas after scoring three goals against Sporting Kansas City

OCTOBER 3 • Associated Press

Could return next week Nascimento (groin) is nearing a return and was hopeful for this weekend but ultimately missed the MLS game against Colorado and the Leagues Cup semifinal against Seattle, coach Gre...

Impact Nascimento is close to returning from his groin injury but the games against Colorado in MLS and Seattle in the Leagues Cup came too early for him. The forward will be assessed in the coming days to determine his progress, although the game against Houston on Sept. 6 seems a bit far and will give him more time to recover. That said, if he has to miss more time, Miguel Berry will likely get a larger role in the frontline for the Galaxy.

AUGUST 28 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers groin injury Nascimento is out for Saturday's match against Colorado due to a groin injury, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Nascimento is going to hit the sidelines after his early exit last week, with the forward now out due to the injury. This will be something to monitor, as he does see decent time when fit. However, he didn't start in their last game, so this won't force a change, with Christian Ramirez likely to see more time while he is out.

AUGUST 22 • ROTOWIRE

Helped off Wednesday Nascimento (undisclosed) suffered a knock and was helped off in Wednesday's 2-1 victory over Pachuca in the Leagues Cup, according to Damian Calhoun of the Southern California News...

Impact Nascimento was forced off in the 63rd minute of Wednesday's victory over Pachuca in the Leagues Cup after suffering a knock that prevented him from continuing. The forward will likely be assessed in the coming days to determine the extent of the issue, and if it turns out to be a serious one, Lucas Sanabria could take on a larger role in upcoming games for the Galaxy while Joseph Paintsil may be used as a striker.

AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy dominate Santos Laguna to advance to Leagues Cup quarterfinals Joseph Paintsil scores in the first minute and Matheus Nascimento tallies a goal in the 39th minute to help lift the Galaxy to a 4-0 win in...

AUGUST 8 • LATIMES.COM

Provides assist in box Nascimento assisted once to go with zero corners and two chances created in Saturday's 2-1 victory against D.C. United.

Impact Nascimento provided the assist for Marco Reus's opener, picking up his second assist of the season. He also drew a key foul in the lead-up to Diego Fagundez's goal and continued to stretch D.C.'s defense with off-ball runs. The Brazilian has two goals and two assists in his last seven matches and remains a strong option in the frontline for his first season in MLS.

JULY 13 • ROTOWIRE

Continues to step up Nascimento scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Friday's 3-0 win over Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 18th minute.

Impact Since late-May, the Galaxy's starting XI has Nascimento in place of Christian Ramirez at striker. From the summer, he significantly improved his form, which includes two goals (eight shots, four on goal) and one assist (seven chances created) for three G/A.

JULY 5 • ROTOWIRE

Paintsil scores twice as lowly Galaxy whip Whitecaps 3-0 CARSON, Calif. (AP) — Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the Los Angeles Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whi...

JULY 5 • THESTAR.COM

Joseph Paintsil tallies twice as Galaxy rout Whitecaps Joseph Paintsil recorded a brace, Matheus Nascimento scored an early goal and the struggling Los Angeles Galaxy turned in a stellar performa...

JULY 5 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Paintsil scores 2 goals, Nascimento adds 1 goal, Galaxy beat Whitecaps 3-0

Joseph Paintsil had two goals, Matheus Nascimento also scored a goal and the LA Galaxy beat the Vancouver Whitecaps 3-0 to snap a three-game winless streak

JULY 5 • Associated Press

Scores first MLS goal Nascimento scored one goal to go with two shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-3 draw against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Nascimento scored his maiden MLS goal in his third consecutive start, drawing the Galaxy level at 2-2 in the 51st minute. Nascimento is in good form after finding his first assist in MLS last weekend, and his composed finish under pressure on Saturday marked a key milestone in his development in the United States. The Brazilian has now found a goal contribution in each of his last two games and is set to continue his progress when the Galaxy faces Colorado Rapids on June 25.

JUNE 15 • ROTOWIRE

João Klauss has first career MLS hat trick for St. Louis in 3-3 tie with Galaxy

João Klauss scored three goals, the last of which came in the fifth minute of stoppage time for St. Louis City in a 3-3 tie with the LA Gala...

JUNE 15 • FOX SPORTS

João Klauss has first career MLS hat trick for St. Louis in 3-3 tie with Galaxy

João Klauss has 1st career MLS hat trick for St. Louis in 3-3 tie with Galaxy

João Klauss scored three goals — the first hat trick in club history and the 28-year-old’s first in MLS — the last of which came in the fifth minute of stoppage time for St. Louis...

JUNE 14 • Associated Press

Galaxy's Matheus Nascimento finds the back of the net, tying match against St. Louis

JUNE 14 • FOX SPORTS

Logs assist in win Nascimento delivered an assist, had two shots (one on target) and created two chances during Saturday's 2-0 win over Real Salt Lake.

Impact Nascimento had his second consecutive start up front and finally contributed as expected, assisting Lucas Sanabria's opener in the 17th minute. This was the first appearance on the scoresheet for the youngster since his move to LA and he'll hope it helps him to remain as a start for upcoming matches.

JUNE 2 • ROTOWIRE

Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-0, snap longest winless streak to start a season in MLS history

Lucas Sanabria scored his first goal in MLS, Joseph Paintsil added his first goal of the season and the LA Galaxy beat Real Salt Lake 2-0 to snap the longest winless streak to star...

JUNE 1 • Associated Press

Returns to bench Nascimento (thigh) is on the bench for Sunday's clash with Portland.

Impact Nascimento was expected to be available for Sunday's game after recovering from the thigh issue that forced him since the start of the season with his new club. He returned to training this week and was deemed fit enough to feature on the bench for that game. While he may not be ready to start, he could feature as a substitute later on.

MARCH 16 • ROTOWIRE

Ready to go Sunday Nascimento (thigh) is available for Sunday's trip to Portland, LA Galaxy announced.

Impact Nascimento is available for Sunday's trip after overcoming a thigh injury. The forward has yet to make his 2025 debut, but should be fit and available for some sort of role during Sunday's clash. He's likely to open the season as a bench option.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Dealt Thigh injury Nascimento is out for Sunday's match against Vancouver due to a thigh injury.

Impact Nascimento is not going to be an option Sunday, with the new loanee set to miss out due to a thigh injury. This shouldn't change much for the club moving forward, as he did not see a minute in the season opener.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Joins LA Galaxy on loan Nascimento has joined LA Galaxy from Botafogo on loan for the 2025 season with a purchase option. He will occupy an MLS U22 Initiative roster spot and an international roster slot,...

Impact Nascimento joins LA Galaxy after scoring 12 goals and recording seven assists in 98 appearances for Botafogo from 2020-25. He contributed to one goal and one assist in five matches during the 2025 Campeonato Carioca, and two assists in nine appearances across all competitions in 2024. Nascimento made his professional debut at 16 and helped Botafogo win the Brazilian Serie B title in 2021, earning promotion to Serie A.

FEBRUARY 20 • ROTOWIRE

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