Mauricio Cuevas - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Option picked up Cuevas' option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.

Impact Cuevas will return to LA Galaxy for the 2026 season after the club exercised his option. The defender made 24 appearances this season, mainly coming off the bench, and contributed with two goals and three assists. Cuevas ended the campaign as a regular starter and could take on a larger role heading into the 2026 season with Galaxy.

NOVEMBER 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Promising in start Cuevas recorded six crosses (two accurate) and four tackles in Saturday's 2-1 victory against Minnesota United.

Impact Cuevas had a career season in 2025, a year that saw him log five G/A (two goals and three assists) on 57 crosses (nine corners), 12 chances created, eight corners and five shots (two on goal). Even though two-thirds of his 24 appearances came off the Galaxy's bench, he started each of their last four games, which included a formidable run of form that may be enough to warrant him continued starts in 2026.

OCTOBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Multiple assists Cuevas assisted twice to go with zero corners and three chances created in Saturday's 4-1 victory against Sporting Kansas City.

Impact The defender made the most of his limited moves forward, creating three chances and grabbing two assists in the win. Cuevas should have a good opportunity to add to his assist tally on Saturday against FC Dallas. The team has allowed 51 goals in 31 MLS games this season.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Joseph Paintsil's first-half hat trick leads Galaxy over Sporting KC 4-1

Joseph Paintsil had a hat trick by halftime and the Los Angeles Galaxy cruised to a 4-1 victory over Sporting Kansas City

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Scores off bench Cuevas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) in Saturday's 3-2 defeat against FC Cincinnati.

Impact Cuevas came off the bench and recorded his second goal of the season. It has been a frustrating career with the Galaxy since joining in 2023, limited to just a bench role for a third straight year.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Brenner Souza, Evander Da Silva Ferreira guide Cincinnati to 3-2 victory over Galaxy

Brenner Souza scored in each half and Evander Da Silva Ferreira notched three assists to lead FC Cincinnati to a 3-2 victory over the Los Angeles Galaxy

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • Associated Press

Assists off bench Cuevas assisted once to go with three crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 3-3 draw versus Los Angeles Football Club. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Cuevas remains limited for the Galaxy, having started just twice in 15 MLS appearances. He does have a goal and an assist, matching his total from 2024 while also making 34 crosses (four accurate) and 11 tackles.

JULY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Pec has 2 goals, Yoshida scores in stoppage time for Galaxy in 3-3 tie with LAFC

Gabriel Pec scored two goals and Maya Yoshida added a goal in the seventh minute of stoppage time for the LA Galaxy in a 3-3 tie with Los Angeles FC

JULY 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Nets opener Cuevas scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and two crosses (one accurate) in Wednesday's 3-2 loss versus Philadelphia Union.

Impact Cuevas opened the scoring in the 31st minute with a finish set up by Marco Reus. He also created a chance and contributed defensively with a tackle and a clearance. This was his first goal of the campaign, scored in his very first start.

MAY 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Available off bench Saturday Cuevas (hamstring) is on the bench for Saturday's game against Austin.

Impact Cuevas had been in training earlier this month and was due to return to the squad sooner than later, so it's not surprising to see him being an option for this game. That said, he's not expected to play a big role in fantasy.

APRIL 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy look for first victory of the season, visit Austin

The LA Galaxy aim for their first victory of the season when they visit Austin

APRIL 18, 2025 • Associated Press

Traveling with team but still out Cuevas (hamstring) has travelled with the team for Tuesday's clash against Tigres in the CONCACAF but will only be training, coach Greg Vanney said a the press conference, accordin...

Impact Cuevas is nearing a return to competition and will train with the team this week after traveling with the squad for Tuesday's match against Tigres. His coach indicated that he is unlikely to play on Tuesday, but he is in a good position to be available for Saturday's match against Houston.

APRIL 8, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LA Galaxy seek first victory of the season, visit Real Salt Lake

The LA Galaxy seek their first victory of the season when they visit Real Salt Lake

APRIL 4, 2025 • Associated Press

LA Galaxy seek first victory of the season, host Orlando City

The LA Galaxy look for their first win of the season when they host Orlando City

MARCH 28, 2025 • Associated Press

Not ready to return yet Cuevas (hamstring) is a couple of weeks away from returning to action, according to Corner of The Galaxy.

Impact Cuevas was diagnosed with a hamstring injury shortly before the opening match of the season, and he's yet to make an appearance for the club in 2025. This latest update means Cuevas will probably target a return in mid-April as a potential best-case scenario.

MARCH 27, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Oluwatimikhin Oluwaseyi leads Minnesota United against the LA Galaxy

Tanitoluwa Oluwatimikhin Oluwaseyi leads Minnesota United into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after scoring two goals against Sporting Kansas City

MARCH 21, 2025 • Associated Press

LA Galaxy bring losing streak into matchup with the Portland Timbers

The LA Galaxy will try to break a three-game losing streak when they take on the Portland Timbers

MARCH 15, 2025 • Associated Press

Saint Louis City SC takes shutout streak into matchup with the LA Galaxy

Saint Louis City SC heads into a matchup with the LA Galaxy after notching two straight shutout wins

MARCH 8, 2025 • Associated Press

Dealt hamstring injury Cuevas (hamstring) is out for Sunday's match against San Diego.

Impact Cuevas is not going to be an option for the opener, with the defender sidelined due to a hamstring injury. Luckily for the club, this isn't a major absence, as he only started in one of his 19 appearnces last season. He could be a solid option off the bench this seaosn, so they will hope for his availability soon.

FEBRUARY 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Mauricio Cuevas lives his LA Galaxy dream | The Pathway | MLSSoccer.com Mauricio Cuevas certainly doesn’t lack pride.

AUGUST 14, 2024 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Assists as substitute Cuevas had an assist with his lone chance created while crossing once inaccurately during Sunday's 2-1 win over Minnesota.

Impact Cuevas entered the match in the 79th minute and set up Gabriel Pec in the 90th to assist the game winning goal for the Galaxy. Cuevas has yet to start a match this season with both of his goal involvements coming over his last three appearances.

JULY 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Surprise goal during weekend Cuevas scored one goal with his lone shot across four minutes during the Galaxy's 3-0 win Saturday at San Jose.

Impact For the first time since April, Cuevas had been a regular substitute across June. He finished this month with what turned out to be his first goal at the pro level. Ideally for Cuevas, June indicated a potential improvement in his team role going into July and beyond.

JUNE 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Eight crosses, three accurate Cuevas logged eight crosses (three accurate) and one corner across 18 minutes during the Galaxy's 2-1 loss Saturday at Chicago. He also received a yellow card.

Impact As expected, Cuevas has been a part-time senior player for the Galaxy across 2024. However, his latest appearance does warrant at least some consideration for a better role. Cuevas logged over half of the Galaxy's 15 crosses Saturday and was highly accurate in his endeavors.

JUNE 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Part time player with senior team Cuevas started five of the eight matches played for the Galaxy this season.

Impact Cuevas spent most of his time with the USYNT while also dealing with an ankle injury this season. He only had 12 clearances and 19 crosses (two accurate) during his first season with the Galaxy.

NOVEMBER 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Available against RSL Cuevas is in the starting XI for Saturday's clash with Salt Lake.

Impact Cuevas was called up by the United States for the Pan Am games but won't travel until after Saturday's clash. The defender gets the start at full-back, but will miss the regular season finale against Dallas.

OCTOBER 14, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

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