Ryan Porteous - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Returns to starting XI Saturday Porteous (leg) is in the starting lineup to face San Jose Earthquakes on Saturday.

Impact Porteous missed three matches after being one of LAFC's most productive defenders prior to the setback, accumulating 116 clearances, 34 tackles and 22 interceptions across 21 league appearances. His return bumps Nkosi Tafari back to a backup role at center-back and restores the Scottish international to a defense that has achieved 13 clean sheets in 26 MLS games this year. Getting Porteous back in the heart of the backline is a meaningful upgrade for an LAFC side that needs its defensive structure fully intact heading into the final weeks of the regular season.

SEPTEMBER 19 • ROTOWIRE

Doubtful with leg injury Porteous has suffered a leg injury that could force him to miss future contests, per the MLS Player Status Report.

Impact Porteous has been excellent as a central piece of his side's defensive unit lately, racking up 47 clearances, 13 tackles and eight interceptions over a string of nine league starts, so his potential absence is an unwelcome development that could alter the squad's usual setup. Without further information about the issue, the Scottish international will remain questionable for the time being. Nkosi Tafari is available as a possible replacement, while the versatile Eddie Segura could also move from midfield to the defense if required.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Anders Dreyer, CJ dos Santos spark San Diego to 1-0 victory over LAFC

Anders Dreyer scored on a penalty kick in the 89th minute and CJ dos Santos finished off a clean sheet as San Diego FC pulled off a 1-0 victory over Los Angeles FC

AUGUST 16 • Associated Press

Son Heung-min, Denis Bouanga get 1st-half goals in surging LAFC's 4-0 win over Sporting Kansas City

Denis Bouanga scored two goals, Son Heung-min scored in his third consecutive match since the World Cup break, and Los Angeles FC thrashed Sporting Kansas City 4-0 for its fourth c...

JULY 26 • Associated Press

Busy defensively Wednesday Porteous made three interceptions and seven clearances in Wednesday's 3-1 victory versus Real Salt Lake.

Impact Porteous made seven clearances and five interceptions in Wednesday's 3-1 win, anchoring LAFC's defensive structure and limiting RSL's best chances in behind throughout a match the visitors had just one shot on target in the first half. He covered effectively whenever Ryan Hollingshead pushed forward at right wing-back, ensuring LAFC were never exposed on the counter despite their high offensive line. Porteous has now gone three consecutive MLS matches without conceding more than one goal as part of LAFC's defensive core.

JULY 23 • ROTOWIRE

Decent outing at back Porteous generated one tackle (one won) and eight clearances in Friday's 3-0 win against Los Angeles Galaxy.

Impact Porteous won six of his seven aerial duels in Friday's 3-0 El Trafico win, repeatedly clearing danger from Galaxy set pieces and long balls as Los Canaleros limited their opponents to just two shots on target for the match. He also made eight clearances, one block and one tackle, helping LAFC maintain the clean sheet that extended their lead as the best defensive unit in MLS this season.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Toluca beats LAFC 4-0 to reach an all-Mexican Champions Cup final

Toluca has qualified for the CONCACAF Champions Cup final with a 4-0 win over LAFC, advancing 5-2 on aggregate

MAY 7 • Associated Press

Ousseni Bouda ends Hugo Lloris' scoreless run at 593 minutes as Earthquakes stun LAFC 4-1

Ousseni Bouda scored two goals in the second half, ending Hugo Lloris’ 593-minute scoreless run to begin the season, and the San Jose Earthquakes stunned Los Angeles FC 4-1 in an e...

APRIL 20 • Associated Press

Kevin Kelsy scores in 6th minute of stoppage time, Timbers beat LAFC 2-1

Kevin Kelsy scored his first goal this season in the sixth minute of stoppage time, Kristoffer Velde added a goal and an assist, and the Portland Timbers beat Los Angeles FC 2-1 to...

APRIL 11 • Associated Press

13 clearances in win Porteous registered one tackle (one won) and 13 clearances in Saturday's 2-0 victory against St. Louis City SC.

Impact Porteous lined up in the heart of LAFC's back line and helped the hosts manage a game where St. Louis actually controlled more possession and fired more total shots. He handled constant pressure, particularly on set pieces, with LAFC defending nine corners yet still walking away with another clean sheet. Backed by Hugo Lloris and with LAFC holding the line until the late goals arrived, Porteous delivered a disciplined defensive performance with an impressive 13 clearances along with one tackle and two blocks, continuing to show the quality he flashed late last season for the Black and Gold while emerging as the clear leader of the back line this year.

MARCH 15 • ROTOWIRE

Impactful since signing Porteous made 12 starts in 13 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Porteous joined LAFC from Watford late in the season and quickly secured a place in the starting XI. He started all but one match, registering 64 clearances, 18 tackles, and seven blocks across 1,122 minutes. With his experience in the EFL and the added context of Aaron Long's injury history, the defender is well-positioned to remain a starter heading into 2026.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Bounga scores 2 goals, LAFC beats Austin 4-1, advances to Western Conference semis

Denis Bouanga had two goals and an assist to help Los Angeles FC beat Austin FC 4-1 and sweep the best-of-three series in the first round of the MLS Cup playoffs

NOVEMBER 3, 2025 • Associated Press

Toronto FC gets US$100,000 in general allocation money from Los Angeles FC Los Angeles FC has signed Scottish defender Ryan Porteous from England's Watford with Toronto FC earning US$100,000 in 2025 general allocati...

AUGUST 4, 2025 • THESTAR.COM

LAFC sign Scottish defender Ryan Porteous | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing LAFC have acquired defender Ryan Porteous from EFL Championship side Watford, the club announced Monday.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

Joins LAFC Porteous has completed a transfer to LAFC from Watford, according to his new club.

Impact Porteous is making a trip over the pond to join his new club, as the Scottish defender has joined LAFC on a deal through 2028. He is coming off a season where he started in 18 of his 22 appearances, earning a decent role before an injury sidelined him for the second half of the season. He will now join the team likely to bid for time immediately, competing with Eddie Segura and Aaron Long for time in the center of the defense.

AUGUST 4, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Scotland's Ryan Porteous receives a red card vs. Germany | FOX Soccer

JUNE 14, 2024 • FOX SPORTS

Ryan Porteous: 'Attitude and discipline the biggest change within the group' Porteous had a shorter than usual summer break due to international commitments and Valerian Ismael wanting players back early

AUGUST 7, 2023 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Erling Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland in Euro qualifying

Scotland came back to win 2-1 on Saturday and keep a perfect record in qualifying for next year’s European Championship.

JUNE 17, 2023 • FOX SPORTS

Erling Haaland scores but Norway loses to Scotland in Euro qualifying

Hibernian 1-0 Motherwell | Ryan Porteous Scores Again! ⚽️

OCTOBER 9, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Hibernian 1-0 Motherwell | Ryan Porteous scores game's only goal ⚽️

OCTOBER 8, 2022 • YOUTUBE

Hibernian 1-0 Aberdeen ' Porteous Header Gives Maloney First Victory!

DECEMBER 23, 2021 • YOUTUBE

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