Sergi Palencia - Soccer News, Rumors, & Updates

Substitute option Wednesday Palencia (groin) is on the bench in Wednesday's clash with New York Red Bulls.

Impact Palencia's availability is excellent news for a side that has continued to deploy Ryan Hollingshead on the right side of a back four in recent weeks. Still, it's unclear when Palencia will contend for a primary role following a four-month absence. He had previously scored one goal while racking up 19 crosses, 12 clearances and 10 tackles throughout 626 minutes of league play.

5 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC takes draw streak into matchup with the New York Red Bulls

Los Angeles FC takes on the New York Red Bulls after playing to a draw in three straight games

SEPTEMBER 8 • Associated Press

Training fully, won't face RSL Palencia (groin) has resumed full training and is off the injury report, but his return to action will come after Saturday's visit to Real Salt Lake, Josh Gross of SoCal Sports rep...

Impact Palencia is targeting a return in the next few weeks following a four-month absence due to his groin issue. The experienced right-back will eventually contend with Ryan Hollingshead, who has been covering in an unusual flank for him through the duration of Palencia's absence.

SEPTEMBER 4 • ROTOWIRE

Real Salt Lake aims to break losing streak in matchup with Los Angeles FC

Real Salt Lake will try to break a three-game losing streak when it hosts Los Angeles FC

SEPTEMBER 4 • Associated Press

D.C. United hosts Los Angeles FC in non-conference action

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AUGUST 28 • Associated Press

Los Angeles FC hosts the Portland Timbers in conference play

Los Angeles FC faces the Portland Timbers in Western Conference play

AUGUST 21 • Associated Press

Colorado Rapids take shutout streak into matchup against Los Angeles FC

The Colorado Rapids head into a matchup against Los Angeles FC after securing two straight shutout wins

AUGUST 18 • Associated Press

Los Angeles FC takes home winning streak into matchup against San Diego FC

Los Angeles FC hosts San Diego FC looking to extend a three-game home winning streak

AUGUST 14 • Associated Press

Los Angeles FC takes win streak into match with Sporting Kansas City

Los Angeles FC comes into a matchup with Sporting Kansas City as winners of three straight games

JULY 24 • Associated Press

Los Angeles FC takes shutout streak into matchup with Real Salt Lake

Los Angeles FC comes into a matchup with Real Salt Lake after recording two straight shutout wins

JULY 21 • Associated Press

Los Angeles FC visits the LA Galaxy after shutout victory

A game after shutting out the Seattle Sounders 1-0, Los Angeles FC plays the LA Galaxy

JULY 16 • Associated Press

Receives surgery Palencia has had surgery on a muscle in his leg, according to manager Marc Dos Santos, per Josh Gross of Inside So Cal Sports.

Impact Palencia was expected to be out until the World Cup break, but could miss out on further time, as the defender received surgery. That said, a return date is not in place, potentially leaving him out until the fall. He has been their starting right-back when fit, with Ryan Hollingshead and Ryan Raposo as likely replacements.

MAY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Los Angeles FC takes losing streak into matchup with the Seattle Sounders

Los Angeles FC aims to stop a three-game skid when it hosts the Seattle Sounders

MAY 23 • Associated Press

Acosta and Nashville host Los Angeles FC

Bryan Acosta leads Nashville into a matchup with Los Angeles FC fresh off of a two-goal outing against the New England Revolution

MAY 16 • Associated Press

Set for three-game absence Palencia (groin) is expected to be sidelined for at least three matches due to the injury he suffered in the weekend's game against Houston, per manager Marc Dos Santos, Josh Gross...

Impact Palencia might not see much more action before the World Cup break, with his full recovery timeline potentially extending to more time as he's scheduled to see another doctor. This news represents an important blow to an LAFC side that had relied on him as a right-sided defender. His place in the starting lineup will likely be covered by Ryan Raposo in the short term.

MAY 12 • ROTOWIRE

Saint Louis City SC hosts Los Angeles FC after shutout win

A game after shutting out the Colorado Rapids 1-0, Saint Louis City SC plays Los Angeles FC

MAY 12 • Associated Press

Jack McGlynn scores in each half to spark Dynamo to 4-1 victory over LAFC

Jack McGlynn scored a goal in each half and the Houston Dynamo thumped Los Angeles FC 4-1

MAY 11 • Associated Press

Subs off with injury Sunday Palencia went down with an apparent groin issue during Sunday's clash against Houston Dynamo.

Impact Palencia lasted 43 minutes on the field and barely had a chance to produce before being replaced by Ryan Raposo in this match. The Spaniard has been his side's first-choice right-back for most of the year, so losing him would reduce the squad's depth in that spot, with Raposo likely to see increased playing time. In any case, Palencia is now questionable for upcoming games.

MAY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Tafari scores in stoppage time, LAFC beats Toluca 2-1 in 1st leg of CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal

Nkosi Tafari headed in Son Heung-Min’s free kick in second-half stoppage time and LAFC beat Toluca FC 2-1 in the first leg of the CONCACAF Champions Cup semifinal

APRIL 30 • Associated Press

Denis Bouanga's 5th career MLS hat trick helps LAFC beat Orlando City 6-0

Denis Bouanga scored three goals, his fifth career hat trick in MLS, and Son Heung-min had four assists to help Los Angeles FC beat Orlando City 6-0

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Scores first goal of season Palencia scored one goal to go with one shot (one on goal) and one cross (zero accurate) in Saturday's 6-0 victory versus Orlando City SC.

Impact Palencia buried his first MLS goal of 2026 in the 39th minute, cutting inside and finishing off Son Heung-Min's record-setting fourth assist of the half to push the lead to 5-0, while also chipping in three clearances and two tackles in a composed defensive outing. He logged 71 minutes before making way for Ryan Raposo, with coach Marc Dos Santos rotating his squad ahead of Tuesday's Concacaf Champions Cup quarterfinal against Cruz Azul.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Martinez, Lloris lead LAFC over Dallas 1-0 for third straight shutout victory to begin season

David Martinez scored in the second half and Hugo Lloris made it stand up for a third straight clean sheet to begin the season as Los Angeles FC beat FC Dallas 1-0 on Saturday nigh...

MARCH 8 • Associated Press

Makes 36 appearances in 2025 Palencia recorded 35 starts in 36 MLS appearances (including the playoffs) during the 2025 season.

Impact Palencia wrapped up his third season with LAFC and his second as a regular starter in the back line by delivering another steady, dependable campaign. He scored his first MLS goal in 2025, adding on two assists, while contributing 80 clearances, 90 tackles, and 11 blocks. His reliability kept him firmly entrenched in the starting XI, missing just one match all season and maintaining consistent form throughout. With that level of performance, he enters 2026 in a strong position to retain his starting role.

JANUARY 2 • ROTOWIRE

Two shots from defense Palencia recorded two shots (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Sunday's 1-0 victory against Atlanta United.

Impact Palencia was active on both ends of the field Sunday, recording one chance created, two crosses and two shots in the attack to go along with two tackles and two clearances in the defense. He has yet to miss a start since July, starting in 29 of his 30 appearances this season.

OCTOBER 6, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

LAFC sign Sergi Palencia to contract extension | MLSSoccer.com TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Extension LAFC have signed defender Sergi Palencia to a contract extension through 2028 with options for 2029 and 2...

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • MLSSOCCER.COM

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