SERGI PALENCIA NEWS

Returning to LAFC Palencia is returning to LAFC, since his option for 2025 was picked up.

Impact Palencia will be back with LAFC in 2025, coming off an excellent second season with the club. He made 34 appearances (30 starts) and added a pair of assists on 2,675 minutes. The defender should continue in a major role in 2025.

DECEMBER 2 • ROTOWIRE

Scores own goal Sunday Palencia registered an own goal, one shot (zero on goal) and five crosses (one accurate) in Sunday's 2-1 win versus Vancouver Whitecaps FC. In addition, he was given a yellow card...

Impact Palencia attempted to clear a Sebastian Berhalter cross into the box, but instead, his header beat Hugo Lloris and represented Vancouver's equalizer midway through the second half. Palencia has been a regular starter for LAFC with 25 starts out of 29 appearances, and his regular role won't be at risk in the playoffs for one mistake in a regular-season contest.

OCTOBER 14 • ROTOWIRE

Cleans ban Palencia has served his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's trip to SKC.

Impact Palencia missed his first MLS game since the break, having started five of the previous seven league games. In that span, the defender has recorded 20 tackles with 14 clearances while making three blocks with two clean sheets.

OCTOBER 3 • ROTOWIRE

Earns yellow-card ban Palencia will miss Wednesday's game against St.Louis City SC due to a yellow card accumulation.

Impact Palencia will miss the match against St. Louis, but since he's been a regular at the back for LAFC, he should return to the XI immediately for the Saturday contest against Sporting Kansas City. Palencia has started in 23 of his 27 regular-season appearances in 2024, tallying 75 tackles, 38 clearances and 28 interceptions while also dishing out two assists.

SEPTEMBER 30 • ROTOWIRE

Completes ban Palencia has completed his one match suspension and will be an option for Saturday's trip to Seattle.

Impact Palencia missed just his third match of the season after being handed a suspension for two yellow cards. He's been averaging about 2.1 crosses and 2.6 tackles per game after collecting 14 crosses (three accurate) and 23 tackles in the last six games.

JULY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Sent off Saturday Palencia picked up two yellow cards and was sent off in the 83rd minute of Saturday's 5-1 defeat against Columbus Crew. He generated one cross (one accurate) and one chance created...

Impact Palencia picked up two yellow cards Saturday -- first in the 41st minute and then in the 83rd minute -- and was sent off as a result. Columbus scored two more goals after his ejection. He will be suspended for Wednesday's important matchup with Real Salt Lake and will be eligible to return Saturday at Seattle.

JULY 14 • ROTOWIRE

Assist in huge win Palencia assisted once, along with three crosses (one accurate) and two chances, in Saturday's 6-2 victory over the San Jose Earthquakes.

Impact In the 15th minute, Sergi Palencia found Mateusz Bogusz, who finished with an incredible diving header. This is only his second assist of the season, bringing his total past the amount he achieved last season.

JUNE 23 • ROTOWIRE

Subbed off against Portland Timbers Palencia had four crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 2-2 draw against Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 43rd minute.

Impact Palencia was impactful during his time on the field, creating a big chance and showcasing his defensive prowess with three tackles. He also demonstrated his dribbling ability, completing two successful dribbles. He was replaced by Omar Campos in the 63rd minute. Palencia has been consistently involved in creating opportunities, having created seven chances in six games, and he has already registered an assist this season.

APRIL 14 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 28 • LAFC.COM

Assists in first start Palencia assisted once to go with one shot (one on goal), two crosses (one accurate) and one chance created in Saturday's 5-0 victory over Nashville SC. In addition, he was given a...

Impact Palencia created Denis Bouanga's second goal in the match in the 48th minute to give LA the 3-0 lead with his first assist in the season. The right-back logged his first start in the campaign after two appearances off bench and missing two games with an illness. He will now look for more playing time in 2024.

MARCH 27 • ROTOWIRE

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MARCH 26 • LAFC.COM

Out for RSL match Palencia (illness) is out for Saturday's match against Real Salt Lake.

Impact Palencia was unable to recover from his illness in time for Saturday's match, having been left on the sidelines to face Real Salt Lake. This is a tough break for the club but shouldn't affect much, as in the first match of the season, he only appeared as a substitute for seven minutes. He will now look ahead to next week's match against Sporting Kansas City for a return, as he should be able to shake off the illness by then.

MARCH 2 • ROTOWIRE

Struggling with illness Palencia (illness) is questionable for Saturday's trip to Salt Lake, according to the MLS injury report.

Impact Palencia was active on the bench for the season opener but has missed training ahead of Saturday's clash. The defender is a solid rotational option but barring injuries he isn't likely to make much of an impact in the starting XI. Palencia made 25 appearances in 2023, assisting once.

MARCH 1 • ROTOWIRE

Stuck with bench role Palencia was on the bench for the entirety of the MLS playoffs.

Impact Palencia never made a start in the playoffs and by the end of the playoffs his role had dwindled to just a minute at the end of matches. It's a disappointment certainly but the hope is Palencia will come into 2024 and take the right-back job that he opened 2023 with back.

DECEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Plays against Salt Lake Palencia (lower body) came off the bench to play 25 minutes during Tuesday's 4-0 win over Real Salt Lake during the Leagues Cup.

Impact Palencia made his return to the pitch for the first time since May after missing time with a lower body injury. Prior to going down with injury, the defender had recorded eight starts in 10 matches, generating an assist with 22 tackles (16 won) in that span.

AUGUST 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Training with team Palencia (lower body) took part in team training Tuesday, according to manager Steve Cherundolo.

Impact Palencia made his way back into training Tuesday but isn't doing enough to be an option for game time. The defender has a realistic chance to return to the pitch for the first MLS match back, an Aug. 20 clash with Colorado.

AUGUST 1, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out once more Palencia (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with Seattle, according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Palencia is out for a fifth match in a row as he continues to deal with a lower body injury. Julian Gaines got the start at right-back last time out, though Ryan Hollingshead is another option to fill in the back line with Palencia sidelined.

JUNE 20, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Remains out Palencia (lower body) is out for Saturday's trip to Kansas City, according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Palencia is set to miss a fourth consecutive game with a lower body injury. The defender saw consistent playing time before going down with the injury but will likely be replaced by Ryan Hollingshead in the backline once more.

JUNE 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Sidelined once more Palencia (lower body) is out for Wednesday's clash with Houston, according to the LAFC injury report.

Impact Palencia is set to miss a third consecutive match as he is ruled out once more. The defender will likely be replaced by Ryan Hollingshead once more, a more than competent replacement in the starting XI. When fit Palencia has seen eight starts in 12 matches.

JUNE 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Ruled out against Houston Palencia (lower body) will not be available for Saturday's clash against the Dynamo, according to LAFC's injury report.

Impact Palencia suffered a non-contact knee injury in last weekend's CONCACAF Champions League Final, and he's now set to miss a second consecutive game since then. Ryan Hollingshead should continue at right-back in Palencia's absence.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

No injury designation Palencia (lower body) has no injury designation on the LAFC injury report for Saturday's clash with Houston.

Impact Palencia is absent from the injury report despite missing Wednesday's mid-week clash with Atlanta. The defender suffered an injury during the CONCACAF Champions League final and was replaced by Ryan Hollingshead on Wednesday. Palencia has started all but two matches when fit and would likely replace Hollingshead if deemed fully available.

JUNE 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Suffers injury in CCL Final Palencia was subbed out of Sunday's CONCACAF Champions League Final defeat against Leon in the 56th minute after suffering an apparent knee injury.

Impact Palencia had been having a good game Sunday before going down with a non-contact injury, which of course could signify a significant issue. More details should emerge in the coming days, but Ryan Hollingshead would take over at right-back if Palencia is forced to miss additional game time.

JUNE 5, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Creates chance in draw Palencia created a chance and won one of one tackles in Wednesday's 1-1 draw against Sporting KC. He also recorded a secondary assist in the match.

Impact Palencia continues his regular rotation with Ryan Hollingshead at right-back for LAFC, and he's taken six shots with eight chances created through nine MLS appearances (seven starts) this season.

MAY 18, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Records assist against Austin Palencia took three shots and assisted a goal in Saturday's 3-0 victory against Austin FC. He also made two clearances, an interception and won three of four tackles in the match.

Impact Palencia grabbed his first MLS assist Saturday as he set up Denis Bouanga's hat-trick goal with a cross. He's also taken five shots across his last two MLS appearances as a full-back.

APRIL 9, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Bouanga's hat trick lifts LAFC to 3-0 victory over Austin

Dénis Bouanga scored an unassisted goal in each half and finished with a hat trick to spark Los Angeles FC to a 3-0 victory over Austin FC

APRIL 9, 2023 • ASSOCIATED PRESS