Maya Yoshida
LAG
Center Back
Controlled Center Back
Aug 24, 1988 (38)
Right
6'2"
172 lb
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2026 Major League Soccer
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2026 Major League Soccer
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Nets first of season
Yoshida scored one goal to go with three shots (one on goal) in Saturday's 2-2 draw versus CF Montreal.
Analysis: Yosida scored a rare goal Saturday, marking his second of the season and seventh overall for the club. Since the World Cup break, he has taken over a larger share of the center-back duties, starting each of the last five league matches. During that stretch, he has recorded 22 clearances, three blocks, and kept two clean sheets.
Leads backline in draw
Yoshida generated three tackles (one won) and three clearances in Saturday's 0-0 draw versus FC Dallas.
Analysis: Yoshida registered three tackles (one won) and three clearances across Saturday's 0-0 draw with FC Dallas, making his second consecutive start at center-back and contributing aerial presence and positional discipline as part of a Galaxy defensive unit that recorded its first goalless draw since the 2024 season. The Japanese international has accumulated 13 tackles, five interceptions and 56 clearances across 14 MLS appearances this season, making him one of the most active defensive players in the Galaxy's backline by volume, and his leadership and reading of the game will be important qualities heading into the Houston Dynamo fixture.
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