CARSON, Calif. (AP) — German midfielder Marco Reus has extended his contract with the LA Galaxy until December 2027.
The Galaxy announced on Saturday a contract extension for the 36-year-old Reus, who joins the Major League Soccer club in August 2024 after 12 successful years with Borussia Dortmund.
Reus soon played an important role in the rapid development of the galaxy. League record 6th MLS Cup win He took over in late 2024, but during his tenure in the U.S., he has been mostly impressive when healthy. Last season, he contributed 22 goals in 42 games, including five goals and nine assists.
“Marco brings an incredible level of quality, experience and leadership to our group,” Galaxy general manager Will Kuntz said in a statement. “His professionalism and standards improve everyone around him, both on the pitch and in the locker room. We are thrilled that Marco will continue to be a part of the Galaxy family.”
Before joining Galaxy, Reus scored 170 goals for his hometown club between 2012 and 2024 and was twice named Germany’s Player of the Year. Dortmund reached the Champions League final twice, and Reus became the third player in Bundesliga history to reach 100 goals and 100 assists.
Reus was also a regular on the German national team for more than a decade, but unforeseen injuries prevented him from playing in three of the four World Cups during that time.
Royce captained the Galaxy in the first two games of the year and assisted on his first goal of the season last week.
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