LAFC sign midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from Leeds United 

LAFC finally signed Polish youth international midfielder Mateusz Bogusz from English Premier League side Leeds United. 

He joins on a three-year contract through the 2026 Major League Soccer season, with an additional option for 2027. 

“Mateusz is a talented young player with great ability who will provide another quality piece to our club,” LAFC co-president & general manager John Thorrington said in a release. “He is a dynamic and exciting attacker who has the ability to help our group in our ambitions to win more trophies. I am excited to welcome Mateusz to Los Angeles.”

Bogusz arrives after spending much of his Leeds United tenure on loan in the Spanish second tier, accumulating seven goals and eight assists across 65 appearances for UD Ibiza and UD Logroñés. 

Internationally, he’s become an integral part of Poland’s U-21 team. 

He now joins the likes of Ilie Sanchez, Kellyn Acosta and Jose Cifuentes in LAFC’s midfield as the reigning MLS champions defend the title. Head coach Steve Cherundolo also brought in Timothy Tillman during the Primary Transfer Window, adding to the competition after hitting the ground running when arriving from 2. Bundesliga side Greuther Fürth.

Though the options are not limited for Cherundolo, Bogusz offers an offensive component on the wings that the team could certainly use. And depth will be much-needed as the Western Conference giants balance the regular MLS season, Concacaf Champions League and Leagues Cup before even thinking about the redesigned, extensive playoff format in the winter. 

LAFC currently sit in third place of the Western Conference table with 10 points in four games, and a record of 3W-0L-1D.