🇺🇸 State of the Union: Aaronson to Frankfurt, Almada in Qatar and more | OneFootball

We have another round of MLS headlines for you today featuring

Here is what you need to know this Friday.

One last hurrah

LA Galaxy confirmed defender A.J. DeLaGarza signed a one-day contract to officially retire as a member of the club.

“I am eternally grateful to have been a part of this club and when I thought about how I wanted to step away from the game, I knew I wanted it to be as a member of the LA Galaxy,” said DeLaGarza, who made 250 appearances.

“Beyond the trophies, the relationships with the fans, my teammates and staff throughout my career are ones I will cherish forever. Officially, Forever a G.”

Paxton Aaronson joins Frankfurt

Another MLS talent is making the jump to Europe after Philadelphia Union’s Paxten Aaronson signed for Eintracht Frankfurt in the Bundesliga.

The 19-year-old made 37 appearances registering four goals in 1,006 minutes, and signed a contract until 2027. His older brother, Brenden, has made headlines with Leeds United.

Adams on facing Wales

USMNT midfielder Tyler Adams previewed the team’s match with Wales admitting plenty of prep has been done ahead of their World Cup opener and they are ready for the challenge.

The Americans officially kick off in Qatar on Monday.

Almada heading to Qatar

Atlanta United’s Thiago Almada received the call of a lifetime on Thursday after being selected to join up with Argentina at the World Cup following injuries to Nicolás González (Fiorentina) and Joaquín Correa (Inter Milan).

Hedges to return?

Rumours suggested free agent Matt Hedges could be making a return to FC Cincinnati and after the club was caught sharing an early hint at the stadium, it looks like it’s true!

Throwback rack

In honour of A.J. DeLaGarza’s retirement, here he is with LA Galaxy during a 1-0 win over Chivas on October 16, 2011. That sweatband though!