LA Galaxy winger Tyler Boyd, right, moves the ball past Toronto FC Richie Laryea during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig, right, vies for the ball against Toronto FC Adama Diomande during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Chase Gasper moves the ball up the pitch against the Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Séga Coulibaly, left, kicks the ball defended by Toronto FC midfielder Mark-Anthony Kaye, right, during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy winger Tyler Boyd move the ball past a Toronto FC defender during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig dribbles defended by Toronto FC Richie Laryea during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig looks for an opening against the Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy winger Tyler Boyd moves the ball against Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Delgado kicks the ball against the Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Chase Gasper, right, dribbles against Toronto FC Richie Laryea, left, during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Kelvin Leerdam chases the ball down defended by Toronto FC Raoul Petretta during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Chase Gasper moves the ball up the pitch against Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy winger Tyler Boyd, right, moves the ball past Toronto FC Richie Laryea during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Gastón Brugman kicks the ball against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond, right, make a save against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Memo Rodríguez kicks the ball against the Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Memo Rodríguez moves the ball past Toronto FC Richie Laryea during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Jalen Neal looks for an open teammate against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez kicks the ball against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig kicks the ball against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljić battles Toronto FC Matt Hedges during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
From left: LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Delgado, midfielder Gastón Brugman and defender Jalen Neal celebrate after Delgado scores a goal during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy Chris Mavinga brings the ball up the pitch against the Toronto FC during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards, center, dribbles against Toronto FC Richie Laryea, right, during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards, left, kicks the ball defended by Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi, right, during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy goalkeeper Jonathan Bond, center bottom, makes a save against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig walks off the field prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Jalen Neal walks of the field prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez warms up prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards, left, vies for the ball against Toronto FC forward Federico Bernardeschi, right, during second half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. The Galaxy won 2-1. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney, left, speaks to Toronto FC head coach Bob Bradley, right, prior to an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards walks off the field prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljić walks off the field prior to an MLS pre-season match Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Jalen Neal warms up prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Dejan Joveljić warms up prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney looks on prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Gastón Brugman warms up prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney looks on prior to an MLS pre-season match against the Toronto FC at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy mascot Como takes a picture with fans during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy defender Jalen Neal moves the ball past Toronto FC Adama Diomande during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez looks for an opening against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Marco Delgado, left, vies for the ball against a Toronto FC defender during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez kicks the ball for a goal against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy midfielder Efrain Alvarez, right, celebrates with teammate forward Dejan Joveljić after Alvarez scores a goal against the Toronto FC during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
LA Galaxy forward Raheem Edwards moves the ball against Toronto FC Richie Laryea during fist half of an MLS pre-season match at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, Calif. on Saturday, Feb. 18, 2023. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
CARSON — The regular season is less than a week away and the Galaxy have the look of an incomplete team.
When last season ended in the Western Conference semifinals, the Galaxy looked like a team that could have been a few pieces away from being a legitimate championship contender.
Now, even though the club will benefit from having a full season with late acquisitions Gaston Brugman and Riqui Puig, there are still holes to fill and if they’re not careful, a crowd of more than 70,000 could see them Saturday.
“We’re very close to closing some of these holes,” Galaxy coach Greg Vanney said Friday. “We’re in negotiations for all of them at the moment. It’s just working through the process. It’s not like we’re not trying to identify players. We’re actually in discussion process, so we’re hoping that within days, we’ll start to put names into those places.”
One of the soon-to-be announced players is midfielder Tyler Boyd. Boyd, 28, joined the Galaxy while the club was in Indio for the Coachella Valley Invitational. However, his signing isn’t official due to a paperwork issue. Boyd has been able to train and play in the preseason games.
“I think everything is right there done or close to being done,” Vanney said following Saturday’s 2-1 preseason finale against Toronto FC. “Hopefully everything will be finalized and announced in the next couple of days.”
During the off-season the Galaxy signed midfielder Memo Rodriguez and he’s been a good addition to the midfield. The question will be can the Galaxy get the production from that duo, that they didn’t get on a consistent basis from Kevin Cabral (traded) and Samuel Grandsir (transfer back to France).
The Galaxy has also been linked with Brazilian defender Lucas Calegari from Fluminense. Calegari, 20, would be viewed as a replacement for Julian Araujo, who left for Barcelona. Veteran Kelvin Leerdam is in line to start the season opener at right-back.
“In the group of right backs, Calegari is one of the players, one of the right-backs that we have communicated with and are aware of,” Vanney said. “He’s in the shortlist of guys that are there.”
Another addition is Uri Rosell. Rosell, 30, spent last season with Sporting Kansas City. He started his MLS career with SKC in 2012 and moved to Orlando City SC in 2018.
“He was training with the group and I think two days in he got a concussion and was out for about 10 days,” Vanney said. “As of the last few days, he’s back in, and we’re just working through the details, but he’s somebody that will help the team this year.”
Preseason wrap-up
Efrain Alvarez scored in the 27th minute and Mark Delgado added a long-range goal in the 52nd and the Galaxy held on for a 2-1 win over Toronto FC.
“Pleased to win,” Vanney said. “I thought there were some very good moments through the course of the game. There was good stuff. Some things that we’ve been talking about over the last week, which is nice. Guys are getting their legs under them, which is a big part of this last stretch of games.
“We still want to tighten up defensively, but we’re in a good spot. We’re not a perfect machine yet, it’s a work in progress, nobody will be (perfect) on day one, so let’s continue to grow and build and continue the process.”
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