Austin FC acquire veteran F Christian Ramirez off waivers

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Austin FC claimed forward Christian Ramirez off waivers from the Los Angeles Galaxy on Friday.

Ramirez started the Galaxy's CONCACAF Champions Cup match against Academia de Futbol Sporting San Miguelito on Feb. 19. He was waived two days later, with the Galaxy exercising a buyout.

'Christian is widely respected around Major League Soccer as both a player an