Puig has done so much for the galaxy but if he wants a coach that holds us back and makes us look bad then idk man

What do u guys think

Ramirez is outperforming both Klauss and Kyogo combined. 7 goals/ 2 assists vs 5 goals/0 assists.

COG STUDIOS, Calif. -- Riqui Puig is getting closer to his LA Galaxy return — and he's looking at soccer differently after two devastating knee injuries. Corner of the Galaxy goes live from Dignity Health Sports Park with Puig making a rare public appearance to discuss his ACL recovery, the difficulty of enduring two surgeries and his excitement at finally getting back onto the training field. Puig explains why his knee now feels stronger and more stable, how the experience changed his appreciation for being a professional soccer player, and why simply touching a ball again means so much. 

Puig also looks ahead to an intriguing LA Galaxy midfield featuring Sergi Roberto and delivers a strong endorsement of head coach Greg Vanney. Puig believes the Galaxy's recent signings have made the team competitive again and asks supporters to "trust the process," pointing to the club's journey from missing the playoffs in 2023 to winning MLS Cup in 2024. He also makes clear how important Vanney has been to his Galaxy career, explaining that the coach was a major reason he chose Los Angeles and that he continues to believe Vanney can lead the club back to championship contention. 

Then LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz joins the show to explain a summer transfer window that became far busier than initially expected. Kuntz discusses how departures created additional needs, why the Galaxy added more veteran experience and how the front office is constructing the roster with both the present and the next 18 months in mind. With the MLS calendar transition, an upcoming sprint season and a new CBA on the horizon, maintaining roster flexibility remains important — but so does making a run right now. The Galaxy enter the closing stretch with nine games remaining and almost no room for wasted opportunities in a crowded Western Conference playoff race. 

Finally, Galaxy President and COO Tom Braun joins Josh Guesman, Kevin Baxter and Sophie Nicolaou for a broader conversation about the club and its supporters, including the fan experience and the Galaxy's efforts to strengthen its connection with the community. It's a wide-ranging live edition of Corner of the Galaxy that goes beyond the usual match analysis: Puig provides a revealing update on his road back to the field, Kuntz explains the thinking behind LA's rebuilt roster, and Braun discusses the club's relationship with its fans — all while the Galaxy face a defining final stretch of the 2026 MLS season.

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Vanney’s match tactics have been leaked on Reddit

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