LA Galaxy has acquired defender Eriq Zavaleta for the 2022 Major League Soccer season, with a membership option for 2023.
The player joins after seven seasons with Toronto FC. He will reunite with former head instruct Gregg Vanney, who led Toronto and Zavaleta while the squad received the the MLS Cup, Supporters' Shield and Canadian Championship treble in 2017.
"Eriq is an skilled defender who brings more leadership and championship pedigree to our again line. We welcome him to the team and stay up for integrating him into the institution," Vanney said in a announcement.
Zavaleta first kicked off his expert profession in 2015, joining the Seattle Sounders after being decided on 10th average via the Western Conference giants. He spent two seasons there, before featuring for Chivas USA and Toronto FC.
The defender has registered desires and one help in 140 ordinary-season games across nine seasons in Major League Soccer.
"Eriq has a wealth of revel in in MLS and signing him presents vital depth to our roster," said Galaxy technical director Jovan Kirovski in a release.
Internationally, Zavaleta has become a normal for El Salvador, making 15 appearances for Los Cuscatlecos considering the fact that his debut in 2021.
The Galaxy has seen a wonderful begin to their 2022 season, recording consecutive victories as Mexican nationals Chicharito and Efrain Alvarez lead the purpose chart. The team returns to the pitch on Saturday against the Seattle Sounders.
