Jakob Glesnes
32-Year-Old
Los Angeles Galaxy
MLS
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Glesnes has been a fixture in the backline since joining the Union from Stromsgodset in 2020, logging 2,700-plus minutes in each of the past four seasons. While Glesnes had several blunders, including two own goals across all competitions, he still flashed moments of brilliance with two goals and two assists in 2024. Philadelphia will be in the market for a center-back after Damion Lowe's departure, but Glesnes should be a nailed starter again for the Union.
Starts Sunday
Glesnes (calf) is in the starting lineup for Sunday's clash against Real Salt Lake.
ANALYSIS
Glesnes has regained full fitness after sitting out the previous five MLS games, and he's making an immediate appearance in place of Maya Yoshida, who is now dealing with a knee injury. The former Philadelphia Union player could be relied on for his season average of 7.3 clearances per game, but his team has little clean sheet chances after allowing multiple goals in four of their last five official matches.
Glesnes has regained full fitness after sitting out the previous five MLS games, and he's making an immediate appearance in place of Maya Yoshida, who is now dealing with a knee injury. The former Philadelphia Union player could be relied on for his season average of 7.3 clearances per game, but his team has little clean sheet chances after allowing multiple goals in four of their last five official matches.
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Upgraded to questionable
Glesnes (calf) could have a chance to return Saturday at Dallas as his status is now in doubt, according to the MLS player status report.
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Set to miss 4-6 weeks
Glesnes is expected to be sidelined for 4-6 weeks after picking up a grade two calf strain, according to Corner of the Galaxy.
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Solid defensively in Galaxy league debut
Glesnes had one tackle (one won), 11 clearances and two interceptions in Sunday's 1-1 draw against New York City FC.
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Transferred to LA Galaxy
Glesnes was transferred to LA Galaxy from Philadelphia in exchange for $1,100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), his new club announced. "We are thrilled to welcome Jakob and his family to Los Angeles. In his six years in MLS, Jakob has established himself as one of the best center-backs in the league and a back-line leader on multiple Supporter's Shield winning teams. We look forward to having Jakob join the group in January as we prepare for the 2026 campaign," said Will Kuntz, General Manager, LA Galaxy.
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Extends with Philadelphia
Glesnes has signed an extension with Philadelphia.
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