Matheus Nascimento
21-Year-Old
Los Angeles Galaxy
MLS
LA Galaxy loan extended
Nascimento will continue to play for Los Angeles Galaxy with his loan from Brazilian club Botafogo extended through June 30 with a purchase option, the team announced Friday.
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Nascimento is likely to retain a role in the Galaxy's front line at least for the first half of 2026. Therefore, he'll look to improve on his 2025 season totals of three goals and two assists over 22 MLS appearances (13 starts). During the previous campaign, he also tallied three goals and one assist in four Leagues Cup games.
Nascimento is likely to retain a role in the Galaxy's front line at least for the first half of 2026. Therefore, he'll look to improve on his 2025 season totals of three goals and two assists over 22 MLS appearances (13 starts). During the previous campaign, he also tallied three goals and one assist in four Leagues Cup games.
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Discussions ongoing
Nascimento spent the 2025 MLS season on loan with LA Galaxy from Botafogo, and both clubs are currently in discussions to retain the forward for the 2026 MLS season, the club announced.
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Finally back on scoresheet
Nascimento scored one goal to go with two shots (two on goal) in Saturday's 2-1 win versus Minnesota United.
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Starting Saturday
Nascimento (groin) is in the starting lineup for Saturday's match against FC Dallas.
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Could return next week
Nascimento (groin) is nearing a return and was hopeful for this weekend but ultimately missed the MLS game against Colorado and the Leagues Cup semifinal against Seattle, coach Greg Vanney said in a press conference. "Based on the timeline we were given, it was hopeful for this weekend, but we'll see what he can accomplish over the next few days."
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Suffers groin injury
Nascimento is out for Saturday's match against Colorado due to a groin injury, according to the MLS injury report.
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