LOS ANGELES (Friday, Feb. 23, 2024) – The LA Galaxy today announced that the club has signed midfielder Tucker Lepley to a one-year deal through the 2024 MLS season with three club option years through 2027.
"We are pleased to welcome Tucker to the LA Galaxy," said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz. "Tucker was a priority player for us in the MLS SuperDraft and his performance during the preseason has earned him a deserved spot on the roster. We're excited to add him to the group and for him to continue his development."
Lepley, 22, was selected by the Galaxy in the third round (No. 62 overall) of the 2024 MLS SuperDraft after recording 11 goals and 10 assists in 45 games played (41 starts) across a three-year career at UCLA (2021-23). During the 2023 campaign, Lepley earned First Team All-Pac-12 honors after logging three goals and two assist in 18 matches played (18 starts) and guiding UCLA to its first Pac-12 title since 2012. In his redshirt freshman season in 2021, the Charlotte, N.C., native was named the Bruins’ Team MVP after notching five goals and seven assists in 19 matches played (19 starts). Additionally, Lepley was part of the Sporting Kansas City Academy, making 10 appearances (5 starts) for Swope Park Rangers during the 2019 USL Championship Regular Season.
During the 2024 preseason, Lepley tallied one assist in five matches played (3 starts) for the Galaxy.
Transaction: LA Galaxy sign midfielder Tucker Lepley to a one-year deal through the 2024 MLS season with three club option years through 2027 on Feb. 23, 2024.
Tucker Lepley
Position: Midfielder
Height: 5-7
Weight: 145
Date Of Birth: Jan. 17, 2002
Age: 22
Birthplace: Charlotte, N.C.
College: UCLA
Citizenship: United States
