The Los Angeles Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has suffered a season ending torn ACL and will miss the MLS Cup 2024, the team announced Sunday.

Tests confirmed star midfielder Riqui Puig ruptured his ACL during the second half of the semi-final clash with Seattle Sounders. The 25-year-old played a stunning 30 minutes on the injury and finished the game before scans confirmed the worst on Sunday morning.

Los Angeles Galaxy and New York Red Bulls are set to define the winner of the MLS 2024 season on Saturday at the Dignity Health Sports Park. However, the side from Los Angeles suffered a last moment setback after team star Riqui Puig suffered a severe injury,

The LA Galaxy announced on Sunday that midfielder Riqui Puig tore the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) in his left knee during the Western Conference final against Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday night.

The MLS Cup is set as the Los Angeles Galaxy will host the New York Red Bulls in Carson, Calif., on Saturday, Dec. 7 in a match of two of the original MLS franchises. The week of preparation is off to a horrible start for the favorites,

The Galaxy will compete in the MLS Cup final without star scorer Riqui Puig, who suffered a torn ACL during the Western Conference final Saturday.

Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig suffered a torn ACL in his left knee in last night’s Western Conference final and will miss Saturday’s MLS Cup. The club confirmed the injury after Puig underwent an MRI Sunday morning.

LA Galaxy have been hit with a significant injury blow just days out from the MLS Cup final.Tests confirmed star midfielder Riqui Puig ruptured his ACL during the second half of the semi-final clash