The Houston Dynamo acquired defender A.J. DeLaGarza from the LA Galaxy in exchange for $125,000 in General Allocation Money and $50,000 in Targeted Allocation Money, the club announced today.
“We are extremely pleased to add A.J. DeLaGarza to the Houston Dynamo. He is an outstanding player, a consummate professional and a true leader both on and off the field,” said Dynamo Vice President and General Manager Matt Jordan. “His championship experience and winning mentality will be a welcomed addition to our club.”
DeLaGarza won three MLS Cup championships (2011, 2012 and 2014) with the Galaxy and appeared in 204 games over eight seasons, starting 196 matches and accumulating 17,249 minutes.