LA Galaxy II will return only one defender from the 2016 season after Nathan Smith, Hugo Arellano and Bradley Diallo all signed contracts with LA Galaxy in the offseason. Lee Nishanian was signed by the Harrisburg City Islanders and Jefrey Payeras’ loan to the Los Dos from Guatemalan side C.S.D. Municipal expired at season’s end.
That leaves Josh Turnley, signed a year ago by LA Galaxy II after being selected by LA Galaxy in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. One of the most consistent performers of the squad’s backline, Turnley will be the veteran leader in a new band of recruits.