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Former LA Galaxy II star Jorge Hernandez signs with Ukrainian club

Jorge Hernandez was the breakout star for LA Galaxy II in 2021, the midfielder the engine in attack who ended up nabbing a USL Championship All League First Team selection come season’s end.

But while the Galaxy said they were in negotiations to bring the Galaxy Academy product back for 2022, the 21-year-old has gone to Europe, and to an unusual destination, signing a contract with Ukrainian outfit FC Chornomorets Odesa.

The club was promoted to the Ukrainian top flight this season and sit a few points from assured safety from relegation.