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Julian Araujo says he ‘needed that LAFC game’ to shake off early-season blues

Julian Araujo didn’t start the 2021 season in the way he wanted. But he’s determined to get to his best.

The LA Galaxy defender was busy to start the year, participating in the United States’ failed Olympic qualifying campaign and late to Greg Vanney’s first preseason camp with the Galaxy as a result.

“Coming back from the Olympic [qualifying] was very difficult for me,” Araujo told reporters on Thursday during the team’s media availability. “Going to the preseason and Arizona, I felt a little rusty, not as confident as I wanted to feel going in or coming back with a squad.