Derrick Williams returned for his second season with the LA Galaxy, and was once again a regular starter, until a newcomer took over in the final weeks.
The American-Irish player endured a difficult 2021 campaign, full of highs and lows, and while this season was far more consistent, featuring career highs for minutes played in a season and some spot action in the playoffs, his time in LA has now come to an end.
But rewinding back to the beginning first, Williams was primarily paired with Séga Coulibaly in central defense again. Williams’ rugged skills on the defensive side, paired with Coulibaly’s ability to play on the ball, looked like a good combination on paper, even if the results on the field in 2021 weren’t particularly impressive.