LA Galaxy have signed midfielder Jaime Villarreal as an MLS Homegrown Player, the club announced today. Villarreal, 21, joins after standout stints with Galaxy Academy and LA Galaxy II. Joining the Galaxy Academy in August 2011 at the age of 16, Villarreal spent more than five years in the Galaxy organization before inking a first team contract. The LA Galaxy have 20 total players across LA Galaxy and LA Galaxy II that have come through the club’s developmental system.
“Jaime is a player that has grown up in our system while excelling with LA Galaxy II,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Pete Vagenas.