The LA Galaxy were tied with FC Dallas with the most Homegrown players on their roster during the 2017 season with nine.
They also ended the season dead last. A off season rebuilding job has made the Galaxy a more competitive team, but is there a long-term plan to develop players in a region overflowing with talent?
Originally, it seemed like the Galaxy wanted to develop local talent similar to what teams like FC Dallas and the New York Red Bulls have been doing for years.
That plan was quietly scrapped in the winter.