
Riqui Puig Undergoes Successful Knee Surgery
Key Points:
- LA Galaxy midfielder Riqui Puig has successfully undergone ACL reconstructive surgery on his left knee, performed by Dr. Ramón Cugat in Barcelona, Spain, following a similar procedure in late 2024.
- Puig is expected to fully recover and be ready to return for the start of the 2027 MLS season.
- Puig originally injured his knee during the 2024 Western Conference Final, where he assisted the game-winning goal that helped the Galaxy secure their sixth MLS Cup title.
- In the 2024 season, Puig contributed 37 goal involvements (17 goals, 20 assists) in 36 matches and excelled in the playoffs with four goals and four assists in four matches.
- The two-time











