Matías Galarza Fonda
ATLParaguay
Left
Feb 11, 2002
24
5'9"
CM
LW
Box-to-Box
Atlanta UnitedOut against Columbus
Galarza won't play Sunday against Columbus Crew because of reasons unrelated to injury.
Analysis: Galarza is expected to be involved in the upcoming World Cup with Paraguay, so he's likely already working with the national team. The midfielder may not return to Atlanta amid rumors that he'll rejoin his parent club River Plate once his loan ends in July. He failed to score or assist but tallied 18 shots (five on goal), 19 crosses (five accurate) and 27 tackles across 10 MLS games played in 2026. Saba Lobzhanidze could now move to the left wing where Galarza had been deployed recently.
Registers three crosses
Galarza generated three crosses (one accurate) and one tackle in Saturday's 2-1 loss versus Los Angeles Galaxy.
Analysis: Galarza was back in a starting role for a second match in a row Saturday, recording an okay three crosses in the midfield. The midfielder continues to find starts this season with seven in nine appearances, although his more defensive role has left him without a goal contribution, recording 14 shots and nine chances created.
Fires off four shots
Galarza registered four shots (zero on goal), two crosses (zero accurate) and one chance created in Wednesday's 2-1 loss to New England Revolution. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 44th minute.
Analysis: Galarza started for a fifth time in six appearances this season and earned a decent contribution with his four shots, although all were off target. He remains without a goal contribution in six appearances this season, recording 13 shots and seven chances created thus far.
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