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Strength: They finally used a scouting department instead of a rolodex to make signings, and have brought in two DP wingers with good profiles, a proven veteran right back and a new approach to building the roster.
Weakness: Most of their center backs are very old and their rest defense continues to be a disaster. Every loss of possession is a five-alarm fire.

Tyler Boyd: Boyd is now galloping down the wings at Nashville SC after an offseason trade. The US international had 7g/4a in 34 matches last year.
Chicharito: The latest in LA's long line of iconic strikers, Chicharito has returned to Chivas – his boyhood Liga MX club. The DP striker and Mexican legend is recovering from a torn ACL he suffered last summer. He finished his four-year Galaxy stay with 38g/6a in 74 games.
Douglas Costa: With 7g/12a in 46 matches, Costa didn't quite meet his DP-level expectations. The former Brazil international, who also played for Juventus and Bayern Munich, is now at Fluminense.
Raheem Edwards: The Canadian left back got traded to CF Montréal, opening the door for Julián Aude to start.

Joseph Paintsil: LA are acquiring Paintsill for a reported near-$9 million fee from Belgian Pro League side Genk (not yet 100% official!). He's a Ghanaian international winger and takes a DP spot alongside Gabriel Pec and Riqui Puig.
Gabriel Pec: A Brazil youth international, Pec reportedly arrives via a $10 million transfer fee plus incentives (club-record outlay). The DP winger was at Brazilian top-flight side Vasco da Gama, where he recorded 26g/14a in 178 appearances.
Miki Yamane: After LA didn't retain Calegari, they had a right-back hole to fill. Step in Yamane, Maya Yoshida's longtime Japan international teammate and a three-time J1 League Best XI honoree. He arrives from Kawasaki Frontale.
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