US EditionUnion Trade Jakob Glesnes, Rights to Jamir Johnson to LA Galaxy
Philadelphia Union received $1.1 million in allocation money plus potential bonuses to strengthen roster; Jakob Glesnes was a two-time Best XI defender, and Jamir Johnson is a promising 17-year-old winger.
- On Monday, the Philadelphia Union finalized a trade sending center back Jakob Glesnes and the Homegrown Priority for Jamir Johnson to the Los Angeles Galaxy for guaranteed $1.1 million in general allocation money, with payments spread over 2026 and 2027.
- By making the trade, the Union aims to reinvest financially while retaining a future trade and sell-on percentage on Homegrown winger Jamir Johnson.
- Glesnes's résumé shows he was MLS Defender of the Year in 2022, ranks sixth with 181 MLS appearances, and helped win Supporters' Shields in 2020 and 2025.
- Glesnes bid farewell on Instagram, thanking supporters after signing before the 2020 season, while Philadelphia Union head coach Bradley Carnell praised his leadership as the club confirmed his contract guaranteed for the next two years with an option for 2028.
- Jamir Johnson, a 17-year-old winger, has U.S. U-17 experience and scored two goals with an assist for Union II last year, showing strong developmental promise for LA Galaxy.
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Galaxy acquire defender Jakob Glesnes in trade with Philadelphia
The Galaxy made their first big move of the offseason, acquiring defender Jakob Glesnes, along with the Homegrown Priority to young forward Jamir Johnson in a trade with the Philadelphia Union on Monday. The move will cost the Galaxy $1.1 million in GAM (General Allocation Money), split over the next two years – $500,000 in 2026 and $600,000 in 2027. The deal could also net the Union up to $1.1 million in additional GAM, if “certain performance-…
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LA Galaxy acquire former defender of the year Jakob Glesnes from Philadelphia - Technology Shout
The Los Angeles Galaxy have acquired veteran center back Jacob Glesness from the Philadelphia Union in an effort to bolster their defense ahead of a crucial season, the team announced Monday. The Galaxy offered Philadelphia $1.1 million in general grant funding in exchange for the 31-year-old defenseman and homegrown rights to a young player. The trade is a major defensive coup for the Galaxy, which allowed the second-most goals allowed in the W…
LA Galaxy acquire Jakob Glesnes from Philadelphia Union
TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Trade LA receive: Jakob Glesnes, homegrown priority for Jamir Johnson PHI receive: Up to $2.2 million GAM, Johnson trade/sell-on % The LA Galaxy have acquired former MLS Defender of the Year, two-time MLS Best XI honoree, and three-time MLS All-Star Jakob Glesnes from the Philadelphia
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