Marco Reus has extended his contract with Los Angeles Galaxy. This comes as no surprise.
Los Angeles Galaxy got off to a decent start to the new season on the pitch, and there was also some good news for fans of the former MLS champions: Marco Reus has extended his contract, which was due to expire in December 2026, by another year until the end of 2027. This had already been hinted at in recent weeks. “Marco brings an incredible level of quality, experience, and leadership to our team,” Will Kuntz, general manager at LA Galaxy, is quoted as saying in the club’s statement on Saturday evening. “His professionalism and daily standards motivate everyone around him. His influence both in the locker room and on the field is immeasurable. We are delighted that he will continue to play such an important role for our club.”
Reus moved to California in August 2024 after twelve years with Borussia Dortmund and ended his first MLS season shortly thereafter with the championship—the first of his professional career. As defending champions, however, coach Greg Vanney’s team had a year to forget and only managed to avoid finishing bottom of the Western Conference at the last moment, ending up second from bottom. Reus missed 13 of the 34 league games due to injury.
42 competitive games, 22 points
Now he and his teammates want to go on the offensive again. And Reus didn’t need much time to get going. In the MLS opener in 2026, the 36-year-old midfielder promptly recorded his first assist, even though it was only enough for a point in the 1-1 draw against New York City FC. In the CONCACAF Champions Cup, two draws against Sporting San Miguelito from Panama were enough to secure a place in the round of 16 (1-1/0-0) thanks to the away goals rule.
Overall, Reus has been directly involved in 22 goals in 42 competitive games for Galaxy. Most recently, he has also been wearing the captain’s armband on a regular basis.