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LA Galaxy Sign Midfielder Emil Cuello

Published on February 27, 2019 under Major League Soccer (MLS)
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LOS ANGELES - The LA Galaxy have signed midfielder Emil Cuello, the club announced today. Cuello, 22, was selected by the Galaxy with the 19th overall pick in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft from Southern Methodist University.

"We are excited to welcome Emil to the LA Galaxy," said LA Galaxy General Manager Dennis te Kloese. "He has played well during our preseason, showing his abilities and technicality. We look forward to Emil officially joining our roster and his contributions during the upcoming season."

Cuello joins the Galaxy after spending four years at Southern Methodist University, where he accumulated 72 appearances, 12 goals and 17 assists. During his final season with SMU, Cuello made 18 appearances and recorded five goals and seven assists.

In his freshman year at SMU, Cuello was named to the American Athletic Conference All-Rookie Team. His junior year, American Athletic Conference named Cuello Most Outstanding Offensive Player. His senior year, he was recognized as American Athletic Conference Tournament's Most Valuable Player and First Team All-American Athletic Conference.

Transaction: LA Galaxy sign midfielder Emil Cuello

Name: Emil Cuello

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5-11

Weight: 165 lbs.

Born: Jan. 2, 1997

Age: 22

Last Club: Southern Methodist University

Birthplace: Buenos Aires, Argentina

Hometown: Orem, Utah

Nationality: United States

Cuello and the LA Galaxy will begin with the 2019 Home Opener at Dignity Health Sports Park when the Galaxy host Chicago Fire on Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m. PT. Tickets to that match are on sale now, available here.

LA Galaxy Season Ticket Memberships for the 2019 Major League Soccer season at Dignity Health Sports Park are now available. Galaxy fans can go to www.lagalaxy.com/since96 to secure their 2019 LA Galaxy Season Ticket Memberships. Fans can also call 1.877.3GALAXY (342.5299) and press 2 when prompted to secure Season Ticket Memberships.

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