After finishing last in the 2017 MLS season, the L.A. Galaxy is making sure that doesn’t happen again. The team has announced that they have signed midfielder Perry Kitchen, after acquiring his MLS rights from D.C. United sending $300,000 of allocation money in the opposite direction. Kitchen will join the Galaxy as a free agent after his contract with Danish side Randers expired.
“Perry has proven himself to be a top midfielder in Major League Soccer during his time with D.C. United,” – said coach Sigi Schmid. “He has continued to progress during his time in Europe and we are confident he can bolster our midfield. At only 25 years old, Perry is already an MLS veteran and will be a great addition to the LA Galaxy on and off the field.“
After declining a trial offer from Belgium’s Anderlecht, Perry Kitchen was selected 3rd overall in 2011 MLS SuperDraft by D.C. United. He went on to play 158 games and score 10 goals before heading to Europe and playing for Scotland’s Hearts and Denmark’s Randers. He also represented the United States on the international level, being called-up for five games. He wasn’t part of the USMNT team which participated in the World Cup 2018 Qualifications.
Besides signing Kitchen, L.A. Galaxy also brought back goalkeeper David Bingham and midfielder Servando Carrasco, who both signed new contracts. Bingham, who has a considerable MLS experience, joined last month in exchange from the San Jose Earthquakes. The 28-year-old goalkeeper signed a two-year deal with a third-year option, which is set to bring him more than $1 million.
Carrasco, who was picked up by the Galaxy in 2017 MLS Re-Entry Draft, has signed a one-year deal with the team. He is also an experienced MLS player, who last played for the Orlando City, appearing in 62 games and scoring once.
