2 Degrees of Separation
How LA Galaxy and New York City FC Are Connected
DP TransferDP TransferDejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million.
Expansion DraftSal ZizzoSal Zizzo was selected by New York City FC from Sporting Kansas City in the 2014 expansion draft.
LA Galaxy connects to New York City FC in 2 degrees through DP transfer and expansion draft. First, LA Galaxy links to Sporting Kansas City via DP transfer: Dejan Joveljić (Designated Player) traded from LA Galaxy to Sporting Kansas City (2025). The first cash-for-player trade in MLS history at $4 million. Finally, Sporting Kansas City links to New York City FC via expansion draft: Sal Zizzo was selected by New York City FC from Sporting Kansas City in the 2014 expansion draft.