3 Degrees of Separation
How LA Galaxy and San Diego 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.
Played ForShared PlayersDom Dwyer played for both Orlando City SC and Sporting Kansas City
Expansion DraftHeine Gikling BrusethHeine Gikling Bruseth was selected by San Diego FC from Orlando City SC in the 2024 expansion draft.
LA Galaxy connects to San Diego FC in 3 degrees through DP transfer, shared players 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. Then, Sporting Kansas City links to Orlando City SC via shared players: Dom Dwyer played for both Orlando City SC and Sporting Kansas City Finally, Orlando City SC links to San Diego FC via expansion draft: Heine Gikling Bruseth was selected by San Diego FC from Orlando City SC in the 2024 expansion draft.