LA Galaxy Hit With FIFA Registration Ban, But Expects Quick Resolution
Sources tell The Galactic Tribune the dispute involves a former player, the club says it expects the ban lifted before the next transfer window
The LA Galaxy has been placed on FIFA’s Registration Ban List, but the club expects the matter to be resolved before it causes any significant disruption.
Sources tell The Galactic Tribune and TotalLAGalaxy that the dispute centers on a financial matter involving a former LA Galaxy player. The player in question spent three seasons with the club.
A registration ban prevents a club from signing new players both domestically and internationally until the outstanding amount is settled.
In a document obtained by The Galactic Tribune from the FIFA Legal Portal, the governing body outlined the terms of the ban: “A ban from registering new players internationally and nationally has been implemented by FIFA on (LA Galaxy). The registration ban will remain active until the amount due is paid and for a maximum duration of up to three entire and consecutive registration periods.”
The LA Galaxy was placed on the list as of April 21.
The club responded to The Galactic Tribune with a statement indicating the situation is already moving toward resolution. “We challenged the legitimacy of the terms and have since reached a resolution. We expect the ban to be lifted well before the next transfer window,” the club said.
This is not unprecedented in MLS. The Philadelphia Union faced a similar situation in January 2025, when they were placed on the FIFA registration ban list over a $700 payment dispute involving José Riasco. That ban lasted less than two months before both parties reached an agreement, and Philly was removed from the list.
The Galaxy’s situation is expected to follow a similar timeline. The club returns home on Sunday for a crucial MLS matchup against Real Salt Lake.