CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy II announced on Monday the club had signed Academy product Hugo Arellano. The standout 18-year-old defender joins Los Dos in the USL after previously representing the LA Galaxy Academy and U.S. Youth Men’s National Team at various levels.

“Hugo is another talented product of the LA Galaxy Academy that will continue to develop as a professional,” said LA Galaxy Vice President of Soccer Operations Pete Vagenas. “His signing is yet another testament to the success of the LA Galaxy Academy at developing future professionals.”

The Norwalk, Calif. product recently played primarily for the Galaxy U-18’s under head coach Mike Muñoz. This year, in addition to representing the Galaxy at the U-18 level, Arellano has also made two appearances for Los Dos in the USL.

“We think Hugo has very high potential and now is the right time for him become a professional,” said LA Galaxy Technical Director Jovan Kirovski. “He will be positioned in the ideal environment to allow him to progress as a player with LA Galaxy II.”