CARSON, Calif. (March 15, 2018) – LA Galaxy II have added more depth in the midfield ahead of the start of the 2018 USL season. The club announced today they have signed midfielder Julian Buscher.

LA Galaxy II Sign Midfielder Julian Buscher for 2018 USL Season

“Julian is an experienced young professional that adds immediate leadership and quality to the group in our central midfield,” said LA Galaxy II Head Coach Mike Muñoz. “He understands what it takes to compete at this level and I look forward to integrating him into our project. We are excited to have Julian with LA Galaxy II this year.”

The Dolmen, Germany native came to the United States to play soccer at Syracuse University. Prior to that, he spent time with both the VfL Bochum and SC Preußen Münster academies.

He played two seasons in college from 2014-15. While there, he earned ACC All-Freshman Team (2014) and All-ACC First Team (2015) honors. He was then drafted by D.C. United 11th overall in the 2016 MLS SuperDraft. In two seasons with the Red and Black, he played in 27 games, scoring one goal. While with United, he had a short loan stint with the Rochester Rhinos of the USL.

At the international level, Buscher has been a member of the German National Team at the Under-16 and Under-18 levels.

Buscher will look to fit into the midfield as a central midfielder as LA Galaxy II look to get much stronger up the middle compared to 2017. The 24-year-old and Los Dos kick off their 2018 season Saturday, March 17 against Colorado Springs Switchbacks FC at Weidner Field in Colorado Springs, Colo. (5 p.m. PT, streamed live on LAGalaxy.com/2). Their home opener is on Saturday, March 31 against San Antonio FC at StubHub Center (3:30 p.m. PT).

Name: Julian Büscher

Position: Midfielder

Height: 5’10”

Weight: 170 lbs.

Born: 04/22/1993

Age: 24

Last Club: D.C. United

Birthplace: Dolmen, Germany

Nationality: Germany

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