CARSON, Calif. – The LA Galaxy announced on Friday they had signed 18-year-old LA Galaxy II defender Hugo Arellano as a Homegrown Player. Arellano, a product of the LA Galaxy Academy, made eight appearances for Los Dos in 2016 after signing his first professional contract with the club on July 18, 2016.

“Hugo is a young, talented defender who we have seen develop as a member of our Academy and LA Galaxy II,” said LA Galaxy Head Coach Curt Onalfo. “In addition to his time with Los Dos, he is highly regarded at the youth international level and we look forward to seeing him continue to grow both on and off the field as a member of the Galaxy.”