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LA Galaxy Secures Kyogo Furuhashi Transfer from Birmingham

7/22/2026

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Summary

Story summary

LA Galaxy agreed on July 21, 2026 to transfer forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, pending a P-1 Visa, and will give him an International Slot.
He scored three goals in 31 matches for Birmingham City in 2025/26 and earned 23 caps for Japan since his 2019 debut.
At Celtic, he posted 85 goals, 19 assists, eight trophies, and the 2022/23 Scottish Premiership Player of the Year and Golden Boot.

History

Historical Context

After Gordon Strachan signed Japanese midfielder Shunsuke Nakamura for Celtic on 29 July 2005, the player helped the club win three consecutive Scottish Premier League titles (2005-06 to 2007-08) and became the first Japanese to score in an Old Firm match. The 2026 LA Galaxy acquisition of forward Kyogo Furuhashi mirrors that pathway, showing MLS’s growing reliance on Asian talent.

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Story summary

LA Galaxy agreed on July 21, 2026 to transfer forward Kyogo Furuhashi from Birmingham City, pending a P-1 Visa, and will give him an International Slot.
He scored three goals in 31 matches for Birmingham City in 2025/26 and earned 23 caps for Japan since his 2019 debut.
At Celtic, he posted 85 goals, 19 assists, eight trophies, and the 2022/23 Scottish Premiership Player of the Year and Golden Boot.

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