LAFC sign striker Jeremy Ebobisse to 3-year deal

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Sep 28, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) moves the ball against CF Montreal midfielder Nathan-Dylan Saliba (19) during the first half at Stade Saputo. David Kirouac-Imagn Images/File Photo

Sep 28, 2024; Montreal, Quebec, CAN; San Jose Earthquakes forward Jeremy Ebobisse (11) moves the ball against CF Montreal midfielder Nathan-Dylan Saliba (19) during the first half at Stade Saputo. David Kirouac-Imagn Images/File Photo

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Los Angeles FC signed veteran striker Jeremy Ebobisse to a three-year contract with an option for 2028.

The 27-year-old free agent has tallied 60 goals and 18 assists in 198 MLS matches over eight seasons with the Portland Timbers (2017-21) and San Jose Earthquakes (2021-24).

"Jeremy is a proven forward in our league who has scored goals and been a meaningful contributor to his teams throughout his career," LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington said in a news release Monday.

"We are incredibly excited to welcome Jeremy to strengthen our attack as we continue in our ambitions to compete for multiple trophies in 2025. We know Jeremy will be a great addition to LAFC on and off the field."

Ebobisse scored double-digit goals in three seasons: 17 in 2022, 11 in 2019 and 10 in 2023. He helped Portland win the MLS is Back Tournament in 2020.

--Field Level Media REUTERS

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