Jakob Glesnes News: Transferred to LA Galaxy

Glesnes was transferred to LA Galaxy from Philadelphia in exchange for $1,100,000 in General Allocation Money (GAM), his new club announced. "We are thrilled to welcome Jakob and his family to Los Angeles. In his six years in MLS, Jakob has established himself as one of the best center-backs in the league and a back-line leader on multiple Supporter's Shield winning teams. We look forward to having Jakob join the group in January as we prepare for the 2026 campaign," said Will Kuntz, General Manager, LA Galaxy.

Glesnes has played 181 games with 178 starts in his MLS career, recording nine goals and 10 assists. Before joining the Union, Glesnes played in Norway's top division, the Eliteserien, representing Stromsgodset Toppfotball. In his six seasons with Philly, he was named the 2022 MLS Defender of the Year, a two time MLS Best XI selection, and a three time MLS All Star (2022, 2023, 2025).