Nkosi Tafari
28-Year-Old
Los Angeles Football Club
MLS
Contract option exercised
Tafari's option for 2026 was picked up, the club announced.
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Tafari will return to Los Angeles for the 2026 season after his option was exercised. The defender has been an undisputed starter in the backline for LAFC in the second part of the season, contributing to a career high 29 tackles while adding 21 interceptions and 138 clearances in 28 appearances for his new club.
Tafari will return to Los Angeles for the 2026 season after his option was exercised. The defender has been an undisputed starter in the backline for LAFC in the second part of the season, contributing to a career high 29 tackles while adding 21 interceptions and 138 clearances in 28 appearances for his new club.
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Disciplined defensive effort
Tafari recorded one tackle (zero won) and nine clearances in Friday's 1-0 loss versus Portland Timbers. In addition, he was given a yellow card in the 70th minute.
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Eight clearances in victory
Nkosi Tafari generated one tackle (zero won) and eight clearances in Wednesday's 1-0 victory against Minnesota United.
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Solid performance
Tafari recorded four tackles (one won), seven clearances and one interception in Saturday's 1-0 win over New York City FC.
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Dealt to LAFC
Tafari was traded to LAFC from Dallas, the club announced Thursday.
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Back with Dallas
Tafari is returning to Dallas after his option for 2025 was picked up, the club announced.
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