The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) revealed their roster moves for the upcoming 2025 MLS season today. The 2024 U.S. Open Cup Champions have made significant adjustments to their squad, with 19 players currently under contract for the upcoming season after finalizing contract options.

Among the players receiving contract extensions were forward Adrian Wibowo, defenders Sergi Palencia and Eddie Segura, along with goalkeepers Hugo Lloris and David Ochoa. However, several notable names saw their contract options declined, including forwards Carlos Vela and Kei Kamara, as well as midfielder Tommy Musto and defenders Marlon and Diego Rosales.

Discussions are ongoing with Carlos Vela regarding his future with the club. Additionally, players such as Aaron Long, Jesús Murillo, Ilie Sánchez, and Erik Dueñas are now out of contract. While Long, Murillo, and Sánchez are eligible for MLS Free Agency, Kamara will also enter the free market.

LAFC is actively engaging in negotiations to retain key players such as Aaron Long, Jesús Murillo, Marlon, and Erik Dueñas. Players like Luis Müller and Tommy Musto will be eligible for the MLS Re-Entry Draft Process, while Erik Dueñas and Diego Rosales will be placed on waivers.

The team is also in discussions to extend the loan of midfielder Lewis O'Brien from Nottingham Forest, with Eduard Atuesta set to see his loan end with Sociedade Esportiva Palmeiras. Notably, midfielder Bajung Darboe has been transferred to FC Bayern Munich of the German Bundesliga.

As the MLS offseason commences, LAFC and other clubs prepare for a series of key events, including the Expansion Draft, Free Agency, and the Re-Entry Process. The league's offseason officially opens on December 9, with the Expansion Draft scheduled for December 11, as San Diego FC joins the MLS for the upcoming season.

The social media reactions varied from surprise to speculation regarding the roster moves, with fans discussing the departures of players like Vela and Kamara, and pondering the future moves of the club. Speculation surrounds the potential destinations of these players, with some suggesting destinations like San Jose or Miami for Carlos Vela.

As LAFC continues to shape its squad for the 2025 season, fans eagerly anticipate further developments and potential additions to the roster.

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*LAFC Communications - Source: LAFC Official Website*