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TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS:<\/strong> Transfer<\/em><\/p>\n LAFC<\/a> have transferred midfielder Mateusz Bogusz<\/a> to LIGA MX side Cruz Azul, the club announced Saturday.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n The 23-year-old departs for reportedly over $10 million, fresh off a breakout season that prompted his first Poland senior-team appearances.<\/p>\n In 2024, Bogusz scored 20 goals in 48 games across all competitions as LAFC won the US Open Cup<\/a>, reached the Leagues Cup<\/a> final and earned the Western Conference No. 1 seed in the Audi MLS Cup Playoffs. He was their second-leading scorer behind Best XI forward Denis Bouanga<\/a>.<\/p>\n Bogusz joined LAFC in March 2023 from then-English Premier League side Leeds United. Across two seasons, he scored 24 goals in 90 matches while playing as a forward and midfielder.<\/p>\n “Decisions like this one are never easy, but after evaluating all possibilities and engaging with Mati, we have accepted this sizable offer from Cruz Azul,” said LAFC co-president & general manager John Thorrington.<\/p>\n “Mati arrived two seasons ago as a player of incredible potential, and it has been a pleasure being a part of his development into a star in our league and a full national team player for Poland. While Mati will be difficult to replace, the transfer provides significant resources that will help us in our continued goal of building a roster that will win trophies.”<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n Bogusz is LAFC’s second outgoing player to Cruz Azul this month. Left back Omar Campos<\/a> was also transferred to La M\u00e1quina.<\/p>\n LAFC’s 2025 campaign begins on Feb. 18 at the Colorado Rapids<\/a> in Concacaf Champions Cup<\/a> play. Their MLS slate starts on Feb. 22 vs. Minnesota United FC<\/a> (4:30 pm ET | MLS Season Pass<\/a>).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n