Riqui Puig wants to become a ‘star player’ in MLS with LA Galaxy | Futbol Americas | ESPN FC

[@leonardodelacruz3859]

As a Barca fan it was one of the saddest moments for me when he was ignored and finally sold. But I'm here to support him. He is a talent and I hope he develops it well and go back to Europe and top teams

[@wiseonwords]

I really wish Riqui all the best. I hope he becomes one the MLS's major stars.

[@davidt3956]

I hate LA/NY teams and I agree with you, but I don't want him to do too well for another reason. I want him to succeed and be a top player in this league, but not so far ahead. Why? To show the MLS is closing the gap in quality and that we're a great place to come play in order to have a chance to move back to the top five leagues. Meanwhile, they need to lose tonight. :)

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@davidt3956 Regardless how well Riqui does, the MLS is gonna keep moving. MLS already made #10 as one of the best overall league in the world.

[@davidt3956]

@@mrfilamfishing Yes, it will. Still, there's a huge gap between the top five leagues and the next five, including the MLS. It'll be another 20 years before I think we'll have a chance of closing the gap. That's not bad, we're very new to this.

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@davidt3956 The MLS can easily be compared now to the English Championship and that's not a bad thing.

[@davidt3956]

@@mrfilamfishing Moron, I've never said it was a bad thing. In fact, I've repeatedly said the opposite. Get your GED, focus on reading comprehension

[@franciscoalvarado4320]

Excited to see Riqui in the MLS… btw Pedri is not la masia product

[@JayJay-kb4dq]

Exactly he’s from las palmas

[@AceChampElite]

6:07

[@wavy0ski]

6:07

[@user-jh4ir6km5p]

@@JayJay-kb4dq Since when did Tenerife start calling itself Las Palmas?

[@JayJay-kb4dq]

@@user-jh4ir6km5p did he not come from las palmas academy? Smh 🤦🏽. Stick to playing with your sister

[@ThuyNguyen-zi5jy]

I love this young man. His passion of the game, his talent and his happy smiling face gives me a positive energy about life. I support him 100%. Best wishes, young man.

[@cesare4926]

Can't wait to watch Riqui play. I really hope he can reach his potential and come back to Europe and show the world what he can do.

[@brianj9608]

Agreed. I think he’s a really good player too

[@backyardfilmsters]

Nah I hope we keep him in the MLS 😂😭 we need more players like him.

[@coach_yo]

Seeing a great player in a young phase of his career and a prospect come to the MLS is awesome, I hope more see this an an opportunity to make the league better. Exciting.

[@mr.sushi2221]

regardless of what could have been this is exciting in my opinion. more younger players should come. its only a positive .

[@JEFE_24_]

He knows once he gets playing time and becomes a top player, teams in Europe will be coming knocking on his door, especially cuz he has the European passport. It’s a smart smart move. Other younger players should take note and go to other leagues and play and grow

[@arthurmcdaniel3943]

Welcome riqui, looking forward to watching your games

[@cherrybaby7317]

I really love this guy. Now I will support him wherever he goes. Keep it up. HERE WE GO !!!

[@thatfoojosh]

This is great for MLS and for LA Galaxy!!! Let's gooo!!!

[@Dukes191]

Hopefully we see him tonight!

[@urboitreeroy7053]

We watch your career with great interest. Good luck Riqui! ❤️💙

[@alexander7369]

The best puig was under setein!!! I wish to see him back at his best

[@goddy510]

He’s always been good.

[@kwadee__3646]

Today I'm watching my first MLS🥳a first of many🍾I would have followed him anywhere. No pressure Riqui but😂shine out there man.

[@mrfilamfishing]

I want him to to ball out of control and do well, but just not against my adopted MLS club LAFC.

[@nickddd333]

He has proved me wrong, the dude is the real deal

[@GriffinEditz]

He seems like such a nice person 😭

[@latincule3457]

First time I’m “planing” to watch an MLS game 👌🏾

[@mrfilamfishing]

It's actually quite good contrary to what people say. I've adopted it.

[@chasemeyer2257]

Cant even pay me to go see a mls game lol 😂 i rather go see the big boys in Europe .. la liga and premier league , German league for me .. MLS sucks/retirement league

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@chasemeyer2257 The average age in MLS is 24? How's that a retirement league? If anything, MLS is a seller league. There are more leagues in Europe that have aging players. You're a bandwagon fan of football. The Bundesliga is dominated by Bayern. How boring is that? Outside of PSG, Lille, OL and Marseilles, Ligue 1 is boring as well. La La Liga is probably the most interesting out of the other ones but still dominated by Real Madrid, Atletico and Barca. The EPL is great since there are more than 5 clubs that can win the league even though City dominates for the last 5 years. MLS may only be #10 overall best football league in the world and #15 in football power rankings, but at least anyone can win the league just like how it is in Copa Libertadores. The MLS sucks to you, but the world begs to differ.

[@coastvally5671]

He’s bout to be an MLS star no doubt

[@mrfilamfishing]

As long as he competes. MLS isn't exactly a push over league these days anymore.

[@shuggfilmzandstudio2354]

I doubt it

[@liomazzki6527]

Relax dude

[@BP-ne1bl]

Idk about that

[@jordanperdomo7623]

@@shuggfilmzandstudio2354 You still doubt it

[@HarZoiD]

Galaxy legend interviewing future Galaxy legend

[@johnfernandes3681]

All the best Riqui

[@benjaminhunter6216]

Puig is so cute 💖

[@lightning3605]

Bruh, so excited for him and hope he does well, might have to start watching the mls too now

[@beerssagonzalles980]

Te deseo lo mejor Ricky Puch hay que juagar con garra aqui en LA Glaxy animo tu puedes hacer grande como inesta

[@markgutierrez8092]

Honestly I was surprised to see Ricky puig leaving Barcelona and I didn't know he was able to speak English I thought he was fluent in Spanish

[@OmarMartinez-ek1hy]

He did it for the bread and for the LA Lifestyle

[@Man_of_culture-01]

I’ll be watching my first MLS game tn 😊

[@DonkeyLipsDA3rd]

Me too

[@kairihd3521]

me 3

[@mdstudio1365]

I'll follow the trend in comments ; me too 🙋😅 but where from?? 😭 (as in what site)

[@jays8396]

Enjoy !

[@mr.sporty2094]

@@mdstudio1365 espn bro

[@denzelrobert4426]

No problem in that category he will most definitely become a star in the MLS 😅

[@TroijanSkinhead]

STRENGTH THROUGH LA GALAXY Oi! Oi! Oi! WELCOME PUIG

[@mikestone8756]

He’s no Pedri or Gavi but has potential to become a very solid star player in the MLS league if he works hard and stays healthy. LA Galaxy have a bright future if Puig reaches his potential.

[@davidt3956]

"play however you want"? That's not going to happen to anyone until they reach the level of Messi and Ronaldo. What he needs is just what he's going to get here, consistent playing time to settle into how to play his position better. I'm sure all the loans, such as Miazga had, can be very exhausting. He gets a chance to be consistent for multiple years. Good decision.

[@theprocessss]

Puig joined the right LA club. I’m still heated that Bale went to LAFC but he’s a Spur so he’ll get my support always

[@brianj9608]

Foreal I wanted him at Galaxy too

[@mrfilamfishing]

As a Gunner but an LAFC fan in MLS, I'm conflicted lol.

[@dcastro9224]

LA Galaxy should be renamed to Carson Galaxy

[@joslu80eight5]

@@dcastro9224 and LAFC should go back to Chivas USA

[@jordanperdomo73]

@@joslu80eight5 Facts bro

[@thewayiseeit167]

I saw his first game here in MLS. He has a strong opinion about what to do and plays hard. He was getting upset with Galaxy's slow demeanor. He is going to be a leader on this team. I bet he challenged Barca and they didn't like it. He is special and remember he has been told he is great his whole life. So he wants to go out and be great, get out of his way so he can do it. Vazquez is going to be the perfect mentor. He was better than Messi until his injuries. Galaxy has had 4 ex Barca players play for us....Wow!

[@julzmx_1253]

It’s a big win for the MLS, people say it was a retirement league…now you got young talented players coming…I wonder what else comes out now to downplay the league

[@JamesBond-ce7uk]

Okay... Now I am gaining interest in MLS

[@jairosoto3445]

It’s never too late to get into one of the most entertaining leagues in the world

[@samplingmastersxlr8660]

@@jairosoto3445 the league has potential

[@jairosoto3445]

@@samplingmastersxlr8660 it does, and it’s already one of the most entertaining leagues in the world

[@mrfilamfishing]

I adopted MLS as a Gunner. It's quite entertaining. The level of football is comparable to the Championship. You'll like it too.

[@JamesBond-ce7uk]

@@jairosoto3445 Excellent

[@H00D1N1_]

As a DCU fan I hate to see him in LA but really hope he does succeed and encourage more youth infusion from Europe going forward.

[@realtalkwithphil]

All the best Ruqui!

[@fathergabrielstokes4706]

He's beautiful 💖

[@mrmuffin5046]

He knew he was never going to be as good as he needed to be

[@El_Chucho_Bravo]

So now he’ll be the second best Spanish midfielder in the league!

[@ronrowefc]

I mean I’m not the biggest MLS guy… but I think him going there is huge and will also set a wave. Like Beckham going to the MLS it brought more big players (towards the end of their career) like Sancho leaving England to play more British players started going abroad… and now him going to the MLS I think young people will follow up and see it as an option from big leagues in the world.

[@AlexNightOwl76]

Good luck to this kid. He can become something special here. BTW, becoming a native speaker at 22 is really, really difficult, almost impossible.

[@jacobselasie7246]

Goid luck puig one the best player

[@jefffch]

A star in the MLS. Who would even say that out loud.

[@kentgrady9226]

He looks like Pulisic - with a Bieber hairdo. I don't know much about him. But the decision took guts. And I agree with him... He wants to be on the ground floor as MLS moves on to its next step in evolution.

[@puntguyrko]

Puig is a great creative midfielder.

[@mrmr5580]

Honestly this move is a real coup for the MLS and shows its not just a retirement league anymore, its legit an emerging league in world football

[@maximusprimus827]

MLS is doing it! Not a retirement league anymore. 👍

[@mrfilamfishing]

The time has come. Definitely a seller league now.

[@JohnBlessed5]

Hoping Puig some how returns to play for Barça some day, if not at least return in the future to a good European football club

[@lifeinlife24]

The greatest signing in MLS history

[@lucasdunn1147]

No mate that’s lampard

[@jjryan1352]

A 4th string benchwarmer for four seasons who only plays when everyone else is injured?

[@cyza1982]

The saddest statement in MLS history

[@lifeinlife24]

@@jjryan1352 1.This isnt American football so there are no strings. 2.Puig is a la masia product. 3. Being a rotational player on team like Barca isnt like being a rotational player at club like Arsenal or MAN U. 4. Messi himself has stated when that idiot manger Koeman was there that Puig needed to be given more gametime. 5. Its safe to conclude based on your comment that you lack basic understanding of football and are typical casual American ''Soccer'' fan who only watches the International Premier League and watches MLS and the other big name teams when they play other big teams. FYI there is nothing wrong with watching MLS or THE IPL but IM a football fan who watches a multitude of football leagues around the world not just just the top 5 european leagues. So i believe i can make these claims.

[@jjryan1352]

@@lifeinlife24 hunh? "String" is just a generic sports term. It can apply to any team sport. I know exactly about Puig. Followed him for 4 years. Hunh? Puig won't ever play for Arsenal or Manu either. In fact he won't play in top flight European football again. You're so clueless you don't know puny poooooj got more game time under Koeman than Xavi. It's safe to conclude you are a pathetic pooj fanboi apologist. Just come out of the closet and admit you have a crush on him. LA not far from SF, next pride month you can invite him. What an arrogant SOB you are. I've been watching top European leagues for years. You clearly don't know jack. Played on an actual football team with a coach. Go back to your video games. Better luck next time loser. You're missing valuable soap opera watching time Nancy

[@TheJoepeanut]

Riqui don't loose that number

[@khuntravelblog9795]

he is the best

[@pruett89]

Puig is more important to the long term growth of MLS than Messi IMO. If LA are smart Puig will be in MLS much longer than Messi and with his skill still increasing he can become the torch bearer for #10’s in MLS

[@neilpa]

Listen, Man United might not thank me but get the contract out, put it on the table. Let him sign it, let him write whatever numbers he wants to put on there, given what he's done since he's come in. TEN HAG'S (Ole 4.0) at the wheel, man. He's doing it. He's doing his thing. MAN UNITED ARE BACK!!!!

[@ashersamuel2853]

What are you smoking? They are literally the worst team in the PL

[@neilpa]

@@ashersamuel2853 how can they be the worst when Harry slab the fridge Maguire is the world's greatest defender and Poono Penandes is the world's most electrifying midfielder.....that's the creme de la creme in talent right there.....

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@ashersamuel2853 But King Harry the God of football Maquire plays for them. They are unstoppable. Lol

[@mdstudio1365]

He will return to Europe stronger at 25.

[@mrfilamfishing]

Yeah, he's gonna get scouted back in the next 2 to 3 years as long as he competes well. The MLS is a great building block for young footballers who wants to go to Europe. In his case, go back lol.

[@jjryan1352]

But not to a 1st league club.

[@mrfilamfishing]

@@jjryan1352 It depends on how he performs in MLS. We'll see.

[@numbahone1434]

This is what the MLS should do. Get the best players from South America and Europe to come and play here at a young age. Instead paying 7 million dollars to an old player like Hector Herrera who is not worth that much. They should take that money and get two young players who can then be sent back to Europe to big leagues.

[@donaldduck2756]

Why are there subtitles? I can understand/read/speak Spanish 🤦🏻‍♂️ and why was Hector talking to him in English lol I know he understands it but still to yea I know he was to speak English like the back of his hand but still take it nice and slow America has way too many accents

[@silverfox142]

I hope he gives xavi and the Barcelona board the finger!!! He's light up the galaxy al ready

[@goddy510]

I always wanted Riqui to stay. Good luck to him though

[@cristianoforever]

good move for him, some players goes to bigger clubs and stay as a bench warmer for a long time.

[@jjryan1352]

Most Barca players not good enough for 1st team are getting good playing time in Spain and Europe.

[@AlphaTiger4]

So he's the 2nd PUIG on an LA Team jersey 😊

[@jjryan1352]

Too bad this one doesn't have the physique.

[@LastTimer78]

For him is more important the city where he lives than soccer. Next team New York or Berlin

[@alexkarthik1064]

Wonder why he didn't go to a mid table club in spain or EPL. Even a german club if anything.

[@jesusmtapia9603]

Pedri did NOT come out of La Masía

[@chinitopogi7511]

I hope hazard play with Bale after summer 2024 to continue his legacy.

[@kod5021]

Can the galaxy play a possessive game? Puig still is an undeveloped player but could grow.

[@negrito360]

Dice que tiene mucha ambicion

[@gordoncomstock3006]

what a pretty man

[@sabiralvi6943]

Pedri isn't la masia product

[@rush182link3]

I’m really surprised he wants to play in the MLS at an early age.

[@scorpio2330]

He likes to party...that's whybhe went to LA

[@geminiseason6901]

@Channel Name Like Serie A?

[@geminiseason6901]

@Channel Name You don't say 🤯

[@IcyBlueberries]

Ding Dong is next 😹😹😹😹

[@mdstudio1365]

Bruh you're having an interview with Riqui.. why not ask KOEMAN??

[@jjryan1352]

Puig got more minutes under Koeman than Xavi.

[@QuantumNoir]

🔥🔥🔥🔥🔥

[@dcastro9224]

Jaimie tartt !! From coach Lasso. There locker room will be a mess with this guy.

[@LazarusSlade]

How do you properly pronounce his last name? Because its Anglo pronunciation is totally different from the Spanish pronunciation.

[@geminiseason6901]

Retiring at 23? Wow

[@danielb4308]

XD hahaha thats a good one

[@MloVisual]

How old is this 23yr old? 16?

[@alonzor.2912]

Its a shame it didn’t work out for him at barca. Being 23 and seeing so many “bosses” come in and out says more about barca than him. Imagine working for a company and every few months you have a new boss, you yourself won’t want to work hard or do anything for the company.

[@mixfcb1086]

That’s just an excuse, Pedri and Gavi worked hard despite the managerial changes as well.

[@kxngPLAYS]

Next season most assist

[@mariadelosangeles778]

Llevas jugando 7 años en el barcelona dirás calentando banca

[@wfeeudeen1917]

Liverpool need Puig

[@mheiseus]

Well other Barcelona rejects have done great things … Maradona for example.

[@jjryan1352]

yup. Every academy teen passed by Puig in a few performances. All the ones not good enough for Barca's first team have careers in Spain and Europe.

[@cyza1982]

The only place where he will be missed in Barcelona is the Casino. He really pushed to get another 4M warming the bench this year... shameless brat

[@jjryan1352]

Thankfully at least some people are aware of this. Daddy arranged for him to play golf with Laporta, probably arranged for him to be accepted in the academy in the first place. He took up a spot a more dedicated player could have filled for the past 4 years. He treated the club like it was his clubhouse.

[@Krq11]

Otro gio dos santos.

[@haaazzziiim]

Rique is on of those money victims. Barca had to sell him to maintain financial quota

[@cam-plotagon5223]

He has a High pitched voice 😂😂😂

[@RomeTrinidad10]

It would be interesting to see him go back to Europe in a couple years and maybe show that the mls can produce

[@js858sd]

Huh? MLS has produced a lot of players that are producing overseas!

[@eddym9791]

Why didn't he sign for a small club in Europe! Don't think it's the right option espacialy if you want to show your potential

[@reidpattis3127]

I respect his decision to stay at LA Galaxy, but I feel like he can receive more mentorship from the top teams in the MLS like LAFC, Seattle Sounders, San Jose, etc. He's at the age where he needs someone like Gareth Bale to mentor him. I think it's hard to grow as a player to remain in a mediocre team like LA Galaxy. Maybe LA Galaxy will evolve into a title-contender, but that remains to be seen.

[@eliaskraus1972]

You really just said San Jose 😂😂😂😂😂

[@sebass2486]

Lmaooo what a funny clown. Big teams like Lafc and SJ? Hahahahahahaha the only big team you mentioned was Sounders. The rest are garbage.

[@TheTheevileddy]

Im a San Jose fan and you made my day! Haha

[@diegoalvarez6238]

Blame game on managers. Congratulations brother, obviously the MULTIPLE managers you had were wrong about you. Maybe you should look at yourself and your work ethic. Wish you the best in the MLS but recognize that maybe you weren’t that great or had the work ethic needed to be in Barcelona.

[@jjryan1352]

ding ding ding! Bingo.

[@Islandman776]

Judging by the way he was playing he was already get toss around 😭😭

[@jjryan1352]

Saw the highlights. Typical safe passes and lounging around he did in Barca.

[@Islandman776]

@@jjryan1352 I’m rooting for the guy but he is smaller than messi and skinnier he will get toss around like a rag doll safe passes is the only thing I see puig doing all season and the reason I brang up messi because Messi was like him when growing up but obviously more skillful if puig was skillful like messi with the feints and cuts and sharper he would be a deadly little guy lol

[@jjryan1352]

@@Islandman776 the part i never understood that was in his academy days he attacked and scored goals. I would have tried him in the front line at the very least because he is invisible on defense. Barca usually faced packed boxes so maybe he could have flitted around in those tight spaces doing quick short passes. Oh well.

[@gslang3489]

Get used to this guy in the media if he plays with any sort of success. The dude is a lockeroom 🐀 and is often a liability on the field. He talks a lot off the field too. I hope he turns his career around.

[@jjryan1352]

Guaranteed defensive liability every second he is on the pitch. Played golf with Laporta, brown-nosed, then he said he would get more playing time (he didn't). Then when Xavi came, his daddy changed his agent to the one that represents Xavi, another weasel move to try and get more minutes. Well, he cost the team 2 losses and a draw last season despite only having a few minutes.

[@nadaduo1765]

to good for barca, he wanted to come to a real club 😭

[@madone7190]

He should join Real Madrid to know what Barca has missed.

[@aghz2233]

Tiene voz de un niño. Podría ser parte de los Niños Cantores de Viena. Dicen que a esos niños les cortan los huevitos para que no cambien la voz en la pubertad. No se si este será el mismo caso.

[@pedrotorres-iv4fj]

Your interviewing him just because he comes from Barcelona. He's a blew average player. He's 23 years old and instead of staying in europe he goes to MLS. Haha

[@abdoulayekone93]

This kid is vastly overrated, he will flop miserably. Blown out of proportion

[@dadedodidu5926]

What a shame, no matter how much make up he tries to put on the situation

[@jamesjohn9183]

He's going back to Europe. Only trying to get playing time before the world cup.

[@alexmilton4713]

Framing stats in mls

[@rickgarcia3145]

Any European that goes to mls is a star lmao