Player Details

Name

Adam Saldaña

Pronunciation

sal-DON-ya

Height

5' 8"

Weight

146 lbs

Date of Birth

2.7.2002 (22)

Birthplace

unknown, USA

Position

Midfielder

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28

Player Category

Homegrown
Career Summary

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The LA GalaxyĀ signed midfielder Adam SaldaƱa on January 20, 2021.Ā The 18-year-old LA Galaxy Academy product featured in the USL Championship last year for LA Galaxy II, making 16 starts across the regular season.Ā 

SaldaƱa made 16 appearances ā€“ all starts ā€“ for LA Galaxy II last season across various midfield positions, helping lead them toĀ aĀ second place finish in Group B to clinch a berth in the USL Championship Playoffs for the second-straight season. He originally signed a professional contract with LA Galaxy II in 2019 following several standout seasons with theĀ LAĀ Galaxy Academy. In all, SaldaƱa has made 26 appearances forĀ Los Dos.

During his time with the Academy, he helped led the team to the 2018-19 U.S. Soccer Development Academy Playoffs. SaldaƱa also took part in the 2019 Generation adidas Cup with the LA Galaxy Academy U-17 squad, where the team reached the quarterfinals.

In addition to his time with the LA Galaxy, SaldaƱa has garnered international attention, featuring regularly for the U-17 squad. Most recently, he made three appearances in the U-17 FIFA World Cup in Brazil. In all, he has made 26 appearances for the U.S. U-17 squad across various competitions.