Is the signing of Marco Reus really necessary for LA Galaxy?

According to reports from reliable sources such as GiveMeSport, LA Galaxy continues in advanced talks with Borussia Dortmund legend Marco Reus, who is a free agent after concluding the 2023-2024 season with the German giants.

However, this information has been circulating for several weeks, and there has been no concrete or official update to assure LA Galaxy fans about Reus's arrival at the Dignity Health Sports Park.

From the editorial team at The View from Avalon, we ask...

Is the signing of Marco Reus really necessary for LA Galaxy?

We have had a very different campaign compared to the previous one. Last season, our main concern was making it to the playoffs. In the first half of the 2024 season, our primary focus is leading the Western Conference, ahead of LAFC and Real Salt Lake. Our ambitions this season are different, and a significant part of this improvement is due to our spectacular attack.

This season, Dejan Joveljic is finally realizing his full potential. Riqui Puig remains crucial for the team, not only with his ability to drive the ball but also to control the entire game and bring out the best in his teammates.

Joseph Paintsil has been a game-changer for the Galaxy's attack, and Gabriel Pec, although he started a bit slower than his teammates, is now showing his quality as a skillful dribbler. He possesses that admired Brazilian magic and has undeniable scoring and productive capabilities.

With such offensive firepower and other important options like Diego Fagúndez, who is not just a substitute but one of the most important players in the LA Galaxy squad, the question arises: Is it really necessary to acquire a European football legend?

Although Reus comes with the status of a Borussia Dortmund legend, he also has a concerning history of injuries. He is a player prone to getting injured, and considering the current strong status of LA Galaxy’s attack, is his signing truly necessary?

While Reus's acquisition might be good for the LA Galaxy brand, shirt sales, and the MLS Season Pass, is it necessary from a sporting perspective? We believe the answer is quite clear. However, we also believe that the signing of Reus could be beneficial if Greg Vanney knows exactly how to use his pieces and distribute the minutes effectively.

The signing of Reus to LA Galaxy might not be necessary, but it is certainly not irrelevant.