LA Galaxy transfer Miki Yamane to Urawa Red Diamonds
Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 17, 2026, 3:56 AM
Last updated Aug 17, 2026
LA Galaxy has announced the transfer of defender Miki Yamane to Urawa Red Diamonds in Japan. Yamane, 32, spent the past three seasons with the Galaxy after joining from Kawasaki Frontale. He contributed significantly to the team, making 99 appearances and aiding in their 2024 MLS Cup run. General manager Will Kuntz praised Yamane's impact both on and off the field. The Galaxy currently sits 13th in the Western Conference.
- •Miki Yamane joins Urawa Red Diamonds from LA Galaxy.
- •Yamane made 99 appearances for the Galaxy.
- •He played a key role in the 2024 MLS Cup championship.
- •LA Galaxy is currently 13th in the Western Conference standings.
- •The transfer follows Yamane's extensive career in Japan.
- 3:56 AMYahoo Sports — LA Galaxy transfer Miki Yamane to Japanese club
"By Cal MeachemTRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: TransferLA Galaxy have transferred defender Miki Yamane to Japanese top-flight side Urawa Red Diamonds, the club announced Sunday.Yamane spent the last three sea...
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