Left to Right:
Marcelo Saragosa, Paulo Nagamura, Thiago de Souza, Naldo
da Conceicao
April 7, 2006
L.A. GALAXY SIGN BRAZILIAN
FORWARD THIAGO DE SOUZA
Former BV Borussia Dortmund and Sao Joao Player Becomes
Fourth Brazilian on Galaxy
CARSON, CA (Thursday, April
6, 2006) – The Los Angeles Galaxy have signed
Brazilian forward Thiago De Souza, the club announced
today. De Souza, who was most recently with the German
Bundesliga’s BV Borussia Dortmund, will join the
club as a youth international, pending visa approval.
Per club policy, terms of the deals were not announced.
“Thiago is a unique player who we think will add
an exciting offensive dynamic to our club,” said
Galaxy Assistant General Manager Tom Payne. “He
has the experience of playing in one of the top leagues
in the world and we feel he will make a solid contribution
to the Galaxy.”
The 21-year-old joined Dortmund from Uniao Sao Joao
of Brazil. Thiago, a 5-foot-6, 143-pound forward, has
also appeared for Rio Branco and Corinthians of Brazil
in his short career. Thiago trained with the Galaxy
during the club’s preseason trip to Costa Rica
and is expected to add a dimension of speed, finishing
ability and technical superiority on the ball.
“We saw Thiago play with us in Costa Rica and
there is no question that he can make an impact in this
league,” said Galaxy head coach Steve Sampson.
“He is a young, smart and quick player who will
continue to develop and improve.”
Thiago De Souza
Position: Forward
Born: July 13, 1984
Height: 5-6
Weight: 143
Previous club: BV Borussia Dortmund (GER)
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