CARSON, Calif. -- The LA Galaxy announced today the signing of defender Chris Rindov to a first-team contract. The deal will see the 23-year-old center back stay in LA through the 2026 MLS season, with club options for 2027 and 2028.
Rindov, who was previously on a short-term agreement from the club’s MLS NEXT Pro affiliate, Ventura County FC, has already made two appearances for the first team. He earned his first start at centerback in a 3-0 victory over the Colorado Rapids on August 23 and came on as a substitute in the club’s Leagues Cup Third-Place victory against Orlando City.
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We have signed defender Chris Rindov to a first-team contract through the 2026 season with club options for 2027 and 2028
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“Since joining the Galaxy family with Ventura County FC, Chris has not only demonstrated an excellent work ethic and strong defensive instincts but has shown himself to be a selfless teammate and leader,” said LA Galaxy General Manager Will Kuntz. “His development is a testament to the great work being done to create a competitive environment that prepares our MLS NEXT Pro players for the challenges of MLS.”
A former Second Round MLS SuperDraft pick by Sporting Kansas City in 2023, Rindov joined Ventura County FC for the 2025 season. He quickly became a defensive pillar for VCFC and stood out to head coach Greg Vanney.
"I've seen it all year in the second team, I feel like he's one of the stabilizing forces to that group," Vanney said after last Sunday's Third-Place match. "As I've gotten to know him and see him do his work on a daily basis, he is one of the most disciplined individuals in this building. I think he plays the game in a very focused way."
Next, the LA Galaxy travel to the Lone-Star state for a rescheduled match against the Houston Dynamo, Sat. September 6 at 5:30 p.m. on Apple TV's MLS Season Pass.