center back
Americannoun
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United, however, found an equalizer when Colombian center back Jefferson Diaz nodded home a header in the 62nd minute off an assist from Morris Duggan.
From Barron's • Nov. 9, 2025
But despite the scoreless draw, the Galaxy suffered a big loss when their captain and center back, Maya Yoshida, limped off with an apparent hamstring injury late in the first half.
From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 2, 2025
The team said it remains in negotiations with center back Maya Yoshida, the Galaxy captain whose contract expired last month.
From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 6, 2025
The Galaxy said Tuesday they are in negotiations with the 36-year-old Japanese center back on a new deal, as they are with defender Eriq Zavaleta, who is also out of contract.
From Los Angeles Times • Dec. 10, 2024
I sit with the dorks in the center back, by the long, rattling heating and air-conditioning unit.
From "Please Ignore Vera Dietz" by A.S. King
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