Elgersma charts undrafted route to Galaxy first team

His first pro goal came in the 86th minute on July 22

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Aug 11 min read

A dream come true 💭💫 Read more about Troy’s journey: https://t.co/SJ352jtn6l https://t.co/EZ91kHrD40 Via @LAGalaxy on X

What happened: He signed with Ventura County FC in February after a four-year career at American University. Four short-term agreements preceded the midfielder's MLS debut on May 2.

Why it matters: The appearance made him American University's first top-flight player since 2007. At 21, he progressed from an MLS NEXT Pro contract to first-team minutes within three months.

By the numbers: Elgersma recorded two goals and one assist in his first seven 2026 starts for Ventura County FC.

What to watch: Upcoming roster decisions will determine whether he remains in the first-team rotation.

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@LAGalaxy 2026-08-01T02:45:17.366959+00:00

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Elgersma charts undrafted route to Galaxy first team

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