Derrick Williams was an intriguing signing ahead of the 2021 season for the LA Galaxy. The club has obviously had success before with an Irish international on the roster, but aside from Williams’ international pedigree and pro career in England, he was also a marvel of scouting, as a player who would count as a domestic player, due to his American citizenship through his father.
Joining in preseason, the 28-year-old seemed to be in a sweet spot in terms of age, on a team that had struggled to find players in their prime years in recent years.