Rayan Raveloson returned for his second season with the LA Galaxy in 2022. After being a surprise attacking weapon upon his arrival in 2021, the midfielder was given a new role to begin this season, as more of a defensive midfielder, something he had previously played in his career in France.
On paper, it made sense. With Jonathan dos Santos gone, LA needed a defensive midfielder, and with Raveloson and newcomer Mark Delgado able to play capably in a two-way role, Greg Vanney figured they could play that role, hopefully alternating defensive duties, and providing a platform for an attacking midfielder to press forward and provide service to the forward line.