CARSON, Calif. – Suffice it to say LA Galaxy defender Josh Turnley was ready.
The former Georgetown University standout, drafted in 2016 by the five-time MLS Cup champions, had been anxiously awaiting his chance with the first team, and it finally came to fruition Wednesday night in the U.S. Open Cup’s round of 16 against Sacramento Republic at StubHub Center.
The 23-year-old left back was pressed into duty because of a rash of injuries to the Galaxy’s back line and responded with a strong effort in a 2-0 victory that put Los Angeles in the quarterfinals.