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He also led the league in touches and passes, making him the motor of the only team in MLS history to have four players finish with 10 or more goals.

He emerged as one of the league’s most dynamic and influential players after the Galaxy paired him with speedy wingers Joseph Paintsil and Gabriel Pec this season.

The three designated players, nicknamed “The Killer Ps,” combined for 39 goals and 39 assists during the regular season, making them the most productive trio in the league.

“But if it starts to backfire and you start to lose those players to programs in their own regional footprint, it makes you wonder if this is the right and the most sound strategy. You’re beating the heavyweights to get them. But now you have to hold those heavyweights off.”

“We’re going to stay steady, stay the course. We know the kind of people and players we want to bring in here, and that’s what we’re going to keep doing.”