Player Details

Name

John Nelson

Height

5' 9"

Weight

163 lbs

Date of Birth

7.11.1998 (25)

Birthplace

Medina, OH, USA

Position

Defender

Position Detail

Unknown

Preferred Side

Unknown

Roster Category

Supplemental Slots 25-28

Player Category

Generation adidas
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LA Galaxy sign defender John Nelson
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LA Galaxy sign defender John Nelson

TRANSFER TRACKER STATUS: Signing The LA Galaxy have added free-agent left back John Nelson, announcing Thursday the former US youth international has signed through the 2025 MLS season with an option for 2026. The 25-year-old defender joins LA after they traded Raheem Edwards to CF Montréal earlier this winter. He
Leveling up: 10 MLS players taking The Leap in 2023

Leveling up: 10 MLS players taking The Leap in 2023
2022 MLS Expansion Draft: St. Louis CITY make 5 picks before inaugural season

2022 MLS Expansion Draft: St. Louis CITY make 5 picks before inaugural season
FC Cincinnati sign John Nelson after Re-Entry Draft selection
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FC Cincinnati sign John Nelson after Re-Entry Draft selection
2021 MLS Re-Entry Draft results: Jan Gregus, Robert Beric highlight Stage 2 picks

2021 MLS Re-Entry Draft results: Jan Gregus, Robert Beric highlight Stage 2 picks
FC Dallas pair Paxton Pomykal, John Nelson undergo surgery; expected back by preseason

FC Dallas pair Paxton Pomykal, John Nelson undergo surgery; expected back by preseason
Latest Video
Latest Video
Red Card: J. Nelson vs. CHI, 70'
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Red Card: J. Nelson vs. CHI, 70'
HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC | July 23, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. Nashville SC | July 23, 2022
HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | June 29, 2022
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HIGHLIGHTS: FC Cincinnati vs. New York City FC | June 29, 2022
Watch MLS in 15 from CIN vs. ORL | June 24, 2022
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Watch MLS in 15 from CIN vs. ORL | June 24, 2022
Watch MLS in 15 from MTL vs. CIN | May 28, 2022
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Watch MLS in 15 from MTL vs. CIN | May 28, 2022
Watch MLS in 15 from SKC vs. DAL | July 31, 2021
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Watch MLS in 15 from SKC vs. DAL | July 31, 2021
Career Summary

Nelson was drafted 10th overall by FC Dallas in the 2019 MLS SuperDraft after a successful collegiate career at the University of North Carolina. In his first professional season, Nelson split time between FC Dallas and its affiliate team North Texas, registering one goal and one assist in 16 total games. The Medina, Ohio native played a pivotal role in North Texas’ 2021 USL League One Regular Season and Postseason titles. Nelson played two additional seasons with FC Dallas before joining FC Cincinnati in the offseason of 2021. In 2022, Nelson played 26 games across four competitions for FC Cincinnati registering one assist.