The LA Galaxy of North America's Major League Soccer on Friday announced the signing of former Japan defender Miki Yamane from the J-League's Kawasaki Frontale.
The 30-year-old right-back played for Japan at the 2022 World Cup in Qatar and contributed to back-to-back J1 titles for Kawasaki in 2020 and 2021.
The Los Angeles club, which is home to former Japan captain Maya Yoshida, has signed Yamane to a three-year contract through the end of the 2026 MLS season.
"We're pleased to add a player of Miki's pedigree to the team," Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney said in a statement. "Miki is an experienced defender with excellent composure and versatility in attack. We look forward to integrating him into the group in preseason."
Yamane was a collegiate standout for Toin University of Yokohama before joining Shonan Bellmare in 2016. He moved to Kawasaki from the 2020 season.
"I want to challenge myself to try something more difficult," Yamane said in a statement from Frontale. "I made the decision because I don't want to miss this opportunity."
