LAFC announced today that the Club has signed free agent defender Aaron Long to a two-year contract.

"Aaron is among the top central defenders in MLS and the U.S. National Team pool, and we are incredibly excited he has chosen to come to LAFC," LAFC Co-President & General Manager John Thorrington said. "We are confident that Aaron's ability and experience will prove to be an important part of our continued success as a club. I would like to thank his representative, Shaun Higgins, for his help throughout the process. Our supporters and entire organization look forward to welcoming Aaron, his wife Elise, and their family to LA."