American defender Mauricio Cuevas signs with Club Brugge

By The Associated Press

American defender Mauricio Cuevas says he has left the LA Galaxy to sign with Belgium’s Club Brugge. The 18-year-old right back announced the move on Twitter. Cuevas, who has played for the U.S. Under-17 team, made 20 appearances over the past two seasons with the second-tier LA Galaxy II in the League Championship of the United Soccer League.