Andrew Moran seals half-season loan to LAFC
Brighton & Hove Albion and Republic of Ireland midfielder heads to Major League Soccer until January.
Andrew Moran has joined Los Angeles FC on a loan deal running to January, giving the 21-year-old Dubliner a fresh platform in MLS after productive spells with Blackburn Rovers and Stoke City over the past two seasons.
Why this move makes sense
- Regular minutes: A busy MLS schedule offers game time at a high tempo and strong athletic level.
- Elite environment: Moran links up with former Tottenham stars Son Heung-min and Hugo Lloris in a trophy-chasing squad.
- Brighton pathway: The Seagulls view the switch as a chance for Moran to test himself in a new league and culture before returning in January.
Brighton technical director David Weir welcomed the opportunity for Moran to challenge himself abroad, while LAFC co-president & GM John Thorrington said the Ireland international can add quality immediately as the club pursues more silverware.
Career snapshot
- Age: 21
- From: Knocklyon, Dublin
- Joined Brighton: 2020 (from Bray Wanderers)
- Loan spells: Blackburn (2023/24), Stoke City (2024/25)
- Ireland caps: Senior debut Nov 2023; 3 caps to date
- Position: Attacking/central midfield
Moran has three senior appearances for Brighton and made 35 Championship outings with Stoke last term. His short-term move to California comes as Ireland boss Heimir HallgrÃmsson prepares to name his squad for September’s World Cup qualifiers.
Contract details (summary)
- Type: Loan
- Club: Los Angeles FC (MLS)
- Duration: Until January
