The day after Bob Bradley climbed to No. 3 on MLS’s list of winningest coaches, claiming his 170th win as LAFC toppled the Houston Dynamo, Dominic Kinnear — who had been No. 3 since passing Bradley in 2013 — was appointed interim head coach of the LA Galaxy for the second time in two seasons. […]
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LA Galaxy bosses are bullish on academy reboot and determined to keep its products in MLS
The LA Galaxy has never coaxed much from its talented Academy, a failure that has contributed to the club’s struggles in the post-Bruce Arena era. Two rising home-bred stars,substantial skill waiting in the wings, and an altered approach to development under general manager Dennis te Kloese‘s leadership suggests this is changing. Juan Carlos Ortega (pictured […]
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Watch: An adeptly crafted mini-doc about Efrain Alvarez
The no-voice over documentary “The Pride of East Los: The story of Efrain Alvarez’s journey to LA Galaxy” in only 7 minutes tells an enormous story entertainingly and affectionately thanks to itswell-crafted approach, which includes having 18-year-old Alvarez interview his parents. The story of #LatinxHeritageMonth | #HHMpic.twitter.com/1cWbWwVhU0 — LA Galaxy (@LAGalaxy) September 30,2020
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Watch: Efrain Alvarez's first MLS goal
One the LA Galaxy’s promising generation youth products, 18-year-old Efrain Alvarez, who left the U.S. national team program for Mexico but could switch back, scored his first MLSgoal in his 19th appearance. It opened the scoring in the Galaxy’s 3-2 win over Portland.
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Watch: James Corden welcome Chicharito to Los Angeles via FaceTime
Among those excited about Javier Hernandez joining the Galaxy is “The Late Late Show” host James Corden, who gave the Mexican star some reasons to be excitedabout his new team.
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How Julian Araujo, the LA Galaxy's 18-year-old defender, rocketed into the pros
From his very first steps on a soccer field, Julian Araujo was the kid who wanted more, the kid willing to give extra to get it, the kid who turned heads. He was the one withthat special something and the constitution to make something from it. That he’s rocketed from Development Academy phenom to anintegral […]
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GM Dennis te Kloese on the Galaxy's revival, his Dutch-Mexican influence, and American soccer's progress
After missing the MLS playoffs the past two years, the LA Galaxy last December turned to Dennis te Kloese, a Dutchman with an extensive background in the Mexican game, to guide thefive-time MLS Cup champions back to prominence. Ninemonths later into te Kloese’s tenure as general manager, the Galaxy appears on its way, back in […]
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Watch: The magic of Carlos Vela
Highlights from the LAFC’s Mexican playmaker Carlos Vela‘s outstanding season are accompanied by commentary from fans and teammates.
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LA Galaxy is in danger of another collapse
Could the LA Galaxy fail to make the playoffs for a third straight year? Such a notion seemed implausible when the Galaxy got off to a 7-1-1 start to the 2019 season under new coachGuillermo Barros Schelotto. But the Galaxy remained in eighth place — one spot below the playoff line — when it dropped […]
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What They're Saying: Guillermo Barros Schelotto
“He does not have to waste time on that. It’s a decision he has to make and, once taken, dedicate himself to training and improving. He has a lot to train and a long way to go.” — LAGalaxy coach Guillermo Barros Schelotto on 16-year-old Efrain Alvarez, who debuted for the Galaxy in its 2-1 […]