Josh Gross

LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo has always embraced the rivalry with the Galaxy, but he will likely be coaching against them for the final time when the teams square off on Saturday night at BMO Stadium. Cherundolo is leaving LAFC at the end of 2025. (AP Photo/George Walker IV)

LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo ready for what is likely his final El Tráfico

July 18, 2025 at 6:03 p.m.

Cherundolo, who is leaving LAFC at the end of 2025, says he has always enjoyed coaching against the rival Galaxy because of the added emotion and intensity on both sides.

Manny Pacquiao works out during media day on June 25, 2025, at Wild Card Gym in Hollywood, as the former boxing champion is coming out of retirement to challenge welterweight champion Mario Barrios on July 19 in Las Vegas. (Photo by Gene Blevins, Contributing Photographer)

Manny Pacquiao ‘feels the fire’ in his heart in pursuit of boxing history

July 17, 2025 at 3:07 p.m.

With trusted trainer Freddie Roach in his corner, the 46-year-old legend is coming out of retirement to challenge welterweight champ Mario Barrios on Saturday.

LAFC center back Aaron Long, front left, is driven off the field in a cart after suffering a ruptured Achilles tendon during the second half of a game against FC Dallas on Saturday night at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LAFC moving forward after Aaron Long’s season-ending injury

July 15, 2025 at 7:32 p.m.

The team faces an important midweek trip to second-place Minnesota just days after its captain and defensive anchor ruptured his left Achilles tendon in a 2-0 victory over FC Dallas.

LAFC forward Denis Bouanga celebrates after scoring a goal on a penalty kick during the first half of an MLS match against FC Dallas on Saturday night at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Ronald Martinez/Getty Images)

LAFC shuts out FC Dallas for 2nd straight win

July 15, 2025 at 7:37 p.m.

Denis Bouanga and Nathan Ordaz score first-half goals in a 2-0 win, LAFC’s first consecutive league victories since the opening weeks of the season.

LAFC defender Nkosi Tafari passes the ball during the second half of an MLS match against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

LAFC’s Nkosi Tafari stays patient amid roster crunch

July 11, 2025 at 6:19 p.m.

The 28-year-old center back has found playing time tough to come by behind Aaron Long, Eddie Segura and Marlon Santos, but he could join the starting lineup on Saturday night...

LAFC forward Javairo Dilrosun, center, celebrates with teammates Timothy Tillman, left, and Aaron Long after Dilrosun scored his first goal with the team during the second half of an MLS match against the Colorado Rapids on Wednesday night at BMO Stadium. LAFC won, 3-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

LAFC shuts out short-handed Rapids for 1st win in a month

July 10, 2025 at 12:20 a.m.

Colorado receives an early red card, and Denis Bouanga, Nathan Ordaz and Javairô Dilrosun score to power LAFC to a 3-0 win, its first victory since June 8.

LAFC’s Denis Bouanga, right, celebrates his goal with teammate Aaron Long during a FIFA Club World Cup match against Flamengo last month in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/Phelan M. Ebenhack)

LAFC seeks consistency entering 2nd half of its MLS schedule

July 8, 2025 at 7:05 p.m.

Great performances mixed with lethargic ones have defined the season so far, but the club has several games in hand as it looks to move up in the Western Conference...

Italian legend Giorgio Chiellini arrives at the airport prior to the FIFA Club World Cup on June 14, 2025, in Lewisburg, West Virginia. (Photo by Michael Owens/Getty Images)

LAFC adds Giorgio Chiellini to ownership group

July 8, 2025 at 2:04 p.m.

The legendary Italian defender, who played two seasons with the Black & Gold, becomes the 25th member of the club's ownership group.

LAFC midfielder Frankie Amaya attempts to steal the ball from the Vancouver Whitecaps FC during the second half of an MLS match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. Vancouver Whitecaps FC won 1-0. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

LAFC enters pivotal stretch amid injuries, packed slate

July 4, 2025 at 2:14 p.m.

The club begins a six-game run with 26 points through 17 MLS matches. Head coach Steve Cherundolo says “we need results” as absences test the team’s depth.

LAFC forward Denis Bouanga, center, vies for the ball with Vancouver Whitecaps FC midfielder Ralph Priso during the first half of an MLS match at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles, on Sunday, June 29, 2025. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)

LAFC shut out by Whitecaps in 1st match since Club World Cup

June 30, 2025 at 10:27 p.m.

LAFC concedes a goal to Vancouver forward Emmanuel Sabbi in the 20th minute and fails to break through despite several chances, falling, 1-0.

All Stories