France Wins 2018 World Cup in a Showcase of Diversity and Integration
July 19, 2018
The French have managed to integrate their marginalized communities into society in a way that almost mirrors the American strategy.
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LAFC Unable to Find Form Against Portland Amidst Wilting Heat
July 19, 2018
The Black and Gold were back in action at home on Sunday, July 15th against the Portland Timbers.
LAFC Stumble in Houston but Continue to Impress in Home Win
July 12, 2018
LAFC was tasked with another two-game week as they traveled to Houston to take on the Dynamo on Tuesday, July 3rd, and then hosted Orlando S.C. a few days later on the 7th.
LAFC Pummel Philadelphia with Club’s First Hat Trick
July 5, 2018
The Philadelphia Union came out of the gates with purpose. For the first 15 minutes, the Union were connecting passes and dominating midfield play setting a precedent that LAFC would need to adapt to. It was apparent that LAFC were still missing their attacking maestro in Carlos Vela, who at the time this article was written, was still away on international duty.
LAFC Don’t Miss a Beat Despite Missing Stars
June 28, 2018
On Saturday June 23rd, after a brief international break for the start of the World Cup, LAFC were back in action against a strong Columbus Crew FC. It was also the return of Gyasi Zardes to LA, a native of Hawthorne who was traded to the Columbus Crew from the LA Galaxy last year.
LAFC Fall in Frisco
June 7, 2018
They were also without the defensive prowess of Laurent Ciman, who has since been placed on the Belgium National Teams stand-by list should one of the Belgians on the final 23 roster pick up an injury. It would be a test proven too difficult on this occasion, as they fell to FC Dallas 2-1.
LAFC and DC United Battle for a Point in Match Mired with Controversy
May 31, 2018
LAFC hosted the last place seed in the east D.C. United at Banc of California Stadium, the match would end in a 1-1 draw.
LAFC Concede Three Points in Cascadia
May 24, 2018
On Saturday May 19th, LAFC traveled north to Portland to face the Timbers, the 2015 MLS Cup winners who also have the reigning MLS MVP in Diego Valeri. Both teams fought valiantly, as the game went back and forth most of the game but the LAFC defense were unable to quell Portland’s vibrant attack.
LAFC Tasked with Two Games in the Week
May 17, 2018
The Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) was tasked with playing two games this week, a situation in which both players and coaches must exercise extreme caution and discretion regarding recovery time and rest.
LAFC Clash with FC Dallas in High-Octane Match for Second Home Game of the Season
May 10, 2018
Though LAFC dominated the match, finishing in the final third ultimately gave FC Dallas new life
LAFC Charmed by the City of Angels in Inaugural Home Match
May 3, 2018
The game itself was hard fought, yet nothing in the action was particularly noteworthy, as even the players themselves acknowledged the choppy pace of play, largely due in part to Seattle’s strategy in quelling the play of LAFC star Carlos Vela, the talisman and creative outlet of the team.
Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) Unveils World-Class Football Stadium in South L.A.
April 26, 2018
Last Wednesday, April 18, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) and its partners made history with the unveiling of Banc of California Stadium, the home venue for LA’s newest sports franchise.
LAFC Hopes to Replicate the Success of Atlanta United and Identify with a Dormant Black Soccer Culture in Mid-city
April 19, 2018
In the United States, there is a common misconception that Black people don’t play or even pay attention to soccer, and if you were to look through a generic lens of the American perspective on the sport, it would be easy to fall prey to this notion.
Mayor Eric Garcetti Talks Moving the Future of Los Angeles Forward in State of the City Address
April 19, 2018
On Monday, April 16, Los Angeles Mayor Eric Garcetti entered the chamber where he gave his fifth State of the City address