Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) is an American professional soccer team based in Los Angeles, competing in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference. Established on October 30, 2014, LAFC began play in 2018. They play home matches at BMO Stadium, a soccer-specific venue in Exposition Park. Managed by Brandon Beck, Larry Berg, and Bennett Rosenthal, with part-owner Will Ferrell, LAFC has quickly made an impact. Their first major success came in 2019, winning the Supporters’ Shield with Carlos Vela earning MVP honors. LAFC clinched their first MLS Cup in 2022 and has been a strong competitor in the CONCACAF Champions League. The team has a heated rivalry with the LA Galaxy, known as “El Tráfico.”
Team Information
| Attribute | Details |
|---|---|
| Full Name | Los Angeles Football Club |
| Nickname(s) | The Black and Gold, Falcons |
| Founded | October 30, 2014 |
| Stadium | BMO Stadium, Los Angeles, California |
| Capacity | 22,000 |
| Managing Owners | Bennett Rosenthal, Brandon Beck, Larry Berg |
| Executive Chairman | Peter Guber |
| President | Larry Freedman, John Thorrington |
| Coach | Steve Cherundolo |
| League | Major League Soccer (MLS) |
| 2023 Performance | Western Conference: 3rd, Overall: 8th, Playoffs: Runners-up |
LAFC In MLS (Last 10 Years)
| Year | Position | Points | Manager | Top Scorer |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | 3rd (Western Conference) | 50 | Steve Cherundolo | Denis Bouanga (15 goals) |
| 2022 | 1st (Western Conference), MLS Cup Champions | 67 | Steve Cherundolo | Carlos Vela (23 goals) |
| 2021 | 6th (Western Conference) | 48 | Bob Bradley | Carlos Vela (12 goals) |
| 2020 | 1st (Western Conference) | 39 | Bob Bradley | Diego Rossi (14 goals) |
| 2019 | 1st (Western Conference), Supporters’ Shield | 72 | Bob Bradley | Carlos Vela (34 goals) |
| 2018 | 7th (Western Conference) | 41 | Bob Bradley | Diego Rossi (10 goals) |
| 2017 | 8th (Western Conference) | 43 | Bob Bradley | Diego Rossi (12 goals) |
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