Los Angeles Futbol Club aka LAFC News, Rumors & Scores.
LAFC has a lot of talent up front with players such as Carlos Vela, Diego Rossi, or Brian Rodriguez. However, those mentioned forwards play on the outside. The club did have Englishman Bradley Wright-Philips up the middle, but the 35-year old recently signed with Columbus Crew SC. The loss of such a veteran depletes the … Read more
LAFC never really played to their full potential this season as they dealt with injuries and inconsistencies. However, that still didn’t stop them from being able to qualify for this year’s playoffs. The Black and Gold will line up against the reigning MLS Cup champions, the Seattle Sounders. LAFC was already in danger of losing … Read more
LAFC hasn’t quite had the year many expected at the beginning of the season. They have been nowhere near the same time they were last season as they held the best record in not only the Western Conference but all of MLS. The defense as well as major injuries have tormented the club all year. … Read more
MLS has recently endured a wave of up and coming teenage players who could one day become stars. LAFC has been at the forefront of this practice since its existence but has intensified its use of young players even more recently. The club has endured its share of injuries as well as the loss of … Read more
The most recent rendition of El Trafico did not go the way many fans expected as LAFC fell to Galaxy by a score of 2-0. That may not be the end of bad news for the young club as head coach Bob Bradley confirmed that star player Carlos Vela has suffered a grade 2 MCL injury. … Read more
You could sense it from the opening kick: LAFC was on a mission Monday night. After their incredible 2019 season came to an end at the hands of the Seattle Sounders, this team was hungry for a different result and a little payback. And even without Carlos Vela, they made quick work of Seattle in … Read more
The LA Galaxy and LAFC will face off on Saturday in Orlando. LAFC played their first game against the Houston Dynamo, which resulted in a 3-3 draw. LAFC fought back trailing 3-1, to salvage a point in group play. The LA Galaxy got off to a slow start and missed opportunities against the Portland Timbers, … Read more
After four long months, LAFC finally kicked off the MLS Is Back Tournament Monday against the Houston Dynamo at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in Orlando, Florida. While it was a joyful moment to see the return of the sport, LAFC got off to a rough start. Houston’s Memo Rodríguez opened up the … Read more
In exactly one week from today, Los Angeles Football Club will take the pitch for their first match in Orlando. However, they will be doing it without their belle of the ball. Carlos Vela announced today that he will not be joining the team in Orlando for the MLSisBack tournament. The 31-year-old cited his pregnant … Read more
With the return of MLS in Orlando, in the form of a mini-tournament, the rivalry many LA soccer fans know as El Trafico will return on July 18, with LA Galaxy and LAFC set to face off in Group F. While the matchup is still a couple of weeks away, that hasn’t stopped newcomer Andy … Read more
Don’t celebrate just yet, soccer fans, but LA could be the home of the 2020 MLS Tourney Champs in just a few short months! The odds for the Orlando tournament have been released, and LAFC is the odds-on early favorite to bring home the title at +350. In fact, oddsmakers are so confident in the … Read more
LAFC announced a petition to make June 19th a federal holiday in a press release on Tuesday. On June 19, 1865 orders were read by Union general Gordon Granger that all slaves were proclaimed free. That day has become known as Juneteenth. Juneteenth is not currently recognized as a Federal holiday, Help us change that. … Read more
While MLS is preparing to make its season comeback in Orlando, Florida next month, LAFC made a move to shore up its roster with the signing of veteran defender Andy Najar. Back in @MLS 🔥 let’s do this @LAFC @SomosLAFC @LAFC3252 ✊🏼 pic.twitter.com/e6fwJD1cxZ — Andy Najar (@Andy_Najar1993) June 17, 2020 The 27-year-old has spent the … Read more
The league announced on Wednesday that Major League Soccer would return to play July 8th. This is positive news for soccer fans, as well as sports fans since this is the first major sport to return since March. About two weeks ago, it was reported that LAFC star, Carlos Vela may not make the trip … Read more
The restart to the MLS season just became real. The league’s plan for a mini tournament, similar to that of the World Cup, to take place in Orlando is set to begin with games starting on July 8. The tournament will take place at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort, with … Read more
The MLS Player Association reported that it voted to accept its latest counteroffer to Major League Soccer as it relates to economic concessions for the 2020 season, modifications to the recently agreed upon CBA, and an agreement for the summer tournament in Orlando. Major League Soccer has already pushed back on the Player Association proposal, … Read more
While we could eventually see one young LAFC star make his way to Europe, another opted to give up that route and take a different one to achieve his dreams. The LA Times revealed to fans the journey of Peoria, Arizona native, Bryce Duke who jumped from the everyday life of a high school teenager … Read more
LAFC struck a deal with Banc of California who bought the naming rights to their new stadium in a 15-year $100.5 million deal. However, after two years into the deal, the club is now looking to find a new naming rights partner. The deal that was agreed to in 2016 was recently restructured and has … Read more
