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LAFC Lose Coach Before New MLS Season

Originally posted on Athlon Sports | By Sean Hartnett | Last updated Jan 9, 2026 3:54 PM ET

MLS legend Ante Razov will not return to Los Angeles FC's coaching staff for the 2026 season.

The 51-year-old served as an assistant coach for LAFC since the club's 2018 expansion season.

Los Angeles finished third in the Western Conference last season and reached the Western Conference semifinals in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, where their season was ended by the Vancouver Whitecaps on penalties.

LAFC Unveils 2026 Coaching Staff

General overall view of the LAFC logo at the LAFC Performance Center on the campus of Cal State LA. The 30,000 square foot and $30 million facility will serve as home to the LAFC players, staff, coaches and academy. Kirby Lee-USA TODAY SportsKirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports

On Friday, LAFC announced its coaching staff for the upcoming season. Enrique Duran, Oka Nikolov, Andy Rose and Xavier Tamarit will join head coach Marc Dos Santos.

Dos Santos was previously an assistant coach at the club. He took over as head coach after Steve Cherundolo stepped down from the role at the end of the 2025 season.

Introducing our coaching staff ahead of the 2026 Season.

Joining Head Coach Marc Dos Santos are Enrique Duran, Oka Nikolov, Andy Rose, and Xavier Tamarit.

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During his playing career, Razov won the 1998 MLS Cup as a member of the Chicago Fire. He scored six goals across 25 international appearances for the United States national team.

Razov began his coaching career as the Los Angeles Galaxy's Under-14 head coach. Prior to joining LAFC, he served as an assistant coach for the Galaxy and the Seattle Sounders.

This article first appeared on Athlon Sports and was syndicated with permission.

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