Los Angeles FC: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Club World Cup Qualifier: LAFC Takes on Club América in Key Clash

The Club World Cup is quickly approaching the shores of the United States as it hosts the tournament in its first-ever competition. Like anything in FIFA, it hasn’t gone without controversy.

Soccer News / Athlon Sports / May 6

After Club Leon Expulsion Los Angeles FC and Club América Face Off for Club WC Spot

The 2025 FIFA Club World Cup, set to kick off June 14 in the United States, has hit a snag. Club León, a Mexican Liga MX side, was expelled from the tournament due to FIFA’s multi-club ownership rules.

Denis Bouanga News / Field Level Media / April 27

Denis Bouanga, LAFC eke out draw with St. Louis City

Denis Bouanga completed a brace by scoring in the fifth minute of stoppage time Sunday and LAFC pulled out a 2-2 draw with visiting St. Louis City SC. St.

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The 'English Premier League champions since 1992-93' quiz

How many of the clubs to finish top of the English Premier League table since the 1992-93 season can you name in five minutes?

The 'UEFA Europa League champions' quiz

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

LAFC to take on St. Louis City without coach Steve Cherundolo

Last week, LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo announced he will leave the club at season's end and return to Germany -- where the California native played professionally and where he met his wife.

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 20

MLS weekend wrap-up: Key takeaways from Matchday 9

Here's what went down on Matchday 9 of the 2025 MLS season.

Toronto FC get rare win in Utah on Theo Corbeanu's first goal

Ondrej Lingr's goal in debut helps Houston tie Colorado Rapids

MLS weekend wrap-up: Key takeaways from Matchday 8

The 'USMNT all-time goal scorers' quiz

Denis Bouanga News / Field Level Media / April 20

Denis Bouanga clutch for LAFC in high-scoring draw with Timbers

Denis Bouanga scored from the penalty spot in the 90th minute after contributing an earlier assist to rally LAFC to a 3-3 draw against the host Portland Timbers on Saturday night.

Cup-winning LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo to depart at end of season

LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo is leaving the club at the end of the 2025 MLS season, the franchise announced Friday. A member of the U.S. Soccer Hall of Fame, Cherundolo was a defender on three World Cup teams.

FIFA plan LAFC vs. Club America CWC playoff

FIFA president Gianni Infantino said they will look to hold a playoff between Los Angeles FC and Club America for a place at the Club World Cup.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / April 13

LAFC rides second-half scores to narrow win over Earthquakes

Sergi Palencia and Denis Bouanga each scored in the match's final 25 minutes Saturday night and LAFC made it stand up for a 2-1 win over the visiting San Jose Earthquakes.

LAFC get Igor Jesus back in time to face high-flying Earthquakes

With four losses in their last five league fixtures, the Los Angeles Football Club are clearly riding the struggle bus ahead of Saturday night's home date against the San Jose Earthquakes.

The 'Major League Soccer Cup champions' quiz

Soccer News / Yardbarker / April 10

Watch: Lionel Messi spurs Inter Miami comeback in CONCACAF Champions Cup quarterfinals

At 37, Lionel Messi still has plenty of magic left.

Report: Inter Miami hold discovery rights to Kevin De Bruyne

Tottenham star admired by Messi in talks with manager to leave the club

The 'Ballon d'Or winners' quiz

Miami coach on ref call: A red here or on the moon

Javier Mascherano questioned the decision to not send off Nathan Ordaz, saying it would have prompted a red card "here and in China and the moon."

Los Angeles FC News / ESPN / March 4

LAFC's Palencia cleared of 'discriminatory action'

Concacaf has cleared LAFC player Sergi Palencia of any discriminatory action after conducting an investigation of the incident between the player and Colorado Rapids defender Chidozie Awaziem.

Ryan Hollingshead News / Field Level Media / March 2

Ryan Hollingshead's goal lifts unbeaten LAFC past NYCFC

Ryan Hollingshead scored in the 86th minute as Los Angeles FC remained perfect two games into the season with a 1-0 victory over visiting New York City FC on Saturday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / March 1

LAFC try to keep rolling, earn first win over NYCFC

Los Angeles FC are off to a running start and will bring plenty of momentum into a visit from New York City FC on Saturday in a match that pits two of the past four MLS champions.

Los Angeles FC News / ESPN / February 26

LAFC's Palencia faces probe over CCC incident

Concacaf has launched an investigation into the incident that occurred in the final minutes of the Concacaf Champions Cup match between Los Angeles FC and the Colorado Rapids after Sergi Palencia allegedly called Chidozie Awaziem a derogatory term.

Luca Bombino News / Field Level Media / February 25

San Diego FC acquire D Luca Bombino on loan from LAFC

San Diego FC acquired defender Luca Bombino on loan from Los Angeles FC on Tuesday. LAFC receives a 2025 international roster slot in exchange for the 18-year-old homegrown player.

Jeremy Ebobisse News / Yardbarker / February 23

Debutant goalscorers light up MLS opening weekend

The 2025 Major League Soccer season kicked off with a bang on Saturday, Feb. 22.

The 25 best American-born men's soccer players of all time

The 'UEFA Champions League all-time scoring leaders' quiz

Soccer News / Field Level Media / February 19

Rapids grab lead on LAFC in CONCACAF Champions Cup

Djordje Mihailovic scored twice as the Colorado Rapids earned a 2-1 win over Los Angeles FC on Tuesday at Commerce City, Colo., in the first leg of an opening-round CONCACAF Champions Cup series.

Vela's family safe after home destroyed in LA fires

The wife of former Mexico international Carlos Vela has stated that the player and family are safe after their Malibu home burned down in the devastating Palisades Fire in Southern California.

Ilie Sanchez News / Field Level Media / January 1

Austin FC sign former LAFC captain Ilie Sanchez

Austin FC signed former Los Angeles FC captain Ilie Sanchez through 2025 with an option for 2026. The deal with the 34-year-old Spanish-American midfielder was announced on Tuesday.

Soccer News / Field Level Media / December 24

LAFC sign striker Jeremy Ebobisse to 3-year deal

Los Angeles FC signed veteran striker Jeremy Ebobisse to a three-year contract with an option for 2028. The 27-year-old free agent has tallied 60 goals and 18 assists in 198 MLS matches over eight seasons with the Portland Timbers (2017-21) and San Jose Earthquakes (2021-24).

Soccer News / Yardbarker / December 18