LAFC Fires Coach Dos Santos After Dismal Run
LAFC fired head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday after a prolonged run of poor results dropped the club to sixth in the Western Conference.
- 1 win in the last 10 MLS matches preceded the dismissal.
- 4 wins in the last 13 games across all competitions, per the club's record.
- 11-9-8 is LAFC's current MLS record; 41 points, sixth place in the West.
- 6 matches remain in the regular season before the firing takes effect.
Why it matters: LAFC carries one of MLS's most expensive rosters and expects to compete for trophies. A sixth-place finish would threaten a deep playoff run.
- Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, forward Son Heung-min and leading scorer Denis Bouanga headline the squad.
How 3 sources split on this story
Center coverage, 1 sources: The center frames the story as a straightforward accountability decision by a club with high expectations and a talented roster.
Left coverage, 1 sources: The left frames the firing with context favoring Dos Santos — noting absences of six key players in the final loss and his strong early-season record.
Right coverage, 1 sources: The right frames the move as surprising given the roster's quality, emphasizing the club's early-season promise and the abruptness of the split.
What’s next: LAFC said it will begin a coaching search immediately but has not named an interim.
- The team's next match is Oct. 10 at home against Western Conference-leader Vancouver.
- Who will serve as interim coach for the remaining six matches?
- Can LAFC secure a strong enough playoff seed with six games left under new leadership?