Soobum Im-USA TODAY Sports Designated Player came through when it counted. Unlike most of LAFC’s big-splash additions to their roster in the middle of the 2022 season, Denis Bouanga was called on to play a major role immediately. The attacker, a Gabonese international born and raised in France, had been rumored to be joining LAFC for weeks before the deal was sealed, no … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Denis Bouanga
Vote: Angel City FC 2022 MVP
Photo by Harry How/Getty Images The biggest honor we can give is up for grabs, but we need your help. For the last time as 2022 comes to an end, we take a look back at the incredible inaugural season for Angel City FC. We once again are asking for your help, this time in deciding who should walk away with MVP honors for the 2022 season. There were plenty of memorable … [Read more...] about Vote: Angel City FC 2022 MVP
Angel City FC agrees to new contract with Defender Megan Reid
Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images for Angel City FC The breakout defender has inked a new deal to stay in LA The offseason continues for the LA based expansion side. Angel City FC announced today they have agreed to a new contract with 2022 breakout defender Megan Reid. Megan Reid played every minute of the 2022 NWSL regular season, and she is staying for more! … [Read more...] about Angel City FC agrees to new contract with Defender Megan Reid
LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Francisco Ginella
Ron Chenoy-USA TODAY Sports Youngster seemed to hit a wall. Francisco Ginella returned for his third season with LAFC in 2022, and with Eduard Atuesta out of the picture, the player who appeared to have been signed as his successor had his best chance yet to become a regular in the black-and-gold lineup. However, under new head coach Steve Cherundolo, and an offseason … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Francisco Ginella
Orange County SC announce return of Powers, Kiernan, Shutler and Scott
Courtesy of Orange County SC Quartet back on board for 2023. Orange County SC announced on Wednesday they will be bringing four players back for the 2023 USL Championship season: midfielders Dillon Powers and Kyle Scott, defender Robbie Kiernan and goalkeeper Colin Shutler. Powers, 31, returned to OCSC during the 2022 season after a brief spell at Irish club Glentoran … [Read more...] about Orange County SC announce return of Powers, Kiernan, Shutler and Scott