Robert Hanashiro-USA TODAY Sports We will always have that goal. Gareth Bale was the most shocking transfer in MLS in 2022, and his coming to LAFC turned the title frontrunners into stone-cold locks to take trophies. But, it wasn’t as smooth as that narrative would suggest. The Welsh superstar was coming off a tenure with Real Madrid that was filled with peaks and … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Gareth Bale
Vote: LAFC 2022 MVP
Photo by Omar Vega/Getty Images The time has come to vote for the biggest honor there is. As MLS teams finalize plans for the upcoming 2023 preseason, we take one last moment to reflect on the 2022 season. One last chance to cast your votes for who you think had the most impact on the first-ever, MLS Cup-winning LAFC side. Cifu finds Vela and @LAFC are cruising up … [Read more...] about Vote: LAFC 2022 MVP
Angel City FC re-sign defender Jasmyne Spencer
Photo by Meg Oliphant/Getty Images The veteran defender signs on for at least two more years. The news many had been waiting for has finally arrived. Angel City FC on Monday announced the re-signing of defender Jasmyne Spencer, after she had been part of the inaugural class of NWSL Free Agents. Angel City has locked down the fan favorite forward-turned-defender to a … [Read more...] about Angel City FC re-sign defender Jasmyne Spencer
Sebastien Ibeagha leaves LAFC for FC Dallas
Photo by James Williamson - AMA/Getty Images The 2022 MLS Cup Champion stays in the West, signs Free Agent deal. The thing about winning championships, is that everybody wants a piece of you. Every team starts to foam at the mouth at the potential of poaching your players. Now that LAFC have locked up their first-ever MLS Cup in 2022, they have to deal with that very … [Read more...] about Sebastien Ibeagha leaves LAFC for FC Dallas
LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Sebas Méndez
Jayne Kamin-Oncea-USA TODAY Sports Midseason addition brought depth. Jhegson Sebastián “Sebas” Méndez was a surprise addition to LAFC in July 2022. Amidst a transfer spending spree that included the additions of Gareth Bale, Giorgio Chiellini, Denis Bouanga and Cristian Tello, the acquisition of Méndez in a trade from Orlando City was more like John Thorrington’s roster … [Read more...] about LAFC 2022 Player Postmortem: Sebas Méndez