L.A. Times - Soccer

How Angel City and NWSL lent authenticity to 'Ted Lasso'

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 3 Nov 2026 12:00:00 GMT

Angel City co-founder Kara Nortman is grateful she could add authenticity to the fourth season of "Ted Lasso." The show and NWSL have drawn record audiences.

Angel City enters playoffs on a strong note by beating Boston

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 2 Nov 2026 00:25:16 GMT

With a 4-1 victory over Boston, Angel City finished the season fifth in the standings and will travel to Kansas City for a postseason match.

Galaxy rout Austin FC to keep alive playoff hopes

Kevin Baxter — Sat, 31 Oct 2026 23:22:10 GMT

Joao Klauss scores his 10th goal of the season early to help L.A. take control and Marco Reus contributes three assists in the victory.

How Angel City found its stride and became one of the NWSL's hottest teams

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 27 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Following a slow start, Angel City has surged over the second half of the season and could potentially host an NWSL playoff game for the first time.

Trump budget cuts threaten late Redondo Beach couple's soccer refugee program

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 22 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Mohammed Annour and Moubarak Abdallah say South Bay-based nonprofit iACT helped save their lives, with soccer helping them escape African refugee camps.

U.S. women's soccer is no longer a juggernaut. Emma Hayes makes sure her players know it

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 20 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

U.S. women's soccer coach Emma Hayes is determined to test her players against elite-level competition in preparation for next summer's World Cup.

U.S. coach Mauricio Pochettino sees many reasons to believe in young American talent

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 13 Oct 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The U.S. men's national team has opened the new World Cup cycle with four convincing wins, stoking optimism about the team's depth and potential.

'I'm upset.' Frustrated Angel City fans excited yet wary amid a playoff push

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 6 Oct 2026 16:55:59 GMT

Angel City fans are frustrated by the team's poor results, saying trust has been broken by losses amid constant leadership and player changes.

Cristiano Ronaldo's future with Portugal in question after star player leaves camp. Here's how we got here

Chuck Schilken — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 23:19:15 GMT

Cristiano Ronaldo left Portugal's training camp after coach Jorge Jesus said the superstar would not start the team's next game. Here's what we know about the situation.

LAFC names Xavi Tamarit interim coach to steer late playoff push

Kevin Baxter — Thu, 1 Oct 2026 16:56:41 GMT

LAFC is turning Xavi Tamarit, a veteran of the English Premier League and Spain's La Liga, to coach the team as it pushes to improve its playoff seed.

'They chose to cheat.' Why Manchester City needs to face heavy punishment for violations

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 29 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

What should be the appropriate punishment for Manchester City breaching Premier League and UEFA financial rules?

LAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos amid slump

Kevin Baxter — Mon, 28 Sep 2026 02:17:23 GMT

Slumping LAFC fired first-year coach Marc Dos Santos with six matches left in the MLS regular season.

What U.S. men's soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino is seeking for next World Cup cycle

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 22 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Should U.S. men's coach Mauricio Pochettino continue to build on the roster he has or should he try to start over as much as possible before the 2030 World Cup?

JJ Gabriel, a top soccer prospect at age 15, wants out of his Manchester United deal

Chuck Schilken — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 20:36:14 GMT

JJ Gabriel, a 15-year-old rising soccer star, was set to become Manchester United's youngest first-team player. Instead, he has requested to be released from his youth deal with the club.

Kylian Mbappé, Erling Haaland, Lamine Yamal ease the blow of losing Messi and Ronaldo

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 15 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With Lionel Messi retiring and Cristiano Ronaldo presumably not far behind, one of soccer's greatest eras is ending. But the next one could be even better.

Galaxy's playoff outlook suffers setback in draw with Seattle

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 13 Sep 2026 05:06:51 GMT

The Galaxy give up a late goal and have to settle for a 1-1 draw with the Seattle Sounders that hurts their chances of reaching the MLS Cup playoffs.

From benchwarmers to saviors: New additions look to revive Galaxy's playoff hopes

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 8 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

The Galaxy has undergone a roster overhaul this summer aimed at making the team more competitive ahead of a late-season playoff push.

New-look Galaxy topple Revolution to revive their MLS playoff push

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 6 Sep 2026 03:52:15 GMT

Mired in a slump and struggling to stay out of the bottom of the standings, the Galaxy treated Saturday as a must-win in a 2-1 victory over New England.

Rebecca Lowe, Ted Lasso and innovation helped NBC's Premier League gamble pay off

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 1 Sep 2026 11:00:00 GMT

With a nimble host in Rebecca Lowe and a longtime commitment to winning over U.S. soccer fans, NBC's English Premier League investment is paying off.

Angel City's prolonged coaching carousel testing patience of frustrated fans

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 25 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons is taking his time searching for a new coach in a strategy that could jeopardize the team's playoff chances.

Joseph Paintsil's goal lifts Galaxy past the Earthquakes as Hirving Lozano makes his home debut

Jad El Reda — Thu, 20 Aug 2026 04:52:29 GMT

With the Galaxy a man down, Joseph Paintsil scored in the 79th minute to give them a victory over the Earthquakes.

How Jacob Shaffelburg's wild World Cup ride is helping fuel LAFC's post-break surge

Kevin Baxter — Tue, 18 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Jacob Shaffelburg and LAFC's two other FIFA World Cup players have played leading roles in the team's strong run since the break.

What Bob Iger's Angel City ownership can illuminate about his impending Lakers acquisition

Kevin Baxter — Wed, 12 Aug 2026 20:51:46 GMT

The NWSL is a long way from the NBA, but the Iger family's management of Angel City FC may hint at what's in store for the Lakers.

A World Cup referee shares his view of red cards, hydration breaks and soccer history

Jad El Reda — Mon, 10 Aug 2026 11:00:00 GMT

Referee Iván Barton recalls how he was assigned to officiate a World Cup semifinal between France and Spain and his view of changes that have shaped modern refereeing.

'We tricked them.' Why 'Ted Lasso' probably deserves some credit for U.S. soccer boom

Kevin Baxter — Sun, 9 Aug 2026 11:30:00 GMT

The Apple TV series "Ted Lasso" is supposed to primarily be a wide-appealing comedy, yet its role in popularizing soccer in the U.S. can't be dismissed.

Galaxy sign former Mexican national team star Hirving 'Chucky' Lozano

Jad El Reda — Fri, 7 Aug 2026 20:42:27 GMT

After a chaotic stint with San Diego FC, Mexican forward Chucky Lozano is joining the Galaxy on loan for the remainder of the MLS season.