Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and hockey for the Los Angeles Times. He has covered seven World Cups, four Olympic Games, six World Series and a Super Bowl and has contributed to three Pulitzer Prize-winning series at The Times and Miami Herald. An essay he wrote in fifth grade was voted best in the class. He has a cool dog.
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The Los Angeles Kickers won multiple U.S. Open Cup titles in the 1950s and ‘60s. Players on those teams will be honored before Wednesday’s final.
Sept. 24, 2024
Eight of the 11 players the Galaxy started in Saturday’s El Tráfico win over LAFC weren’t with the team at the start of last season, and they’ve already won twice as many games.
Sept. 17, 2024
Justin Herbert hurt his leg when it was ‘rolled up on,’ said coach Jim Harbaugh, but the Chargers quarterback’s status for the Steelers game is a mystery.
Sept. 16, 2024
J.K. Dobbins became the first Charger to start a season with two 100-yard rushing performances, the latest leading to a rout of the Carolina Panthers.
Sept. 16, 2024
The Chargers are 2-0 for first time since 2012 as J.K. Dobbins tops 100 yards rushing again, this time in a road rout of the Carolina Panthers, 26-3.
Sept. 15, 2024
The U.S. women’s water polo team failed to medal at the Paris Olympics, but for coach Adam Kirkorian, the disappointment and defeat offer a teaching moment.
Sept. 15, 2024
LAFC has agreed on a deal to bring back Carlos Vela, the franchise’s all-time leading goal scorer, ahead of another potential MLS Cup run.
Sept. 13, 2024
The Galaxy have gone from MLS afterthought to MLS Cup contenders, but can rival LAFC stall their momentum and reestablish itself as a title frontrunner?
Sept. 13, 2024
U.S. Soccer landed Argentine coach Mauricio Pochettino to lead the men’s national team during the upcoming World Cup the Americans will co-host.
Sept. 10, 2024
With 21 months left before the 2026 World Cup, the U.S. and Mexico are trailing Canada and coach Jesse Marsch in player and program development.
Sept. 10, 2024