Kevin Baxter writes about soccer and other things for the Los Angeles Times, where he has worked for 27 years. 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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Angel City FC is seeking a new majority owner, and more funding, amid reported tension among some of the team’s board members.
March 18, 2024
As Becki Tweed takes over for her first full season as Angel City’s head coach, the team believes its diverse roster will help make it stronger.
March 15, 2024
The Mexican national team will face New Zealand at the Rose Bowl on Sept. 7.
March 12, 2024
Nick Theslof, segundo entrenador de los Galaxy, fue encarcelado como sospechoso de embriaguez pública el sábado por la mañana, un día antes del partido del equipo contra Nashville.
March 11, 2024
Galaxy assistant coach Nick Theslof will not be charged after he was jailed on suspicion of public intoxication Saturday morning.
March 12, 2024
The rest of the world has caught the U.S., so now it’s about grinding out wins, being smarter, tougher and wanting it more. All that was on display in the Gold Cup.
March 11, 2024
Lindsey Horan scores in first-half stoppage time as the U.S. women’s soccer team defeats Brazil 1-0 to claim the CONCACAF W Gold Cup championship.
March 10, 2024
Whatever game the teams thought they were playing, it wasn’t soccer: Together they combined for just 15 shots. The beautiful game drowned in the quagmire.
March 7, 2024
The USWNT defeated Canada in penalty kicks during a W Gold Cup semifinal Wednesday in San Diego, winning despite horrendous field conditions.
March 6, 2024
One game won’t fix all the issues for the USWNT. But Sunday’s performance at least suggested that reports of the team’s death may have been greatly exaggerated.
March 4, 2024