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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LAFC claims first in the Western Conference with its 3-1 win over San José coupled with the Galaxy losing on the final night of the MLS regular season.
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The Galaxy could clinch their first Western Conference crown in 13 seasons on Saturday, but LAFC could overtake its rival if things go its way.
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U.S. men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino understands he’ll need to work fast if he wants the team to make an impact at the 2026 FIFA World Cup.
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Oct. 11, 2024
Galaxy assistant coach Nick Theslof’s grandmother was Vivi-Anne Hulten, a famous Olympic figure skater whose courage taught him valuable life lessons.
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