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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LAFC had a chance to win six trophies in all competitions this season, but now only one is within its reach, a second consecutive MLS Cup title.
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Nov. 30, 2023
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Nov. 28, 2023
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Nov. 28, 2023
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Nov. 26, 2023
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Nov. 25, 2023
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Nov. 21, 2023