Business The Chiellini Effect: LAFC hires former defender as player development coach Giorgio Chiellini, right, celebrates winning the 2023 Western Conference final with his teammates. - Photo by Luke Netzley ‘Hungry and Prepared for More’: Coaches sign contract extensions with LAFC Steve Cherundolo smiles during a training session ahead of the 2023 MLS Cup Final. - Photo courtesy of LAFC A New Dawn: Angel City FC unveils HBO series Game day at BMO Stadium - Photo by Will Navarro Building the Future: LAFC partners with FC Bayern Munich for youth development Established in 2014, LAFC are the current MLS Cup champions and two-time Supporters Shield champions. - Photo by Luke Netzley Injection of Youth: LAFC signs Mateusz Bogusz from Leeds United Mateusz Bogusz with his LAFC jersey before his introductory press conference. - Photo courtesy of LAFC LAFC signs Juventus FC’s Giorgio Chiellini Giorgio Chiellini - Photo courtesy of LAFC Changing Seasons: Contract talks underway at Los Angeles FC Los Angeles Football Club currently has 18 players under contract for the 2024 season. - Photo by Luke Netzley FC Bayern and LAFC Elite ID Camp: Club partnership signals new dawn for youth development Bringing in new players like 20-year-old Stipe Biuk, 21-year-old Mateausz Bogusz, 24-year-old Timothy Tillman and 24-year-old Denil Maldonado, LAFC has become a hotbed of young talent in the MLS. - Photo by Chris Mortenson ‘Force for Good’: LAFC partners with rent reporting platform Esusu Esusu co-founders Wemimo Abbey and Samir Goel launched their financial technology business in 2018. - Photo courtesy of Esusu New Beginnings: Banc of California stadium changes its name to BMO Stadium Magic Johnson, alongside fellow LAFC and Angel City FC owners, joined BMO executives at the stadium’s renaming ceremony. - Photo by Luke Netzley LAFC signs Real Madrid superstar Gareth Bale Gareth Bale - Photo courtesy of LAFC