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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Galaxy assistant coach Nick Theslof’s grandmother was Vivi-Anne Hulten, a famous Olympic figure skater whose courage taught him valuable life lessons.
Oct. 8, 2024
The Galaxy beat Austin FC 2-1 on fan appreciation night in Carson and are on the cusp of winning their first Western Conference crown in 13 years.
Oct. 5, 2024
The National Women’s Soccer League has fined Angel City FC $200,000 and has suspended their president and general manager from making player transactions.
Oct. 3, 2024
Restaurants and bars around Los Angeles are opening early on Saturday and Sunday mornings to cater to a surging English Premier League fan base.
Oct. 3, 2024
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U.S. men’s soccer coach Mauricio Pochettino says he is focused on gradually implementing changes while delivering a fun style of play for fans.
Oct. 2, 2024
Tom Penn, one of LAFC’s founding owners, is launching a new MLS expansion team, San Diego FC. But the similarities between LAFC and San Diego FC are few.
Oct. 1, 2024
Several veteran soccer players, including ones with World Cup and MLS experience, will play in a U.S. vs. Mexico indoor soccer showdown in Ontario.
Sept. 27, 2024
Omar Campos and Kei Kamara scored in extra time, lifting LAFC to a 3-1 win over Sporting Kansas City to clinch the franchise’s first U.S. Open Cup title.
Sept. 26, 2024
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