LAFC has parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos, the club announced. Dos Santos had been appointed head coach in 2025 after previously serving as an assistant under the team's former head coach, Steve Cherundolo, according to the New York Post and Yahoo Sports.
According to the Independent Journal Review, the move came after the team went 1-4-5 in its recent matches. The Los Angeles Times similarly reported the firing came amid a slump in results.
LAFC released a statement saying it will share an update on its interim coaching plans, according to the New York Post.
How each side covered it
Left
- The Los Angeles Times reported the firing occurred amid a slump in team performance.
“LAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos amid slump” — Los Angeles Times
Center
- Yahoo Sports described the split as a shocking parting of ways.
- Yahoo Sports noted Dos Santos was appointed head coach in 2025.
“LAFC shockingly parts way with Marc Dos Santos” — Yahoo Sports
Right
- The Independent Journal Review cited a 1-4-5 recent record as context for the firing.
- The New York Post reported Dos Santos's prior role as an assistant under Steve Cherundolo.
- The New York Post reported LAFC's statement promising an update on interim coaching plans.
“LAFC has announced they are parting ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos.” — New York Post
Questions readers ask
What happened with LAFC and Marc Dos Santos?
LAFC announced it is parting ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos amid a poor run of results, according to multiple outlets.
Why was Marc Dos Santos fired?
Outlets reported the decision came amid a slump; the Independent Journal Review specifically cited a 1-4-5 recent record.
What is Marc Dos Santos's background with LAFC?
Dos Santos was named LAFC head coach in 2025 after previously serving as an assistant under former head coach Steve Cherundolo, according to the New York Post and Yahoo Sports.
What happens next for LAFC's coaching staff?
According to the New York Post, LAFC said it will share an update on its interim coaching plans.
Sources · 4 outlet reports
- Los Angeles TimesLeft-leaningLAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos amid slump
- Yahoo SportsCenterLAFC fires Marc Dos Santos, begins search for new head coach
- Independent Journal ReviewRight-leaningLAFC fires Dos Santos after 1-4-5 run
- New York PostRight-leaningLAFC shockingly parts way with Marc Dos Santos