LAFC has no time to rest after exhausting season as key decisions loom

LAFC has no time to rest after exhausting season as key decisions loom

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  LAFC’s 2023 season ended in rain, cold and disappointment at 6:07 p.m. Eastern time Saturday evening, which means its preparations for 2024 started at about the same time the Columbus Crew’s victory celebration did. Saturday’s 2-1 loss to the Crew in the MLS Cup final, which made first-year Columbus coach Wilfried Nancy the…

LAFC’s bid for MLS Cup history undone by disastrous stretch in loss to Columbus

LAFC’s bid for MLS Cup history undone by disastrous stretch in loss to Columbus

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  LAFC entered Saturday’s MLS Cup final 90 minutes from history. It finished the game looking ahead to next year after losing 2-1 to the Columbus Crew on a chilly, rainy night in central Ohio. “The season was a success for us, regardless of the result tonight. I don’t think any other teams has…

Four Southern California Hilton hotels reach deals with striking workers, suggesting momentum

Four Southern California Hilton hotels reach deals with striking workers, suggesting momentum

After five months of on-and-off strikes by Southern California hotel workers, there are signs of progress toward a resolution. On Friday, Unite Here Local 11 announced it had reached a tentative contract agreement with the Beverly Hilton covering more than 500 unionized workers. The union struck deals Saturday with two other properties managed by Hilton:…

MLS commissioner isn’t adding fourth designated player after ‘most successful season’

MLS commissioner isn’t adding fourth designated player after ‘most successful season’

COLUMBUS, Ohio. —  MLS commissioner Don Garber gave his annual state of the league address Friday. And the state of the league is so good, Garber said, that he expects no major initiatives will be adopted for the coming season. No news is big news for a league whose only constant has been change through its…

‘He understands the moment.’ How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final

‘He understands the moment.’ How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  There are a number of ways to describe LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo. He’s the only person to win the MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield in his first season as a manager. With his team’s appearance in Saturday’s MLS championship game against the Columbus Crew, he’ll become one of only three coaches to take…