Teen Gisele Thompson, sister of Alyssa Thompson, signs three-year deal with Angel City

Teen Gisele Thompson, sister of Alyssa Thompson, signs three-year deal with Angel City

Eleven months ago, Angel City made Alyssa Thompson the first high school player to be selected with the top pick in the NWSL draft, then signed her to a three-year contract. Last week, the team came back to the same house in Studio City and signed a three-year deal with Thompson’s younger sister, Gisele, one…

Crew hero Christian Ramírez, formerly of LAFC, is on playoff run inspired by his baby

Crew hero Christian Ramírez, formerly of LAFC, is on playoff run inspired by his baby

COLUMBUS, Ohio —  Kash Ramírez will remember nothing of his father’s first MLS Cup final Saturday. In fact, he’ll probably sleep through most of it since he’ll be just 12 days old and all. But when he’s old enough to understand, his father will certainly tell him of the role he played in making that MLS…

MLS fines LAFC, suspends supporter group 3252 due to misconduct allegations

MLS fines LAFC, suspends supporter group 3252 due to misconduct allegations

LAFC has been fined $100,000 and supporter group 3252’s privileges have been suspended pending an investigation by MLS due to allegations of “serious misconduct,” the league announced Wednesday night. The supporter group set off flares not authorized by MLS during LAFC’s Western Conference final match against Houston, creating so much smoke it delayed the game….

Galaxy promote Will Kuntz to GM, making him one of the few Black execs in MLS

Galaxy promote Will Kuntz to GM, making him one of the few Black execs in MLS

The Galaxy have shaken up their front office for the third time in eight months, announcing Tuesday that Will Kuntz has been elevated from senior vice president for player personnel to general manager, essentially leapfrogging coach Greg Vanney to take charge of all soccer operations, from the first team through the academy. Last May, a…

Jaime Lozano knows Mexico must win or he’s fired — and he’s fine with that

Jaime Lozano knows Mexico must win or he’s fired — and he’s fine with that

In the last year, the Mexican national team has suffered through its worst World Cup in 44 years, changed managers twice, elected a new president to head its federation and sacked part of the communications staff. That’s a lot of change in 12 months, especially with next summer’s Copa América quickly approaching and the most…

‘We faced a lot of adversity’: How LAFC made the MLS Cup final

‘We faced a lot of adversity’: How LAFC made the MLS Cup final

Minutes after LAFC won its second MLS Western Conference title in as many years, a stage was hastily erected on the field at BMO Stadium for a victory ceremony, complete with a trophy and a rain of confetti. About an hour later, striker Denis Bouanga and goalkeeper Maxime Crepeau filed through the interview room wearing…

Elliott: Cam Talbot ‘exceeding expectations’ for the Kings on his show-me contract

Elliott: Cam Talbot ‘exceeding expectations’ for the Kings on his show-me contract

The Kings are Cam Talbot’s seventh NHL stop in 11 seasons. “And, I think, five in the last six years,” the 36-year-old goaltender said, and yes, he’s counting. Talbot made his NHL debut with the New York Rangers in 2013 and then spent three-plus seasons in Edmonton, where he twice led the league’s goalies in…