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, the top-tier of the

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play its home games at the

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in Exposition Park neighborhood of

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. Outside of MLS play, LAFC participated in the 2018 U.S. Open Cup tournament, and qualified for the 2018 MLS Cup Playoffs, being eliminated in the knockout round. It was the first year since 2014 that there were two first-division soccer clubs that played in the

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, following the disbandment of

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in 2014.

Background

The team was first announced in October 2014, following the folding of Chivas USA. It was first reported in May 2015, that LAFC had chosen a location for their stadium, which would be the

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site at Exposition Park. The environmental impact report, arena demolition and stadium construction were expected to take three years and delayed the team's debut to 2018. On July 27, 2017,

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was announced as the coach for the inaugural season of the club. Bradley previously coached

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in the

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, as well as various European and Americans clubs as well. Internationally, Bradley previously coached the United States' and Egypt's national teams.

Squad

First-team roster

Team management

Technical Staff

Transfers

Transfers in

Transfers out

Draft picks

Competitions

Preseason

Major League Soccer

Standings

= Western Conference

= Overall

Results

All times are

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MLS Cup Playoffs

U.S. Open Cup

Friendlies

Player statistics

Appearances and goals

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Top scorers

''As of November 2, 2018.''

References

External links

Los Angeles Football Club Official Site
{{DEFAULTSORT:Los Angeles Football Club

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