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LAFC parts ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos

3 sources • 1 min read • Latest: Sep 28, 2026, 2:06 AM

Last updated Sep 28, 2026

LAFC parts ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos

Summary

LAFC announced the firing of head coach Marc Dos Santos on September 27, 2026. The decision followed careful consideration, although the club didn't specify reasons for the dismissal. LAFC President of Soccer Operations John Thorrington expressed gratitude for Dos Santos's contributions. The team will seek an interim head coach while beginning its search for a permanent replacement and plans to share details soon.

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By the Numbers

•LAFC dismissed Marc Dos Santos after careful consideration.
•The club has not announced an interim head coach yet.
•LAFC plans to start its search for a new head coach immediately.
•John Thorrington thanked Dos Santos for his commitment to the club.

Latest Updates

3:00 AMESPN Soccer — Struggling LAFC fires 1st-year coach Dos Santos
1:46 AMYahoo Sports — LAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos late in his disappointing 1st season in charge
1:39 AMYahoo Sports — LAFC fires Marc Dos Santos, begins search for new head coach

What they're saying

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Los Angeles FC fired head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday night, late in his disappointing first season in charge. General manager John Thorrington announced the dismissal. LAFC didn't immediately name a replacement for Dos Santos, who was Thorrington's hand-picked successor to MLS Cup-winning coach Steve Cherundolo just nine months ago.
— Yahoo Sportsby GREG BEACHAM

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LOS ANGELES — LAFC fired head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday, announcing that the club had decided to part ways with him “after careful consideration.
— Yahoo Sports