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Coach Mark Dos Santos was appointed as LAFC's head coach in December of last year as the successor to Coach Steve Cherundolo, and after working at LAFC as a coach for four seasons starting in 2022, he was appointed as the third coach in the club's history.
(Seoul = Yonhap News) Reporter Ahn Hong-seok = Son Heung-min's team, Los Angeles FC (LAFC) of Major League Soccer (MLS), fired coach Mark dos Santos.
The club announced its separation from coach Dos Santos in a statement on the 28th (Korean time), adding that it will begin a search for a new coach and will soon confirm and announce plans for a temporary coach system.
Coach Santos was appointed as LAFC head coach in December last year as the successor to coach Steve Cherundolo.
After working at LAFC as a coach for four seasons starting in 2022, he took the helm as the club's third manager in history.
LAFC performed poorly under Coach Santos. They remain in 6th place in the Western Conference with 11 wins, 8 draws, and 9 losses, and 41 points.
They lost 0-1 to FC Dallas in last weekend's game, which was played without national team players such as Son Heung-min.
“Mark has given so much to this club over the years, and we are grateful for his dedication, care and contribution,” said LAFC general manager John Sorrington. “We wish Mark and his family all the best for their future endeavors.”
AI outlook — possibilities, not facts
LAFC will soon finalize and announce plans for an interim managerial structure.
Likely · Within days
A search will be conducted to appoint a new manager.
Very likely · Within weeks

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