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Angel City FC Names Alexander Straus as New Head Coach

The former Bayern Munich Women's coach will join the NWSL club on June 1, bringing a championship pedigree and a vision for sustained success.

Soccer Football - Women's Champions League - Group C - Bayern Munich v Paris St Germain - Grunwalder Stadion, Munich, Germany - January 30, 2024 Bayern Munich coach Alexander Straus before the match REUTERS/Angelika Warmuth/ File Photo
Alexander Straus, seen as head coach of FC Bayern Munich before a UEFA Women’s Champions League match against Juventus FC on Dec. 12, 2024, in Munich, Germany, will take over as head coach of Angel City FC on June 1. (Photo by Alexander Hassenstein/Getty Images)
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Overview

  • Angel City FC has confirmed Alexander Straus as its new head coach, effective June 1, following an extensive global search led by sporting director Mark Parsons.
  • Straus, a Norwegian coach, has been leading FC Bayern Munich Women since 2022, securing two consecutive Frauen-Bundesliga titles and competing for a third this season.
  • The hiring process involved evaluating candidates from six leagues and nine nationalities, with Straus selected for his dominant playing style, proven winning record, and focus on team culture.
  • Interim coach Sam Laity, who has guided Angel City to an unbeaten 2-0-2 start this season, will transition to a senior assistant role upon Straus's arrival.
  • Angel City aims to rebuild after a turbulent 2024 season, marked by a franchise-worst finish and salary-cap penalties, as it seeks to establish itself as a championship contender.