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LA Galaxy Extend Coach Greg Vanney Despite Record Winless Start

The Galaxy reaffirm their commitment to Vanney, architect of the 2024 MLS Cup win, while addressing structural challenges in the wake of a 0-10-3 season opening.

Apr 19, 2025; Austin, Texas, USA; LA Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney observes the second half against Austin FC at Q2 Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Wachter-Imagn Images/File Photo
Galaxy head coach Greg Vanney looks on prior to the start of an MLS match against San Diego FC on Feb. 23, 2025, at Dignity Health Sports Park. (Photo by Raul Romero Jr., Contributing Photographer)
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Overview

  • The LA Galaxy have signed Greg Vanney to a multi-year contract extension, emphasizing faith in his leadership despite a franchise-worst 13-game winless start to the 2025 season.
  • Vanney, who led the Galaxy to their sixth MLS Cup title in 2024, originally triggered a one-year extension with the championship victory.
  • Salary-cap constraints following the 2024 season led to the departures of key players, including MLS Cup MVP Gastón Brugman, Mark Delgado, and Dejan Joveljic.
  • Injuries to pivotal players, including star midfielder Riqui Puig, have compounded the team’s struggles, contributing to a league-worst –21 goal differential this season.
  • The Galaxy have bolstered their front office by hiring Ravi Ramineni as director of quantitative analysis and promoting Juninho and Zack Murshedi to new roles, aiming to address operational and performance gaps.