Overview
- General manager John Thorrington made the internal hire, with lead owner Bennett Rosenthal publicly backing the choice as a continuation of club culture.
- Dos Santos previously assisted Steve Cherundolo for four seasons and was on Bob Bradley’s inaugural 2018 staff.
- LAFC’s recent run under Cherundolo included the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield, a 2023 MLS Cup final, and the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.
- The composition of his coaching staff has not been announced, and longtime assistant Ante Razov was among those who pursued the job.
- His first match in charge is scheduled for Feb. 21 at the Los Angeles Coliseum against Lionel Messi’s Inter Miami.