Overview

• Steve Cherundolo announced he will leave his role as LAFC head coach at the end of the 2025 season to return to Germany with his family.
• Since joining LAFC in 2022, Cherundolo has led the team to historic achievements, including an MLS Cup, Supporters’ Shield, and U.S. Open Cup victory.
• Cherundolo’s decision follows extensive reflection and prioritization of his family’s needs; his wife and children are German, and he spent his entire playing career in Germany.
• LAFC is navigating a mixed start to the 2025 season, currently holding a 4-4-0 record and sitting seventh in the Western Conference after a Champions Cup elimination.
• LAFC owner Bennett Rosenthal expressed gratitude for Cherundolo’s contributions and pledged support for a smooth coaching transition through the season’s end.