‘He understands the moment.’ How Steve Cherundolo led LAFC back to the MLS Cup final
LA TimesThere are a number of ways to describe LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo. To have a coach get a group of guys excited to play when they’re taking the bus to Vegas for every home game, it says a lot.” So that winter, when LAFC parted ways with Bradley after he had taken the team to three playoff appearances and a Supporters’ Shield in its first four seasons, Cherundolo leapfrogged over a long list of high-profile candidates — among them former Mexican national team manager Juan Carlos Osorio, current Mexican manager Jaime Lozano and Portuguese coach Renato Paiva — to land the job. “Nobody that knew Steve was surprised at our decision.” LAFC coach Steve Cherundolo, right, congratulates players as they celebrate scoring against Inter Miami during the 2022 season. “A completely different type of person, type of coach, style of play,” said Carlos Vela, the only player remaining from LAFC’s first season in 2018. And last year, in his first season as coach, Cherundolo rewarded the confidence of his general manager and captain by guiding LAFC to its second Supporters’ Shield and its first MLS Cup.
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