A year ago, LAFC was up in the desert for preseason games ahead of the 2022 Major League Soccer season. The Black and Gold, coming off their worst year ever, were under new direction with Steve Cherundolo. There was sufficient criticism when the hire was announced, but general manager John Thorrington knew all along he had the right guy.
Reflecting on a historic season that saw LAFC win MLS Cup and the Supporters’ Shield, Cherundolo thinks all the way back to that trip to the desert.
That was the crucial point of the season that proved exactly how valuable of a foundation Cherundolo had built in just a short time at the helm. Adding those players to a team that was already atop the standings brought upon its own doubts. Will they be able to adapt to the locker room and league? Can a new head coach manage playing time and egos?“He knows when to be serious, when to joke and most importantly to give the players freedom and flexibility,” said Carlos Vela.
“What they added to the locker room in the moments where it could’ve gone in both directions was incredible,” Cherundolo said. “Their leadership and experience was certainly something we were hoping for, and we got 100 percent.” For the most part, the team didn't have too much turnover so they can be expected to remain one of the best in the league. Their ambition remains prevalent as they brought in players like Stipe Biuk, Sergi Palencia, Aaron Long, Timothy Tillman and Denis Maldonado to help round out the roster.
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