LAFC Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:34:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 MLS Legend Kei Kamara Joins LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/mls-legend-kei-kamara-joins-lafc/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 06:24:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24043 Kei Kamara in 2018.Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara isn’t ready to pull the curtain on his career just yet despite turning 40 in September. Kamara just signed a contract with LAFC, which will be the 11th MLS club in his career. According to LAFC’s announcement, Kamara joins the club on a one-year deal with an option for the […]

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Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara isn’t ready to pull the curtain on his career just yet despite turning 40 in September. Kamara just signed a contract with LAFC, which will be the 11th MLS club in his career.

According to LAFC’s announcement, Kamara joins the club on a one-year deal with an option for the 2025 season.

Besides still having a passion for soccer, Kamara has another good reason to keep on playing. He is currently third on the MLS all-time goalscorers list with 144 goals and needs just two more goals to jump over second-placed Landon Donovan. Chris Wondolowski sits at the top of the list with 171 goals.

“Kei is one of the all-time greatest goal scorers in MLS history and a great complement to our attack,” said LAFC general manager John Thorrington in a statement. “Kei has a long history here in Southern California, so we know it will bring a sense of pride for him to represent LAFC.”

Kei Kamara made his MLS debut in 2006 with Columbus Crew. In the next eight years, he also played with San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, and Sporting Kansas City, before embarking on a stint in Europe. While overseas, he played with Norwich City and Middlesbrough.

Kamara returned to the United States in 2015, rejoining Crew. This is when he had his best season as a pro, finishing at the top of the MLS goal-scoring chart with 21 goals. After one more season in Columbus, he embarked on stints with New England Revolution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United FC, CF Montréal, and Chicago Fire FC.

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Olivier Giroud is Nearing a Designated Player Agreement With LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/olivier-giroud-is-nearing-a-designated-player-agreement-with-lafc/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24029 Olivier Giroud with Chelsea in August 2019French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC. Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected […]

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French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC.

Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected to keep Giroud in Los Angeles through the 2025 season.

It was recently reported that Giroud, who will become a free agent in the summer after his contract with Seria A powerhouse AC Milan expires, has been in contact with a number of MLS clubs, including LA Galaxy. However, LAFC always had the upper hand in the negotiations, considering they had the player’s discovery rights and were able to sign him without any hold-ups.

Giroud has scored 14 goals and added nine assists in 36 matches for Milan in 2023-24, his third season with the club. He previously also played for Montpellier, Arsenal, and Chelsea among other clubs.

LAFC has been on a great run in recent two seasons, making back-to-back MLS Cup Finals appearances and winning a title in 2022. The club made a number of moves this offseason to keep that run going including signing forward Denis Bouanga to a long-term extension and bringing in veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They are currently sixth in the Western Conference with seven points from the first five games of the 2024 season. 

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LAFC Enter Talks for Spurs Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris https://sportzbonanza.com/lafc-enter-talks-for-spurs-goalkeeper-hugo-lloris/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:06:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23210 Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur during the Champions League round of 16 match between Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham in 2019LAFC are in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the transfer of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, sources revealed on Thursday. The former Spurs captain, who is in the last year of his contract, has not played a single minute of the current season under new manager Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou, who was appointed Spurs coach ahead of […]

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LAFC are in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the transfer of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, sources revealed on Thursday. The former Spurs captain, who is in the last year of his contract, has not played a single minute of the current season under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

Postecoglou, who was appointed Spurs coach ahead of the current season, has favored Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, whom he signed from Empoli during the summer for £17.2 million ($21.9m). This brings an end to Lloris’s long-standing position as the Spurs’ number one shot-stopper, soon establishing himself as the first-choice keeper following his arrival at the club in 2012.

Although the French 2018 World Cup winner received offers to leave the club from Lazio, Nice, and clubs in the Saudi Pro League, he decided to remain at Spurs in the hopes of clinching a spot in the starting lineup. Lloris was appointed Spurs captain in the 2015-16 season before Postecoglou replaced him with Son Heung-Min this season.

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Rangers in Advanced Transfer Talks for LAFC Midfielder José Cifuentes https://sportzbonanza.com/rangers-in-advanced-transfer-talks-for-lafc-midfielder-jose-cifuentes/ Fri, 19 May 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21067 José Cifuentes of Ecuador in 2022Midfielder José Cifuentes, a crucial player in LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup-winning run, is set to continue his career in Europe. According to soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, Scottish side Rangers are in advanced talks to secure a deal with LAFC for Ecuador international. Reportedly, Cifuentes’ agents already met with Rangers representatives to discuss the contract, and […]

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Midfielder José Cifuentes, a crucial player in LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup-winning run, is set to continue his career in Europe. According to soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, Scottish side Rangers are in advanced talks to secure a deal with LAFC for Ecuador international.

Reportedly, Cifuentes’ agents already met with Rangers representatives to discuss the contract, and LAFC is not expected to stand in the way. The 24-year-old player is set to become a free agent in January, and the Los Angeles team would like to get something for the player rather than letting him walk away for free.

Cifuentes previously attracted the attention of several European clubs, with Leeds United and Espanyol being interested in his services. However, Rangers appeared to be the most aggressive side and will now boost their roster with a talented player for next season.   

José Cifuentes came to MLS in 2020 from Ecuadorian club Universidad Católica in a transfer worth $3 million. He played 93 games for the club, scoring 13 goals and dishing 18 assists. He helped the club win the MLS Cup trophy and Supporters’ Shield honors.

Cifuentes also plays for Ecuador’s national team and has 15 appearances for the senior team. He was a member of the roster that made the trip to the 2022 World Cup and played two games.

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LAFC’s Timothy Tillman Files a One-Time Switch to the USMNT https://sportzbonanza.com/lafcs-timothy-tillman-files-a-one-time-switch-to-the-usmnt/ Sat, 13 May 2023 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21022 Timothy Tillman with Bayern Munich in 2022LAFC’s midfielder Timothy Tillman decided to play for the United States men’s national team moving forward. Tillman confirmed he filed a one-time switch to the USMNT with FIFA in this week’s interview with The Athletic.  Tillman was born in Germany and played for the country’s youth teams. However, he was eligible to make a switch […]

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LAFC’s midfielder Timothy Tillman decided to play for the United States men’s national team moving forward. Tillman confirmed he filed a one-time switch to the USMNT with FIFA in this week’s interview with The Athletic

Tillman was born in Germany and played for the country’s youth teams. However, he was eligible to make a switch to the U.S., considering his father is American. His younger brother, Rangers’ Malik Tillman, made his USMNT debut in 2022 and already has four caps.

“When (Malik) joined the senior national team, he told me how much he enjoyed being with the team. He only had positive words about it,” Tillman told The Athletic. “I would be happy if I got called up, but it’s all in the coach’s hands. We’ll see. I’d be proud to represent the U.S. in any game.”

During his youth career, Timothy Tillman was considered one of Germany’s most exciting young talents. This prompted Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich to snag him from Greuther Fürth and bring him to their academy.

However, Tillman never managed to break into Bayern’s first team. He made 31 appearances for their reserve team and spent time on loans before returning to Greuther Fürth in 2020.

Now, Tillman is trying to resurrect his career in MLS, and he’s doing quite well. Since joining LAFC in February, the 24-year-old player has made six starts and scored two goals.

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LAFC Confirms the Capture of Gareth Bale https://sportzbonanza.com/lafc-confirms-the-capture-of-gareth-bale/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:45:36 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18538 Gareth Bale with Real Madrid in March 2019Star forward Gareth Bale is coming to Major League Soccer. Bale will play for LAFC after inking a 12-month contract with the Western Conference. The agreement also contains an option to keep Welsh international in the United States through 2024. Bale is set to arrive in MLS as a free agent since his contract with […]

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Star forward Gareth Bale is coming to Major League Soccer. Bale will play for LAFC after inking a 12-month contract with the Western Conference. The agreement also contains an option to keep Welsh international in the United States through 2024.

Bale is set to arrive in MLS as a free agent since his contract with La Liga giants Real Madrid expires on June 30th.

“I am extremely excited for this move to LAFC,” Bale said for LAFC’s official website. “This is the right place for me and my family and the right time in my career, and I can’t wait to get started working with the team and getting ready to win more trophies in Los Angeles.”

Surprisingly, Bale decided to take a significant pay cut to come to LA. According to reports, he will earn slightly above $1 million and will not take one of the team’s Designated Player spots. Instead, the deal was completed using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Bale is the second European star LAFC managed to lure in recent weeks. The 32-year-old will join ex-Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini, who signed with the Los Angeles team earlier this month. The duo is expected to make debuts for their new club in the El Tráfico derby against LA Galaxy on July 8th.

Gareth Bale is best known for his time with Real Madrid, where he spent eight seasons and captured 16 trophies, including three La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions League wins. Bale leaves Real having made 258 appearances in all competitions while scoring 106 goals and dishing 67 assists.

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Giorgio Chiellini Coming to MLS, Will Join LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/giorgio-chiellini-coming-to-mls-will-join-lafc/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:50:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18292 Giorgio ChielliniDefender Giorgio Chiellini didn’t take long to make a decision on his future after Juventus opted against offering him a new deal. According to reports, Chiellini is coming to Major League Soccer, where he’s set to join LAFC. Influential soccer insider Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Chiellini to LAFC is a “done deal,” and […]

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Defender Giorgio Chiellini didn’t take long to make a decision on his future after Juventus opted against offering him a new deal. According to reports, Chiellini is coming to Major League Soccer, where he’s set to join LAFC.

Influential soccer insider Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Chiellini to LAFC is a “done deal,” and the two sides have only a few minor details to sort out. The 37-year-old is expected to join his new club in “coming weeks.”

Despite being on the wrong side of his 30s, Chiellini should make a big impact on LAFC. The Los Angeles team is sitting at the top of the Western Conference, but that was mostly thanks to an efficient attack than a strong defense. They allowed 16 goals in 14 matches, which is the same that the Seattle Sounders at no. 10 conceded. But with Chiellini at the heart of the back four, this alarming rate should drop down significantly.

After spending his early career with Livorno and Roma, Giorgio Chiellini joined Juventus in 2004 and went on to play 17 seasons with the Seria A giants. While in Turin, Chiellini made 561 appearances in all competitions, placing him third on the club’s all-time list, and won 20 trophies, including nine Seria A titles.

Chiellini also found glory with Italy’s national team. He represented his county 117 times on the international stage and led the Italians as a captain to EURO 2020 championship.

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LAFC and Manager Bob Bradley Part Ways https://sportzbonanza.com/lafc-and-manager-bob-bradley-part-ways/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:56:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=17408 Bob BradleyLAFC are set to enter the 2022 MLS season with a new manager after the club parted ways with Bob Bradley on Thursday. Bradley is leaving following a four-year spell that saw him lead the LA team to a Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2019 and CONCACAF Champions League finals last year. The news was confirmed […]

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LAFC are set to enter the 2022 MLS season with a new manager after the club parted ways with Bob Bradley on Thursday. Bradley is leaving following a four-year spell that saw him lead the LA team to a Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2019 and CONCACAF Champions League finals last year.

The news was confirmed on LAFC’s social media.

“It’s been incredible to have played a part in the early history of LAFC,” Bradley said in a club-released statement. “From the beginning there was a real commitment to connect to the city and the fans, and we shared some amazing experiences.”

LAFC had a disappointing season in 2021, missing the playoffs for the first time since they entered the league in 2019. The team picked up just 45 points from 34 games and finished ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. However, this doesn’t seem to be the main reason for Bradley’s departure.

According to multiple reports, Bradley is a favorite for the Toronto FC’s managerial vacancy. It is believed that the job is attractive to him for multiple reasons, including the ability to reunite with his son and USMNT international Michael Bradley, who has played for the club as a midfielder since 2014.

LAFC, on the other hand, are expected to start with the search for a new manager right away. The club is planning to have a new face on the sidelines by early 2022.

“I think that there will be great options in different categories,” LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington said. “So whether that’s a domestic coach, whether that’s a foreign coach, I think we have a very tight list of characteristics that are important to LAFC.”

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LAFC’s Diego Rossi Set to Join Turkish Side Fenerbahce https://sportzbonanza.com/lafcs-diego-rossi-set-to-join-turkish-side-fenerbahce/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:34:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16376 LAFC star Diego Rossi in 2019LAFC are reportedly saying goodbye to their prolific forward Diego Rossi. According to multiple reports from Europe, Rossi is set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce after the two clubs came to a transfer agreement. Rossi has been a subject of interest from Europe for some time now, with LAFC being open to selling the 23-year-old […]

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LAFC are reportedly saying goodbye to their prolific forward Diego Rossi. According to multiple reports from Europe, Rossi is set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce after the two clubs came to a transfer agreement.

Rossi has been a subject of interest from Europe for some time now, with LAFC being open to selling the 23-year-old star. But the MLS club was firm with their evaluation and reportedly asked between $10 million and $16 million at various points.

No club has been prepared to meet LAFC’s transfer fee demands, but Fener came closer than any other. The Turkish club needed a proven option up front, and Rossi was on top of their board.

Vole reporter Yagız Sabuncuoglu reports that Rossi is already set to travel to Turkey and have his medical.

Diego Rossi joined LAFC for the club’s inaugural MLS season in 2018 and has since emerged as their key player. Rossi made a total of 121 appearances for the Los Angeles club, scoring 59 goals and dishing 22 assists. He helped Bob Bradley’s side win the Supporters’ Shield in 2019.

Rossi also picked up a number of individual accolades during his time in the league. He earned two All-Star appearances, one MLS Best XI selection, and a MLS Golden Boot award from 2020.

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Top Brazilian Clubs Eyeing a Move for LAFC’s Star Eduard Atuesta https://sportzbonanza.com/top-brazilian-clubs-eyeing-a-move-for-lafcs-star-eduard-atuesta/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15976 Eduard AtuestaAfter delivering three strong seasons in MLS, LAFC’s talented midfielder Eduard Atuesta could be on the move. UOL Esporte’s Bruno Andrade reported on Wednesday that Atuesta is being monitored by top Brazilian clubs, including Palmeiras and Gremio. According to Andrade, Palmeiras already had one of their bids rejected. LAFC is reportedly asking for $3 million, […]

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After delivering three strong seasons in MLS, LAFC’s talented midfielder Eduard Atuesta could be on the move. UOL Esporte’s Bruno Andrade reported on Wednesday that Atuesta is being monitored by top Brazilian clubs, including Palmeiras and Gremio.

According to Andrade, Palmeiras already had one of their bids rejected. LAFC is reportedly asking for $3 million, which is deemed as a steep price by the reigning Copa Libertadores champs as Atuesta is on an expiring contract. The player himself is open to the move and has already said yes to Palmeiras.

The standoff between Palmeiras and LAFC might benefit Gremio, who would also like to bring in the Colombian. Gremio still hasn’t engaged in negotiations with the MLS side but is expected to make an offer soon.

Eduard Atuesta arrived at LAFC ahead of the club’s inaugural MLS season in 2018 and quickly established himself as an indispensable piece in their midfield. He played a total of 72 regular-season games in three years, scoring five goals and dishing 15 assists.

Atuesta also had a strong outing in the postseason, adding goals in LAFC’s playoff runs in 2019 and 2020. He helped the club win the Supporters’ Shield in 2019 while also receiving MLS Best XI spot.

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ersion="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?> LAFC Archives - SportzBonanza SportzBonanza Sun, 31 Mar 2024 09:34:32 +0000 en-US hourly 1 https://wordpress.org/?v=6.5.2 MLS Legend Kei Kamara Joins LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/mls-legend-kei-kamara-joins-lafc/ Sun, 31 Mar 2024 06:24:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24043 Kei Kamara in 2018.Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara isn’t ready to pull the curtain on his career just yet despite turning 40 in September. Kamara just signed a contract with LAFC, which will be the 11th MLS club in his career. According to LAFC’s announcement, Kamara joins the club on a one-year deal with an option for the […]

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Legendary MLS striker Kei Kamara isn’t ready to pull the curtain on his career just yet despite turning 40 in September. Kamara just signed a contract with LAFC, which will be the 11th MLS club in his career.

According to LAFC’s announcement, Kamara joins the club on a one-year deal with an option for the 2025 season.

Besides still having a passion for soccer, Kamara has another good reason to keep on playing. He is currently third on the MLS all-time goalscorers list with 144 goals and needs just two more goals to jump over second-placed Landon Donovan. Chris Wondolowski sits at the top of the list with 171 goals.

“Kei is one of the all-time greatest goal scorers in MLS history and a great complement to our attack,” said LAFC general manager John Thorrington in a statement. “Kei has a long history here in Southern California, so we know it will bring a sense of pride for him to represent LAFC.”

Kei Kamara made his MLS debut in 2006 with Columbus Crew. In the next eight years, he also played with San Jose Earthquakes, Houston Dynamo, and Sporting Kansas City, before embarking on a stint in Europe. While overseas, he played with Norwich City and Middlesbrough.

Kamara returned to the United States in 2015, rejoining Crew. This is when he had his best season as a pro, finishing at the top of the MLS goal-scoring chart with 21 goals. After one more season in Columbus, he embarked on stints with New England Revolution, Vancouver Whitecaps FC, Colorado Rapids, Minnesota United FC, CF Montréal, and Chicago Fire FC.

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Olivier Giroud is Nearing a Designated Player Agreement With LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/olivier-giroud-is-nearing-a-designated-player-agreement-with-lafc/ Fri, 29 Mar 2024 06:00:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=24029 Olivier Giroud with Chelsea in August 2019French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC. Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected […]

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French striker Olivier Giroud is coming to MLS. According to The Athletic’s Tom Bogert, Giroud is nearing an agreement with LAFC.

Giroud is expected to sign a Designated Player contract with LAFC and will join his new club once his campaign with France’s national team at UEFA Euro 2024 wraps up. The deal is expected to keep Giroud in Los Angeles through the 2025 season.

It was recently reported that Giroud, who will become a free agent in the summer after his contract with Seria A powerhouse AC Milan expires, has been in contact with a number of MLS clubs, including LA Galaxy. However, LAFC always had the upper hand in the negotiations, considering they had the player’s discovery rights and were able to sign him without any hold-ups.

Giroud has scored 14 goals and added nine assists in 36 matches for Milan in 2023-24, his third season with the club. He previously also played for Montpellier, Arsenal, and Chelsea among other clubs.

LAFC has been on a great run in recent two seasons, making back-to-back MLS Cup Finals appearances and winning a title in 2022. The club made a number of moves this offseason to keep that run going including signing forward Denis Bouanga to a long-term extension and bringing in veteran goalkeeper Hugo Lloris. They are currently sixth in the Western Conference with seven points from the first five games of the 2024 season. 

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LAFC Enter Talks for Spurs Goalkeeper Hugo Lloris https://sportzbonanza.com/lafc-enter-talks-for-spurs-goalkeeper-hugo-lloris/ Fri, 29 Dec 2023 06:06:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=23210 Hugo Lloris of Tottenham Hotspur during the Champions League round of 16 match between Borussia Dortmund and Tottenham in 2019LAFC are in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the transfer of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, sources revealed on Thursday. The former Spurs captain, who is in the last year of his contract, has not played a single minute of the current season under new manager Ange Postecoglou. Postecoglou, who was appointed Spurs coach ahead of […]

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LAFC are in advanced talks with Tottenham Hotspur over the transfer of goalkeeper Hugo Lloris, sources revealed on Thursday. The former Spurs captain, who is in the last year of his contract, has not played a single minute of the current season under new manager Ange Postecoglou.

Postecoglou, who was appointed Spurs coach ahead of the current season, has favored Italian goalkeeper Guglielmo Vicario, whom he signed from Empoli during the summer for £17.2 million ($21.9m). This brings an end to Lloris’s long-standing position as the Spurs’ number one shot-stopper, soon establishing himself as the first-choice keeper following his arrival at the club in 2012.

Although the French 2018 World Cup winner received offers to leave the club from Lazio, Nice, and clubs in the Saudi Pro League, he decided to remain at Spurs in the hopes of clinching a spot in the starting lineup. Lloris was appointed Spurs captain in the 2015-16 season before Postecoglou replaced him with Son Heung-Min this season.

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Rangers in Advanced Transfer Talks for LAFC Midfielder José Cifuentes https://sportzbonanza.com/rangers-in-advanced-transfer-talks-for-lafc-midfielder-jose-cifuentes/ Fri, 19 May 2023 06:11:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21067 José Cifuentes of Ecuador in 2022Midfielder José Cifuentes, a crucial player in LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup-winning run, is set to continue his career in Europe. According to soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, Scottish side Rangers are in advanced talks to secure a deal with LAFC for Ecuador international. Reportedly, Cifuentes’ agents already met with Rangers representatives to discuss the contract, and […]

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Midfielder José Cifuentes, a crucial player in LAFC’s 2022 MLS Cup-winning run, is set to continue his career in Europe. According to soccer insider Fabrizio Romano, Scottish side Rangers are in advanced talks to secure a deal with LAFC for Ecuador international.

Reportedly, Cifuentes’ agents already met with Rangers representatives to discuss the contract, and LAFC is not expected to stand in the way. The 24-year-old player is set to become a free agent in January, and the Los Angeles team would like to get something for the player rather than letting him walk away for free.

Cifuentes previously attracted the attention of several European clubs, with Leeds United and Espanyol being interested in his services. However, Rangers appeared to be the most aggressive side and will now boost their roster with a talented player for next season.   

José Cifuentes came to MLS in 2020 from Ecuadorian club Universidad Católica in a transfer worth $3 million. He played 93 games for the club, scoring 13 goals and dishing 18 assists. He helped the club win the MLS Cup trophy and Supporters’ Shield honors.

Cifuentes also plays for Ecuador’s national team and has 15 appearances for the senior team. He was a member of the roster that made the trip to the 2022 World Cup and played two games.

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LAFC’s Timothy Tillman Files a One-Time Switch to the USMNT https://sportzbonanza.com/lafcs-timothy-tillman-files-a-one-time-switch-to-the-usmnt/ Sat, 13 May 2023 06:45:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=21022 Timothy Tillman with Bayern Munich in 2022LAFC’s midfielder Timothy Tillman decided to play for the United States men’s national team moving forward. Tillman confirmed he filed a one-time switch to the USMNT with FIFA in this week’s interview with The Athletic.  Tillman was born in Germany and played for the country’s youth teams. However, he was eligible to make a switch […]

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LAFC’s midfielder Timothy Tillman decided to play for the United States men’s national team moving forward. Tillman confirmed he filed a one-time switch to the USMNT with FIFA in this week’s interview with The Athletic

Tillman was born in Germany and played for the country’s youth teams. However, he was eligible to make a switch to the U.S., considering his father is American. His younger brother, Rangers’ Malik Tillman, made his USMNT debut in 2022 and already has four caps.

“When (Malik) joined the senior national team, he told me how much he enjoyed being with the team. He only had positive words about it,” Tillman told The Athletic. “I would be happy if I got called up, but it’s all in the coach’s hands. We’ll see. I’d be proud to represent the U.S. in any game.”

During his youth career, Timothy Tillman was considered one of Germany’s most exciting young talents. This prompted Bundesliga giants Bayern Munich to snag him from Greuther Fürth and bring him to their academy.

However, Tillman never managed to break into Bayern’s first team. He made 31 appearances for their reserve team and spent time on loans before returning to Greuther Fürth in 2020.

Now, Tillman is trying to resurrect his career in MLS, and he’s doing quite well. Since joining LAFC in February, the 24-year-old player has made six starts and scored two goals.

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LAFC Confirms the Capture of Gareth Bale https://sportzbonanza.com/lafc-confirms-the-capture-of-gareth-bale/ Mon, 27 Jun 2022 06:45:36 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18538 Gareth Bale with Real Madrid in March 2019Star forward Gareth Bale is coming to Major League Soccer. Bale will play for LAFC after inking a 12-month contract with the Western Conference. The agreement also contains an option to keep Welsh international in the United States through 2024. Bale is set to arrive in MLS as a free agent since his contract with […]

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Star forward Gareth Bale is coming to Major League Soccer. Bale will play for LAFC after inking a 12-month contract with the Western Conference. The agreement also contains an option to keep Welsh international in the United States through 2024.

Bale is set to arrive in MLS as a free agent since his contract with La Liga giants Real Madrid expires on June 30th.

“I am extremely excited for this move to LAFC,” Bale said for LAFC’s official website. “This is the right place for me and my family and the right time in my career, and I can’t wait to get started working with the team and getting ready to win more trophies in Los Angeles.”

Surprisingly, Bale decided to take a significant pay cut to come to LA. According to reports, he will earn slightly above $1 million and will not take one of the team’s Designated Player spots. Instead, the deal was completed using Targeted Allocation Money (TAM).

Bale is the second European star LAFC managed to lure in recent weeks. The 32-year-old will join ex-Juventus defender Giorgio Chiellini, who signed with the Los Angeles team earlier this month. The duo is expected to make debuts for their new club in the El Tráfico derby against LA Galaxy on July 8th.

Gareth Bale is best known for his time with Real Madrid, where he spent eight seasons and captured 16 trophies, including three La Liga titles and five UEFA Champions League wins. Bale leaves Real having made 258 appearances in all competitions while scoring 106 goals and dishing 67 assists.

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Giorgio Chiellini Coming to MLS, Will Join LAFC https://sportzbonanza.com/giorgio-chiellini-coming-to-mls-will-join-lafc/ Thu, 02 Jun 2022 06:50:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=18292 Giorgio ChielliniDefender Giorgio Chiellini didn’t take long to make a decision on his future after Juventus opted against offering him a new deal. According to reports, Chiellini is coming to Major League Soccer, where he’s set to join LAFC. Influential soccer insider Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Chiellini to LAFC is a “done deal,” and […]

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Defender Giorgio Chiellini didn’t take long to make a decision on his future after Juventus opted against offering him a new deal. According to reports, Chiellini is coming to Major League Soccer, where he’s set to join LAFC.

Influential soccer insider Fabrizio Romano reported on Wednesday that Chiellini to LAFC is a “done deal,” and the two sides have only a few minor details to sort out. The 37-year-old is expected to join his new club in “coming weeks.”

Despite being on the wrong side of his 30s, Chiellini should make a big impact on LAFC. The Los Angeles team is sitting at the top of the Western Conference, but that was mostly thanks to an efficient attack than a strong defense. They allowed 16 goals in 14 matches, which is the same that the Seattle Sounders at no. 10 conceded. But with Chiellini at the heart of the back four, this alarming rate should drop down significantly.

After spending his early career with Livorno and Roma, Giorgio Chiellini joined Juventus in 2004 and went on to play 17 seasons with the Seria A giants. While in Turin, Chiellini made 561 appearances in all competitions, placing him third on the club’s all-time list, and won 20 trophies, including nine Seria A titles.

Chiellini also found glory with Italy’s national team. He represented his county 117 times on the international stage and led the Italians as a captain to EURO 2020 championship.

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LAFC and Manager Bob Bradley Part Ways https://sportzbonanza.com/lafc-and-manager-bob-bradley-part-ways/ Tue, 23 Nov 2021 07:56:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=17408 Bob BradleyLAFC are set to enter the 2022 MLS season with a new manager after the club parted ways with Bob Bradley on Thursday. Bradley is leaving following a four-year spell that saw him lead the LA team to a Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2019 and CONCACAF Champions League finals last year. The news was confirmed […]

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LAFC are set to enter the 2022 MLS season with a new manager after the club parted ways with Bob Bradley on Thursday. Bradley is leaving following a four-year spell that saw him lead the LA team to a Supporters’ Shield trophy in 2019 and CONCACAF Champions League finals last year.

The news was confirmed on LAFC’s social media.

“It’s been incredible to have played a part in the early history of LAFC,” Bradley said in a club-released statement. “From the beginning there was a real commitment to connect to the city and the fans, and we shared some amazing experiences.”

LAFC had a disappointing season in 2021, missing the playoffs for the first time since they entered the league in 2019. The team picked up just 45 points from 34 games and finished ninth in the Eastern Conference standings. However, this doesn’t seem to be the main reason for Bradley’s departure.

According to multiple reports, Bradley is a favorite for the Toronto FC’s managerial vacancy. It is believed that the job is attractive to him for multiple reasons, including the ability to reunite with his son and USMNT international Michael Bradley, who has played for the club as a midfielder since 2014.

LAFC, on the other hand, are expected to start with the search for a new manager right away. The club is planning to have a new face on the sidelines by early 2022.

“I think that there will be great options in different categories,” LAFC co-president and general manager John Thorrington said. “So whether that’s a domestic coach, whether that’s a foreign coach, I think we have a very tight list of characteristics that are important to LAFC.”

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LAFC’s Diego Rossi Set to Join Turkish Side Fenerbahce https://sportzbonanza.com/lafcs-diego-rossi-set-to-join-turkish-side-fenerbahce/ Tue, 31 Aug 2021 06:34:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=16376 LAFC star Diego Rossi in 2019LAFC are reportedly saying goodbye to their prolific forward Diego Rossi. According to multiple reports from Europe, Rossi is set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce after the two clubs came to a transfer agreement. Rossi has been a subject of interest from Europe for some time now, with LAFC being open to selling the 23-year-old […]

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LAFC are reportedly saying goodbye to their prolific forward Diego Rossi. According to multiple reports from Europe, Rossi is set to join Turkish side Fenerbahce after the two clubs came to a transfer agreement.

Rossi has been a subject of interest from Europe for some time now, with LAFC being open to selling the 23-year-old star. But the MLS club was firm with their evaluation and reportedly asked between $10 million and $16 million at various points.

No club has been prepared to meet LAFC’s transfer fee demands, but Fener came closer than any other. The Turkish club needed a proven option up front, and Rossi was on top of their board.

Vole reporter Yagız Sabuncuoglu reports that Rossi is already set to travel to Turkey and have his medical.

Diego Rossi joined LAFC for the club’s inaugural MLS season in 2018 and has since emerged as their key player. Rossi made a total of 121 appearances for the Los Angeles club, scoring 59 goals and dishing 22 assists. He helped Bob Bradley’s side win the Supporters’ Shield in 2019.

Rossi also picked up a number of individual accolades during his time in the league. He earned two All-Star appearances, one MLS Best XI selection, and a MLS Golden Boot award from 2020.

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Top Brazilian Clubs Eyeing a Move for LAFC’s Star Eduard Atuesta https://sportzbonanza.com/top-brazilian-clubs-eyeing-a-move-for-lafcs-star-eduard-atuesta/ Sun, 28 Mar 2021 06:30:00 +0000 https://sportzbonanza.com/?p=15976 Eduard AtuestaAfter delivering three strong seasons in MLS, LAFC’s talented midfielder Eduard Atuesta could be on the move. UOL Esporte’s Bruno Andrade reported on Wednesday that Atuesta is being monitored by top Brazilian clubs, including Palmeiras and Gremio. According to Andrade, Palmeiras already had one of their bids rejected. LAFC is reportedly asking for $3 million, […]

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After delivering three strong seasons in MLS, LAFC’s talented midfielder Eduard Atuesta could be on the move. UOL Esporte’s Bruno Andrade reported on Wednesday that Atuesta is being monitored by top Brazilian clubs, including Palmeiras and Gremio.

According to Andrade, Palmeiras already had one of their bids rejected. LAFC is reportedly asking for $3 million, which is deemed as a steep price by the reigning Copa Libertadores champs as Atuesta is on an expiring contract. The player himself is open to the move and has already said yes to Palmeiras.

The standoff between Palmeiras and LAFC might benefit Gremio, who would also like to bring in the Colombian. Gremio still hasn’t engaged in negotiations with the MLS side but is expected to make an offer soon.

Eduard Atuesta arrived at LAFC ahead of the club’s inaugural MLS season in 2018 and quickly established himself as an indispensable piece in their midfield. He played a total of 72 regular-season games in three years, scoring five goals and dishing 15 assists.

Atuesta also had a strong outing in the postseason, adding goals in LAFC’s playoff runs in 2019 and 2020. He helped the club win the Supporters’ Shield in 2019 while also receiving MLS Best XI spot.

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