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Marc Dos Santos has been named LAFC ‘s head coach.

The longtime assistant to departing coach Steve Cherundolo was promoted Friday by general manager John Thorrington.

Dos Santos, a former coach of the Vancouver Whitecaps, becomes the third coach in LAFC history. He spent the past four seasons on Cherundolo’s staff while LAFC won the 2022 MLS Cup and Supporters’ Shield, reached the 2023 MLS Cup final and won the 2024 U.S. Open Cup.

“Marc understands as well as anyone what the best version of LAFC looks like — an entertaining, front-foot style of play grounded in ambition, intensity and a collaborative culture that reflects who we are as a club,” Thorrington said. “He has ear

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