LAFC Coaching Staff Update for the 2026 MLS Season

Ante Razov, a renowned figure in Major League Soccer (MLS), will not be part of the coaching staff for Los Angeles FC in the upcoming 2026 season. Razov, who has been an assistant coach for LAFC since the team's inception in 2018, will not be returning for the new season. Despite his absence, the team has made significant progress, finishing third in the Western Conference last season and making it to the Western Conference semifinals in the 2025 MLS Cup Playoffs, where they were eliminated by the Vancouver Whitecaps in a penalty shootout.

In preparation for the 2026 season, LAFC has announced its coaching staff lineup. Head coach Marc Dos Santos will be joined by new assistant coaches Enrique Duran, Oka Nikolov, Andy Rose, and Xavier Tamarit. Dos Santos, who previously served as an assistant coach for the team, took on the role of head coach following Steve Cherundolo's departure at the end of the 2025 season. The coaching staff changes reflect the team's commitment to building on its past successes and striving for further achievements in the upcoming season.

The departure of Ante Razov from the LAFC coaching staff marks a new chapter for the team as they gear up for the 2026 MLS season. With a revamped coaching lineup led by head coach Marc Dos Santos and the addition of new assistant coaches, the team is poised to continue its pursuit of excellence on the field. The changes in the coaching staff signal a fresh start for LAFC and a renewed focus on achieving their goals in the upcoming season.