Story byHoldenn GraffFri, December 5, 2025 at 11:40 PM UTC·3 min readWith the Steve Cherundolo era officially over, LAFC announced the hiring of Marc Dos Santos as the third head coach in club history on Friday morning. Dos Santos had served as an assistant coach in each of the last four seasons for the Black and Gold, with his efforts helping the club earn three major trophies. The 48-year-old will take the helm with plenty of experience under his belt, with nearly two decades of coaching experience in places such as Brazil, Canada and the United States. Under LAFC in 2022, he earned his UEFA Pro License. AdvertisementAdvertisementAdvertisement"I'm honored to step into the role of head coach at LAFC," said Dos Santos.