Marc Dos Santos took over as head coach this winter after Steve Cherundolo departed the club. MDS was an assistant on C Via @tombogert on X

What happened: Dos Santos took over this winter after Steve Cherundolo departed, closing a debut campaign with LAFC sixth in the Western Conference. He previously served as an assistant on Cherundolo's staff from 2022-25 and on Bob Bradley's inaugural 2018 staff.

Why it matters: LAFC carried 41 points into the Dallas trip before a 1-0 defeat extended its skid. The opening leaves a late-season push for Western Conference positioning to the next staff.

By the numbers: Sixth in Western Conference with 41 points entering Dallas trip; 1-0 loss at Dallas; Dos Santos tenure: assistant 2022-25, inaugural staff 2018.

What to watch: LAFC turns to its next match with an interim direction to settle and a standings climb to protect.

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