It was the first year since 2014 that there were two first-division soccer clubs that played in the Greater Los Angeles Area, following the disbandment of Chivas USA in 2014.

It was first reported in May 2015, that LAFC had chosen a location for their stadium, which would be the Los Angeles Memorial Sports Arena site at Exposition Park.

[1][2] The environmental impact report, arena demolition and stadium construction were expected to take three years and delayed the team's debut to 2018.

[3] Bradley previously coached Swansea City in the English Premier League,[4] as well as various European and Americans clubs as well.

Internationally, Bradley previously coached the United States' and Egypt's national teams.