LAFC among MLS teams looking to develop their own players

LAFC’s earliest moves as a new MLS franchise focused on exploring and cultivating the reservoir of diverse talent throughout L.A. and the surrounding areas for its academy program. (Photo by Imad Bolotok/LAFC)
LAFC launched its fully-funded under-12 squad two years prior to having a first team or a stadium to play in. This year, LAFC academy players born in 2004 or later were invited to more U.S. soccer events than from any other academy in the country. (Photo by Imad Bolotok/LAFC)SoundThe