New LAFC Head Coach Marc Dos Santos
Left to right: Max Bretos, Bennett Rosenthal, Marc Dos Santos, John Thorrington
Monday Dec 15, LAFC introduced their new Head Coach Marc Dos Santos at a press conference at BMO Stadium in Los Angeles. After serving as assistant coach for the past four seasons with LAFC, Marc is ready to start a clean slate with LAFC under his own coaching style.
Marc helped LAFC win the 2022 MLS Cup, 2022 Supporters’ Shield, and 2024 U.S. Open Cup, under former LAFC head coach Steve Cherundolo.
Marc Dos Santos ,“holds the prestigious UEFA Pro License and brings nearly two decades of coaching experience at both the professional and youth levels, with successful tenures in Brazil, Canada, and the United States.” - LAFC
After being introduced by LAFC Lead Managing Owner Bennett Rosenthal and Co-President and General Manager John Thorrington, Marc was available for a Q&A with media members.
Marc was asked on LAFC’s style of play for next season, this is what he had to say:
“What we have to be consistent with, and its non-negotiable is our intensity”
“Our intensity is a non-negotiable, the work we put in and our actions, that can not be negotiable, we want to put that from day one of preseason.” - Marc Dos Santos
Marc Dos Santos was also asked about the weight on his shoulders and if this new project with LAFC as head coach will require patience.
“The weight on my shoulders is manageable, because I understand, it's very clear to me what LAFC is all about, what everyone wants to accomplish here.”
“My focus is on the next game, the first game.”
“Preparing the team in preseason, to be ready for the first game, which is important, ready to win, that's my focus.”
Spanish Translation
“El peso en mis hombros es tranquilo, porque yo entiendo, es muy claro para mi lo que es LAFC, lo que todos quieren hacer aquí.”
“Mi foco es el proximo partido, el primero partido.”
“Preparar el equipo en la pre temporada, para llegar al primer partido, que es importante, listos para ganar, eso es mi foco.”
Marc plans to stay consistent with the way LAFC is used to playing, having seen how the team can be undefeated and resilient at home, he wants to also bring that intensity to the away games. He spoke a lot about the fans, the 3253 supporters, and how he wants to implement his coaching style to match the beat of the club.
Quotes from the Introductory Press Conference:
“We have the best fans in the league”
“You are the heartbeat of the team. You are the heartbeat of the club. From day one, I was able to see as an assistant coach everything that you bring to the club”
“What I want to bring into our staff and into our game is that we play at the level and the intensity, with the courage, the noise that The 3252 play at. And we'll do everything to play at the same beat as our fans. Not easy to follow, but we'll do our best to play at your beat.” - Marc Dos Santos
The press conference wrapped up with photo opportunities for media members followed by exclusive interviews and photo shoots on the field level of BMO stadium with LAFC supporter groups.
Full Press Conference Video Below
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