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Kevin Baxter

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Articles by Kevin Baxter

Fans vent frustration over high World Cup ticket prices for worse seats

U.S. soccer fans are outraged by FIFA's ticket sale system that included high prices and poor seat locations that were revealed after the purchases were completed.

Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández to be part of Fox's World Cup broadcast team

Former Galaxy standout and Mexico soccer legend Javier 'Chicharito' Hernández is heading to the broadcast booth as part of Fox's World Cup coverage.

Mauricio Pochettino's World Cup ambitions are wildly off from reality

Losses to Belgium and Portugal in World Cup tuneups do not bode well for Mauricio Pochettino's plans to reach at least the World Cup semifinals.

Lucky or good, John Thorrington keeps LAFC striving for best results

The general manager and co-president has a new coach and a team off to a 4-0-1 start in MLS play with a record five consecutive shutouts.

Galaxy great Landon Donovan reveals his inner struggles in unconventional memoir

In his newly released memoir, Galaxy great Landon Donovan recounts his troubled relationship with his father and how he overcame crippling depression.

American-owned Inter Milan aiming for global recognition on and off the pitch

Inter Milan is hoping to join Paris Saint-Germain and other European soccer teams in becoming a brand that reaches beyond Italian soccer fans.

Mar 17Other
Which team could replace Iran in the World Cup? The answer is complicated

Iran announced it cannot play World Cup matches in Los Angeles and Seattle after the U.S. attacked the country. FIFA will decide who replaces Iran.

With U.S. at war with Iran, political upheaval could engulf World Cup

Conflict between the U.S. and Iran threatens to put politics at the center of the 2026 World Cup instead of soccer's most prestigious showcase.

Galaxy's Jamaican opponent in Champions Cup may be short 10 players because of visa woes

Up to 10 players from Jamaican team Mount Pleasant were denied visas for its CONCACAF Champions Cup match against the Galaxy in L.A., raising concerns about World Cup travel.

New soccer media company confident it can cultivate a captive U.S. audience

Kickback Soccer Media believes it has a solution to the perplexing numbers when it comes to soccer fans engaging with the sport via television and social media.

Mar 3Other
Why the record crowd at the LAFC-Inter Miami match was about more than Lionel Messi

Twice in the last four seasons an LAFC game produced an attendance record. Saturday's attendance of 75,673 was the largest for a season opener and second-largest ever.

Feb 24Other
Galaxy open another season without Riqui Puig, but with more depth

The star midfielder required more surgery after a knee injury sidelined him last year, yet the team is hoping to build on what it learned from playing well late last season.

Feb 18Other
LAFC manager Marc Dos Santos embraces expectations: 'A privilege to be under pressure'

Marc Dos Santos is now the guy calling the shots for LAFC. And if he misfires, it will be clear who deserves the blame. Dos Santos welcomes the scrutiny.

Feb 10Other
Why a 2026 World Cup boycott is unlikely to be successful

FIFA's control over soccer competitions at all level of sport is one of the reasons it's hard for participating teams to boycott the 2026 World Cup.

German soccer leader adds to calls for boycott of World Cup matches in United States

Calls for boycotting U.S. World Cup matches are surging after two ICE fatal shootings, aggressive immigration tactics and international hostility.

Christen Press wants to be a game-changer for women's sports in retirement

Christen Press, honored by the U.S. women's soccer team before its win over Paraguay, is determined to be an advocate for women's sports in retirement.

Emma Hayes eager to see which top prospects can prove they belong on USWNT

As much as U.S. women's national soccer team coach Emma Hayes would like to have her full roster at the ready, having several veteran players out presents an opportunity.

Jan 20Other
As 2026 World Cup nears, Alan Rothenberg reflects on U.S. soccer's transformation

As the man behind the 1984 L.A. Olympics soccer tournament and the 1994 World Cup, Alan Rothenberg arguably had more to do with writing the story of modern U.S. Soccer than anyone.

Can the Galaxy successfully navigate another season without Riqui Puig?

Riqui Puig is about the closest thing MLS has to an irreplaceable player. And with training camp starting in a couple of weeks, the Galaxy have precious little time to try to replace him.

Jan 6Feature