The LA Galaxy, once renowned for stars like Beckham and Zlatan, crowned champions of MLS after a decade absence, achieved their resurgence not through star power but by heeding demands from fans. After various controversies including a coach’s contract renewal undermining club performance, supporters engaged in activism, culminating in a boycott until significant changes were made. Their collective pressure was instrumental in ousting poor management and fostering a fresh strategic direction that embraced undiscovered talent, fueling the team's return to excellence in the league.
The team that brought you Beckham-mania, staged the Captain America show and gave a number of people Zlatan-itis had retaken the summit of the US club game with a roster of unheralded talent.
After a decade, I think our fans got a little... they pushed us in a good way. They pushed us to be better.
Galaxy's five distinct fan groups came together to insist they would not return to watch the team until change is made at the highest level.
With dwindling support and the team at the bottom of MLS's Western Conference, Klein was dismissed in May 2023.
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