Alexi Lalas
Alexi Lalas was named president and general manager of the Los Angeles Galaxy in 2006. Lalas, who played for the Galaxy from 2001-2003, returned to the club as their top executive to oversee all business and soccer operations. Lalas spent three seasons as a player with the Galaxy during which he won the 2002 MLS Cup, the 2001 U.S. Open Cup and the 2000 CONCACAF Champions’ Cup. Following his retirement in 2003, he was president and general manager of the New York Red Bulls (formerly the MetroStars) as well as general manager of the San Jose Earthquakes from 2004-2005.
Lalas has long been one of the leading figures and most familiar faces in United States soccer. He cemented his place in MLS history by making five all-star appearances during his seven-year career, and garnering MLS Best XI honors in 2002. His MLS career began with the New England Revolution, who Lalas played with for two seasons and then moved on to the MetroStars in 1998. He spent one season with the Kansas City Wizards in 1999 before retiring for the 2000 season. However, he returned to MLS in 2001 and appeared in 59 games for the Galaxy over the next three years, capturing three championship titles.
Lalas served as the Quakes color commentator during the 2000 season and has served as a soccer announcer for NBC, ABC, ESPN, and ESPN2. He also sits on the board of advisors for the U.S. Soccer Federation’s Grants Committee and the Athletes Council. Lalas served on the board of advisors for the FIFA Women’s World Cup and in 2004 he joined the national advisory board for the Positive Coaching Alliance.
We salute Alexi Lalas and the Galaxy for being such generous and important parts of the Para Los Niños family!
Fast Facts
In 2007, over 583,000 people in Los Angeles County lived in extreme poverty
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87% of children of immigrant families in Los Angeles County are U.S. citizens
