(East Los Angeles, CA) [From The Editor’s Desk]: The much-awaited 2022 MLS Cup Champions, the Los Angeles Football Club’s 2023 pre-season training camp and their respective pre-season schedule are up and running. Let’s take a close look at what the Black & Gold’s Communications Department has issued in their press announcement.

LAFC Kicks Off 2023 Training Camp & Announces Preseason Schedule

LAFC officially kicked-off their preseason training camp last Sunday, Jan. 8th at the LAFC Performance Center ahead of the 2023 MLS Regular Season.

The 2022 MLS Cup Champions and Supporters’ Shield winners are preparing for their sixth season in MLS. Since entering the league 2018, LAFC leads the league in total regular season wins (79), points (273) and goals scored (319).

The Club’s 2023 preseason schedule includes five matches, with LAFC hosting Real Salt Lake on Jan. 21 and New York City FC on Jan. 28. The Black & Gold will then travel to Indio, CA to face D.C. United on Feb. 6 and Toronto FC on Feb. 11 in the Coachella Invitational.

LAFC will host their final preseason match vs. San Diego Loyal on Feb. 18 before the 2023 season opening match against the Galaxy on Feb. 25 at the Rose Bowl in Pasadena, CA.

GOALKEEPERS (4): Maxime Crépeau, John McCarthy, Abraham Romero, Jassem Koleilat* (*2023 MLS SuperDraft Pick

DEFENDERS (11): Giorgio Chiellini, Erick Dueñas, Mamadou Fall (Loan), Julian Gaines, Ryan Hollingshead, Tony Leone, Aaron Long, Denil Maldonado, Jesus Murillo, Diego Palacios, Noah Dollenmayer*(*2023 MLS SuperDraft Pick)

MIDFIELDERS (5): Kellyn Acosta, José Cifuentes, Daniel Crisostomo, Francisco Ginella (Loan), Ilie Sánchez

FORWARDS (8): Cristian Arango, Stipe Biuk, Denis Bouanga, Mahala Opoku, Nathan Ordaz, Christian Torres, Carlos Vela

–LAFC PRE-SEASON SCHEDULE–

*Saturday, Jan. 21
LAFC vs. Real Salt Lake
CLOSED DOOR FRIENDLY/Time & Location: TBD

*Saturday, Jan. 28
LAFC vs. New York City FC
CLOSED DOOR FRIENDLY/Time & Location: TBD

*Monday, Feb. 6
LAFC vs. D.C. United
2:00 pm PT
@ Empire Polo Club

*Saturday, Feb. 11
LAFC vs. Toronto FC
11:00 am PT
@ Empire Polo Club

*Saturday, Feb. 18
LAFC vs. San Diego Loyal
5:00 pm PT
@ Banc of California Stadium