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  "id": 10349907,
  "title": "LAFC part ways with head coach Dos Santos",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lafc-part-ways-with-head-coach-dos-santos",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-28T02:35:50.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "Free Malaysia Today",
    "slug": "free-malaysia-today-freemalays",
    "url": "https://www.freemalaysiatoday.com/category/sports/2026/09/28/lafc-part-ways-with-head-coach-dos-santos"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "Los Angeles FC parted ways with head coach Marc Dos Santos on Sunday, following their loss to FC Dallas. The club terminated his contract after less than a year, citing careful consideration. President of soccer operations John Thorrington expressed gratitude for Dos Santos' commitment and contributions, wishing him and his family well. LAFC will appoint an interim coach soon and begin a formal search for a permanent replacement. Dos Santos, 49, will depart the club ranked sixth in the Western Conference with 41 points from 28 games. His dismissal followed a 1-0 defeat to FC Dallas on Saturday.",
  "summary": "The Major League Soccer club sacked Marc Dos Santos less than a year into the job following 'careful consideration' after the defeat to FC Dallas.",
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      {
        "outlet": "Winnipeg Free Press",
        "title": "LAFC fires coach Marc Dos Santos late in his disappointing 1st season in charge",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lafc-fires-coach-marc-dos-santos-late-in-his-disappointing-1st-season",
        "published": "2026-09-28T01:47:16.000Z"
      },
      {
        "outlet": "Free Malaysia Today",
        "title": "LAFC part ways with head coach Dos Santos",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/28/lafc-part-ways-with-head-coach-dos-santos-10352126",
        "published": "2026-09-28T02:35:50.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}