Director of Coaching Teddy Chronopoulos and Board Director Don Sheppard shared in Chelsea’s success this week, and placed some finishing touches on the LAFC/Chelsea relationship. “We had very successful meetings with Chelsea FC, culminating in our going to the Chelsea/Middlesbrough game, won by Chelsea 2—0. So Chelsea wins! And so does LAFC, now officially LAFC Chelsea.”

During the business meetings, LAFC obtained approval of our new logo, proudly on display here on the web site. We also agreed on the elements of key financial support for LAFC through merchandising of product, offering of scholarships, and expansion of the development of players, wrapped up in a three year business plan. Most notably, Teddy firmed up a real commitment from Chelsea to provide coach and player training, including evaluation and measurement, and the opportunity for players and teams to visit Chelsea. Teddy and his staff will now work out the fine details of this relationship, a full- fledged commitment by Chelsea to develop LAFC players and coaches for the world stage, something that is not being done anywhere else in the country.

Looking for a game to watch this Sunday, besides the crashing helmets? Chelsea’s win this week, combined with Liverpool’s tie and Arsenal’s tie the same evening, vaulted Chelsea into 2nd place in the Premiership. On Sunday Chelsea meets Liverpool away, so bring out your Chelsea colors! Teddy and Don brought back a limited supply of LAFC Chelsea Spirit Wear, in fact just 75 items, that will be on sale tomorrow, Saturday, during the Development Academy games at La Canada High School at 1:00 and 3:00 p.m. It will all sell out quickly! If you have an opportunity to come by and cheer our winning LAFC/Chelsea Development Academy teams, pick up some Spirit Wear. Further details of our unique relationship with Chelsea FC will be published in the coming weeks.

Chelsea wins! LAFC wins!

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