“Our head coach process is getting to a point where it is getting clearer, but it’s still not clear,” remarked Angel City sporting director Mark Parsons at the beginning of the season. Having fired head coach Becki Tweed back in December following a poor end to their 2024 campaign, ACFC made the call to pursue change. While Sam Liatey stepped in as interim boss, ardent supporters had been expecting clarity on the coaching situation — and now, the wait is finally over. The NWSL side has appointed renowned European coach Alexander Straus, a move that has left fans torn between excitement and disappointment.
Speaking of the flash news, the Los Angeles-based club announced its new head coach on Thursday after an “extensive global search.” Yet, Straus will be taking charge of the club from June 1, after officially ending his ongoing European tenure with FC Bayern Munich Women. Regarded for his tactical acumen and title-winning pedigree, the Norwegian tactician hails more than a decade-long top-level coaching experience in the European side of the game.
Characteristics like “dominant style of play, a proven winner at the highest level, a focus on player development, a collaborative mindset, and a leader in high performance,” have somewhat made Alexander an appealing choice, as sporting director Mark Parsons revealed.
Welcome to LA, Alexander Straus!
The two-time Bundesliga champ and current Bayern Munich Women’s head coach is officially joining Angel City as our new head coach starting June 1.
Learn more: https://t.co/Dx7YhUsvcI pic.twitter.com/S7IZbeNbdS
— Angel City FC (@weareangelcity) April 17, 2025
Meanwhile, the news has left the Angel City fans both happy yet skeptical, dividing the X.
Angel City fans are left in an emotional paradox over new manager
“Joining a real league, congrats.”
“Another regurgitated male coach? Say it ain’t so…”
“He ain’t good either”
“Ugg, another average male! I hope he sees how to use & play Christen Press as #9. Fans come to see her, besides the fact that she is one of the best finishers in the world!”
“Who tf leaves germany for the usa? ew mate”
“ACFC being serious !? Oh we are so taking the shield”
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