CARSON, Calif. – Ivan Pierra is an LA Galaxy original.
The Director of the Sports Medicine Department at the LA Galaxy, Pierra is the first athletic trainer in club history. Pierra worked with the Galaxy from 1996-2008 before departing on an eight-year stint with the U.S. Men’s National Team. In 2014, Pierra returned home to accept the role as the head trainer. The Galaxy are a labor of love for the Pierra family with Ivan’s brother Eric serving as one of the club chiropractors and brother Igor working as an equipment coordinator assistant.
Ahead of #GalaxyThrowBack Night on Thursday against Sporting Kansas City, Pierra tells his story about his 21-year tenure with the Galaxy.