LOS ANGELES — From the moment Giorgio Chiellini arrived in Los Angeles, it was shocking how much he already knew about Major League Soccer. In a packed room full of media he started to give facts and tidbits about joining LAFC in the middle of a season and what the road ahead looked like for them.
Since then, the admiration and knowledge has only grown on his behalf. The road traveled brought one of the world’s best defenders ever around the United States. It culminated with the seasoned veteran helping lead LAFC, both on and off the field, to the MLS Cup title.