2 Degrees of Separation
How FC Cincinnati and LA Galaxy Are Connected
RivalsHell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025)
CoachedSigi SchmidSigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008).
FC Cincinnati connects to LA Galaxy in 2 degrees through rivalry and coaching. First, FC Cincinnati links to Columbus Crew via rivalry: Hell is Real Derby — Hell is Real Derby, Same state, Eastern Conference, Recent playoff matchup (2023-2025) Finally, Columbus Crew links to LA Galaxy via coaching: Sigi Schmid managed LA Galaxy (1999–2004, 2017–2018) and Columbus Crew (2006–2008).