Los Angeles Football Club connects to St. Louis City SC in 2 degrees through coaching and expansion draft. First, Los Angeles Football Club links to New York Red Bulls via coaching: Bob Bradley managed New York Red Bulls (2003–2005) and Los Angeles Football Club (2018–2021). Finally, New York Red Bulls links to St. Louis City SC via expansion draft: Jake LaCava was selected by St. Louis City SC from New York Red Bulls in the 2022 expansion draft.