Olivier Giroud is determined to keep playing to win as he looks to overcome a challenging start to his time in America with Los Angeles FC. The World Cup winner and France’s all-time leading scorer made the move to MLS last July after leaving AC Milan. However, the 38-year-old has struggled to find his form both on and off the pitch.
In his first 11 MLS appearances, Giroud failed to score a single goal. On top of that, he experienced an earthquake during a training session and had to deal with the devastating wildfires that affected the greater Los Angeles area. To make matters worse, his family’s home was burglarized. Despite these setbacks, Giroud remains optimistic that things will turn around.
Giroud compared Los Angeles to London, where he lived for nine years, saying he enjoys the city and the activities it offers for families. He also mentioned the beautiful ocean side and the sunny weather almost every day. While he feels far from home, he sees it as a holiday every day. Giroud is determined to bring his experience to the team and continue playing to win.
Reflecting on his time in LA so far, Giroud mentioned the three power outages they experienced in just five days, lasting for 10, 12, and 15 hours each. He also mentioned the massive earthquake that occurred during a training session and the devastating fires that affected the area. Despite these challenges, Giroud remains hopeful for better days ahead.
Giroud will be back in action on Saturday when LAFC takes on New York City at BMO Stadium. LAFC started their season with a 1-0 victory over Minnesota United in their opening match of the 2025 stadium.
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