Damir Kreilach Does it for the Fans

An open computer sat atop a foldout table in a quiet room at Dignity Health Sports Park in Carson, California. The team’s backdrop, well-worn from the season, was cast to the side and the room normally flanked with reporters stood barren with the exception of the club’s videographer, a PR representative and Damir Kreilach.

Before the first reporter could even ask a question, Kreilach began talking.

“It’s hard to find the words," Kreilach said. "I’m disappointed this year, and frustrated as well. But I mean first of all, I want to apologize to the fans in the name of the team, because we didn’t reach what we wanted this year."

The team had just suffered a 2-1 road defeat to the LA Galaxy in its…