Los Angeles FC II is the reserve team of Major League Soccer's Los Angeles FC, competing in MLS NEXT Pro. The team plays its home matches at the UCLA Track & Field Stadium and the LAFC Performance Center. Founded to serve as the crucial final step in the club's player development pathway, LAFC II provides a professional environment for the club's top academy prospects and first-team players in need of minutes. The team operates under the same tactical philosophy as the senior side, emphasizing possession-based, attacking football. While results are important, the primary measure of success is the progression of players to the first team or their readiness for loan moves. The squad is typically composed of exciting young talents, many of whom have represented their countries at youth levels. Playing in a competitive professional league accelerates their development far beyond academy matches. The atmosphere at games is focused and developmental, attended by club staff, scouts, and dedicated supporters. LAFC II is a state-of-the-art finishing school for the next generation of black and gold stars.