D.C. United connects to Los Angeles Football Club in 2 degrees through coaching. First, D.C. United links to New York Red Bulls via coaching: Bruce Arena managed D.C. United (1996–1998) and New York Red Bulls (2006–2007). Finally, New York Red Bulls links to Los Angeles Football Club via coaching: Bob Bradley managed New York Red Bulls (2003–2005) and Los Angeles Football Club (2018–2021).