Chicago Fire midfielder Nicolas Gaitan, center, is defended by Real Salt Lake midfielder Everton Luiz, left, and forward Corey Baird during the first half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, June 22, 2019, in Bridgeview, Ill. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)
Alex is an expat from Los Angeles who started his journalism career in 2013 after attempting, and failing, to become the next great rock star. He most recently covered local sports in Chico.