Seattle Sounders forward Nicolas Lodeiro, left, is challenged by Real Salt Lake midfielder Kyle Beckerman (5) during the first half of an MLS Western Conference semifinal playoff soccer match Wednesday, Oct. 23, 2019, in Seattle. (AP Photo/Ted S. Warren)
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.