San Jose Earthquakes midfielder Valeri Kazaishvili (11) works for the ball against Real Salt Lake midfielder Nick Besler (13) during the second half of an MLS soccer match Saturday, July 6, 2019, in San Jose, Calif. San Jose won 1-0. (AP Photo/Tony Avelar)
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.