Here’s a \~200‑word overview of the Los Angeles Chargers:
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The Los Angeles Chargers, founded in 1959 by Barron Hilton, launched as a charter AFL franchise in Los Angeles in 1960 before relocating to San Diego in 1961 ([en.wikipedia.org][1]). During that era, they captured four AFL Western titles and secured the 1963 AFL championship . In 2017, following 56 seasons in San Diego, they made a return to Los Angeles and began playing at SoFi Stadium, which they now share with the Rams ([en.wikipedia.org][1]).
Through 2025, the Chargers have completed 66 seasons with an almost .500 record (494–495–11), one Super Bowl appearance (1994), and no wins at the big game ([en.wikipedia.org][2]). Head coach Jim Harbaugh is entering his second season in 2025, joined by GM Joe Hortiz. They’re transitioning without longtime pass‑rusher Joey Bosa (released March 5) and focusing on a beefed‑up offense and defense ([en.wikipedia.org][2]).
Last season, they went 11–6, finished second in the AFC West, and hosted a Wild Card playoff game despite an early exit . The 2025 schedule kicks off internationally in São Paulo as part of the NFL’s global expansion ([chargers.com][3]). Training camp will, interestingly, include two practices back in former home San Diego on July 22–23 ([reuters.com][4]).
Fan enthusiasm is building. Ladd McConkey earned a spot on the NFL Top 100 (No. 100) after a stellar rookie season, and discussions in camps and analysis are heating up ([boltsfromtheblue.com][5]).
