Chargers relocation announcement: Full details on move to Los Angeles

By Keith Rivas | Jan 12, 2017

Feb 16, 2016; Los Angeles, CA, USA; General view of San Diego Chargers navy blue helmet (1988-2006) and NFL Wilson Duke football at Santa Monica State Beach. NFL owners voted 30-2 to allow Rams owner Stan Kroenke (not pictured) to move the St. Louis Rams to Los Angeles for the 2016 season. Chargers owner Dean Spanos (not pictured) has an option join the Rams in Los Angeles. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-USA TODAY Sports /

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Nov 6, 2016; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers running back Melvin Gordon (28) runs for a first down during the second quarter against the Tennessee Titans at Qualcomm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports /

It’s a fresh start for the Chargers, alright, but they’re not ready to share the same spotlight as the Rams just yet. Instead of also playing at the Coliseum, the Chargers will take to Stubhub Center.

This will be the temporary arrangement for the team while they wait for the construction of the mega-stadium to be done in a few years.

In terms of size, it’s a downgrade from what they had in San Diego. But that might be what this team needs the most.

#Chargers will play for 2 years in StubHub Center for 2 years, then join the #Rams. There was no last-ditch effort from San Diego to stay
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) January 12, 2017

It’s hard to have a city somewhat root for you, when the resolution to get a new stadium can’t be reached or agreed upon via vote.

Now the Chargers can start small and branch out.

How they handle the smaller crowd is still ultimately up to them. A delicate situation doesn’t begin to describe it, as it could be the key to them stealing, or at least fighting for, the city of Los Angeles.

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