June was a month of celebration and community as LAFC helped kick off Soccer Celebrations across Los Angeles. From youth soccer clinics and Pride Month activations to inaugural tournaments and citywide fan events, we continued to use the power of soccer to bring people together and create memorable experiences. Alongside our partners, players, supporters, and community organizations, we engaged thousands of Angelenos while expanding access to the game throughout the city.
To kick off the FIFA World Cup celebrations, LAFC partnered with Mattel to host a special event at their headquarters for young female soccer players. Participants took part in a soccer clinic featuring skill-building drills, games, and interactive activations. Following the clinic, the girls joined Mattel's annual Day of Play, creating an unforgettable experience that celebrated both sport and play.
As LAFC celebrates Pride Month, we were thrilled to activate across the Los Angeles community.
- WeHo Pride Sports Hub
- As part of West Hollywood Pride, LAFC joined some of Los Angeles’ most recognizable sports organizations—including the Dodgers, Lakers, Kings, Angel City FC, and Rams—at the WeHo Pride Festival Sports Hub. Together with BMO, LAFC hosted an interactive soccer skee-ball activation that welcomed fans of all ages and created meaningful opportunities for connection.
- L.A. Pride Parade and Pride House Panel with BMO
- LAFC also marched in the LA Pride Parade alongside supporters and community members. Afterward, LAFC joined Pride House, an organization that hosts gathering places across Los Angeles where LGBTQ+ athletes and supporters are seen, honored, and uplifted. In partnership with BMO, we hosted “Pride in the Game,” a roundtable conversation with former MLS players Matt Hatzke and Collin Martin who are a part of the LGBTQ+ community. The two discussed their personal experiences in sports and shared key highlights and takeaways around their time in the MLS.
See Pride recap HERE.
LAFC congratulated all of the Youth Leadership Program (YLP) leaders graduating from the Bresee Foundation this year. YLP is a leadership development internship that uses soccer as a tool to help high school students build confidence, leadership skills, and community impact. It has been inspiring to watch these young leaders grow throughout the program and lead by example. We look forward to seeing all they accomplish in the future.
In celebration of the World's game, LAFC and Metro by T-Mobile hosted a Summer Soccer Fest for over 150 Los Angeles youths from the Boys and Girls Club of Hollywood. Participants engaged in a hands-on soccer clinic as well as multiple soccer-themed activities. All participants received custom Metro by T-Mobile giveaways and spent time with LAFC legend, owner, and Club Ambassador Carlos Vela, and LAFC players Josh Santiago and DeCarlo Guerra.
The LAFC Foundation hosted the inaugural Copa BMO Showcase, bringing together 16 youth soccer teams for the first-ever tournament held on the main pitch at BMO Stadium. Participants included teams representing Foundation grantees such as Nicks Kids, Bresee Foundation, Thinkwatts, and LA Active Sports and teams from Angel City FC and the 3252. The competition featured both boys’ and girls’ middle and high school teams, creating an exciting day of soccer, sportsmanship, and community. Shoutout to BMO for making the day happen and to Evolution Physical Therapy for leading the group stretching session. Congratulations to all the players who helped make the first Copa BMO Showcase a memorable success.
To celebrate El Tráfico, LAFC and LA Galaxy Unified competed in an official friendly at BMO Stadium. LAFC Unified team defeated Galaxy 5-0. Max Bretos, the voice of the Black & Gold, provided live match coverage for all spectators in attendance.
See El Tráfico recap HERE.
U.S. Soccer & City of Los Angeles Partnership
To kick off the 2026 FIFA World Cup, LAFC captain Aaron Long joined youth, community leaders, and partners at Echo Park Lake on June 11 to celebrate U.S. Soccer’s new partnership with the City of Los Angeles. More than 100 young athletes participated in a soccer clinic as part of the initiative, which aims to expand affordable and accessible soccer opportunities across local parks and schools. The event also included the donation of 100 tickets for local youth and families to attend the U.S. Men’s National Team’s opening World Cup match.
This month, LAFC brought fans together across Los Angeles through its Soccer Celebrations presented by Psycho Bunny, a series of community activations, watch parties, and fan experiences celebrating the FIFA World Cup 2026™ and the city’s deep passion for the game. From matchday watch parties in Santa Monica and Downtown Los Angeles to a Koreatown block party, a Juneteenth watch party celebration, community festivals, and activations at iconic locations throughout the region, LAFC connected with supporters from every corner of the city. Fans enjoyed LAFC’s interactive soccer activation, exclusive World City, World’s Game giveaways, and opportunities to celebrate alongside the Black & Gold community. Through these events, LAFC helped showcase the energy, diversity, and culture that make Los Angeles the World’s City for the World’s Game.
