With just three weeks away from the inaugural first season game, LAFC continues to gain traction on the media front, over the past two weeks announcing a historic broadcasting and kit partnership with YouTube TV, playing its first two preseason games, announcing new players and continued general Club/stadium news.
The announcement of LAFC’s “Official Live TV Partner”, “Official Video Partner” and Kit sponsor, YouTube TV:
Variety: YouTube TV Strikes Unprecedented Deal for Pro Sports TV Rights (EXCLUSIVE)
ESPN: LAFC teams with YouTube TV to air local soccer matches
The Verge: YouTube TV becomes official video partner for LA’s new Major League Soccer team
LAFC’s first preseason match in Club history, a 2-2 tie with defending MLS Cup Champion Toronto FC:
Los Angeles Times: Marco Urena’s 2 goals give LAFC a draw in the first game in franchise history
National Post: Urena scores twice as Los Angeles FC ties Toronto 2-2 in pre-season play
Soccer America: MLS Preseason: LAFC ties Toronto FC in first game
LAFC’s second preseason match in Club history, a 1-1 tie with New York City FC:
NBC Los Angeles: Carlos Vela Makes LAFC Debut in Preseason Draw
Los Angeles Times: LAFC plays New York to 1-1 draw in second exhibition
Press-Enterprise: LAFC continues to work toward its first season in MLS
Roster Additions:
Yahoo Sports: LAFC signs midfielder Kaye to bolster lineup
National Post: Canadian international defender Dejan Jakovic joins Los Angeles FC
Other LAFC News:
LA Sentinel: 1,000 New Jobs Coming to South Los Angeles
KTLA: New Stadium in Exposition Park Nears Completion Ahead of L.A. Football Club’s Inaugural Season Opener
