Following the most successful season in MLS history, the Los Angeles Football Club (LAFC) announced today ‘For Los Angeles’ a program to highlight the incredible support from the city as the Club prepares for their 2019 Audi MLS Cup playoff run. In conjunction with ‘For Los Angeles’, the Club will continue to host several ‘Best of LA’ activations, player appearances and merch truck stops at local restaurants throughout the city.
‘Best of LA’ activations will continue this week at iconic LA destinations including Gueleguetza, Wurstkuche, Pink’s Hotdogs and Chica’s Tacos. The week kicks off with a player appearance by goalkeeper Tyler Miller at Philippe The Original on Monday, October 14. Beginning at 2:00 p.m. PT, Miller will join the staff behind the counter to learn how to make the famous French Dip sandwich. Fans who show up at Philippe the Original in LAFC gear throughout the day on Monday will receive 10 percent off their order.
Additionally, LAFC is encouraging fans to support the Black & Gold by blacking out L.A. street-by-street and block-by-block while wearing LAFC black gear leading up to Thursday’s match. LAFC hosts the winner of the Minnesota United FC/Galaxy for the Western Conference Semifinals at Banc of California Stadium. Show starts at 7:00 p.m. PT on Thursday, October 24 and will be broadcast live on ESPN, ESPN Deportes, ESPNLA 710 AM and 980 AM ‘La Mera, La Mera’.
Fans can share their ‘Best of LA’ posts throughout the week on social media, using the tag #ForLosAngeles.
Monday, October 14 – Thursday, October 24 | All Day
WHERE: Wurstkuche
All Southern California Locations
WHAT: Free Duck Bacon Sausage, must register here.
Monday, October 14 – Thursday, October 24 | All Day
WHERE: Pink’s Hot Dogs
709 N La Brea Ave
Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHAT: $2 off the LAFC Playoff Dog. The LAFC Playoff Dog is a 9-inch stretch dog topped with Grilled steak, coleslaw and BBQ sauce.
Monday, October 14 – Thursday, October 24 | All Day
WHERE: Chica’s Tacos
728 S Olive Street
Los Angeles, CA 90014
WHAT: 10% off when wearing LAFC gear.
Monday, October 14 | 2:00 p.m. PT
WHERE: Philippe The Original
1001 N Alameda St
Los Angeles, CA 90012
WHAT: Tyler Miller player appearance begins at 2:00 p.m. PT. Fans will receive 10% off their order all day when wearing LAFC gear.
Saturday, October 19 | All Day
WHERE: Gueleguetza
3014 W Olympic Blvd
Los Angeles, CA 90006
WHAT: Live ‘Inside LAFC’ Podcast with Max Bretos, Vince La Rosa and special guests.
