LAFC IS BACK for its third season in Major League Soccer with a week full of community events, player appearances and interactions throughout Los Angeles. LAFC IS BACK with a week that includes the Club hosting Mexican team Leon in the second leg of the Concacaf Champions League on Thursday, Feb. 27 and culminating in LAFC’s MLS season opener on Sunday, March 1 at 2:30 p.m. PT against Inter Miami CF at Banc of California Stadium.
Kicking off the week’s festivities on Monday, Feb. 24, the LAFC Merch Truck returns to the streets of Los Angeles with its first stop at Porto’s in Burbank where LAFC goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer will greet fans from 6:00 p.m. – 7:00 p.m. PT.
Other highlights include a Merch Truck stop at Pink’s Hot Dogs and discounts on Pink’s famous “LAFC Dog”.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 is LAFC’s Community Day at Bethune Middle School, as LAFC players and staff, with help from Beyond The Bell, will conduct a soccer clinic and donate shoes to students.
LAFC continues to be a force for good in Los Angeles, with The Black & Gold Run Club hosting a community run on Wednesday, Feb. 26 and community events at Bud Carson Middle School in Hawthorne on Tuesday, Feb. 25.
The full slate of events and Merch Truck stops taking place throughout the week leading up to the Club’s first matches of 2020 can be found below:
Monday, February 24 | 5:00 p.m. – 7:30 p.m.
WHERE: Porto’s Bakery; 3614 W Magnolia Blvd, Burbank, CA 91505
WHAT: LAFC goalkeeper Kenneth Vermeer to meet and greet fans and LAFC Merch Truck stop.
Tuesday, Feb. 25
WHERE: Bludso's BBQ; 609 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90036
WHAT: Wear LAFC gear and receive a discount.
Tuesday, Feb. 25 | 3:30 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Bethune Middle School; 155 W. 69th St, Los Angeles, CA 90003
WHAT: LAFC players, staff and Beyond the Bell to run a soccer clinic and distribute shoes to students.
Wednesday, Feb. 26
WHERE: Randy's Donuts; 805 W Manchester Blvd, Inglewood, CA 90301
WHAT: Wear LAFC gear and receive a discount.
Wednesday, Feb. 26 | 7:00 p.m. PT
WHERE: Meet at Grand Central Market; 317 S. Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013
WHAT: LAFC Black & Gold Run Club Community Run to Staples Center and Merch Truck stop.
Thursday, Feb. 27 | 7:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
WHAT: LAFC vs. León (Mexico) in Leg 2 of the Concacaf Champions League
TV: FS1 and TUDN
Friday, Feb. 28 | 6:00 a.m. – 10:00 a.m. PT
WHERE: Figueroa Club at Banc of California Stadium
WHAT: 710 AM ESPN Radio The Morning Show LAFC Kick Off Party – Live at The Banc with Keyshawn, LZ and Travis for select listeners.
Friday, Feb. 28
WHERE: Pink’s Hot Dogs; 709 N La Brea Ave, Los Angeles, CA 90038
WHAT: Fans to receive special discount on the “LAFC Dog" when wearing LAFC gear.
Friday, Feb. 28 | 1:30 p.m. – 2:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium; Founders Club
WHAT: LAFC Hosts Culinary Media Day
RSVP: Media interested in attending should RSVP to lafcpr@lafc.com
Friday, Feb. 28 | 3:00 p.m. – 4:30 p.m. PT
WHERE: Banc of California Stadium
WHAT: U.S. Green Building Council (USGBC) To Celebrate LAFC and Banc of California Stadium’s Designation as a LEED Gold Certification Project.
RSVP: Media interested in attending should RSVP to julie@dubroworks.com
