LAFC continues to train at the LAFC Performance Center located on the campus of Cal State LA this week, beginning on Tuesday, Feb. 20 in preparation for the club’s 2024 MLS Season Opener vs. Seattle Sounders FC on Saturday, Feb. 24 at BMO Stadium. Kickoff is set for 1:30 p.m. PT and will be broadcast live on MLS Season Pass on Apple TV / FOX / FOX Deportes and on radio on ESPN LA 710 AM and 980 AM La Mera Mera.
2024 LAFC IS BACK WEEK COMMUNITY EVENTSThe Black & Gold take to the streets of Los Angeles with appearances throughout the week at some of LA’s most popular locations, including Golden Road Brewery for LAFC “Trivia Night” with LAFC food and drink specials and surprise guests, fans are invited to La Monarca Bakery & Café to enjoy the café’s celebrated Cafe de Olla and limited edition LAFC Black & Gold Conchas, and a special lunch time celebration will be hosted at Grand Central Market in Downtown L.A. with entertainment and drink specials at Golden Road Grand Central Market in honor of LAFC’s is Back Week.
LAFC continues to be a Force for Good in Los Angeles, with community events planned throughout the week that include players visiting George Washington Carver Middle School and the Black & Gold Run Club will again host a free community run at LA State Historical Park in downtown L.A. on Thursday, Feb. 22.
Fans and community members should be on the lookout for pop-up events and surprises throughout the week including player drop-ins at youth soccer training sessions and special give aways on @LAFC (Instagram) throughout the week.
The full schedule of events taking place throughout the week leading up to the Club’s first home match of 2024 is available below:
Tuesday, Feb. 20 - LAFC BINGO NIGHT
LAFC will host a BINGO at Golden Road Brewery (5410 W San Fernando Rd, Los Angeles, CA 90039 ). Stop by for a chance to win great prizes and meet surprise guests. A Happy Hour menu will be offered from 6-9pm, including all Street Cart food.
Wednesday, Feb. 21 - LAFC PLAYER DROP-IN'S
Ryan Hollingshead and Abraham Romero will meet with City Year AmeriCorps members at George Washington Carver Middle School from 2:30-3:30pm. The visit will include a tour and private meeting with the AmeriCorps tutors.
Later in the evening at 5pm, LAFC First Team players will visit the LA Pierce College soccer teams with a surprise drop-in at their team training.
Thursday, Feb. 22 - LAFC SPECIAL AT LA MONARCA BAKERY & CAFE
Celebrate LAFC is Back Week with a stop by La Monarca Lincoln Heights Thursday through Saturday to enjoy limited edition LAFC Black and Gold Conchas. Customers will have the opportunity to enter a raffle to win four tickets to the home opener and must enter by 5pm Friday.
Thursday, Feb. 22 - BLACK & GOLD RUN CLUB COMMUNITY RUN
The Black & Gold Run Club hosts a community run at LA State Historical Park ( 1245 N Spring St, Los Angeles, CA 90012 ) in the Heart of LA. Runners of all levels are welcome. Those interested in joining the run should meet at park’s main parking lot located on N Spring St., between Sotello St and Mesnager St at 7pm PT.
Friday, Feb. 23 - GRAND CENTRAL MARKET
Join LAFC at Grand Central Market (317 S Broadway, Los Angeles, CA 90013) from 11am-1pm for a midday celebration of the culmination of LAFC is Back Week. The event features live mariachi music, $5 pints and LAFC giveaways to get fans in the spirit for the club’s home opener!
