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#27: The Los Angeles Football Club, LAFC, is inching closer to the MLS Cup. The team faces Austin FC on Sunday in the Conference Finals. Though the LAFC is the second soccer team in this city, and it has only been playing since 2018, it has a DEDICATED fan base. These folks aren't just about soccer but about creating community at every game. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos explores the spirit behind the LAFC supporters groups.
Guests:
Jimmy Lopez, founding member of the LAFC's Independent Supporters Union, the 3252. Now he’s Manager of Brand and Community for LAFC
Julia Barajas, community engagement reporter, LAist
NOTE: Since this podcast first aired, the Los Angeles Football Club, LAFC won the MLS Cup for the first time.
Guests:
Jimmy Lopez, founding member of the LAFC's Independent Supporters Union, the 3252. Now he’s Manager of Brand and Community for LAFC
Julia Barajas, community engagement reporter, LAist
NOTE: Since this podcast first aired, the Los Angeles Football Club, LAFC won the MLS Cup for the first time.
#27: The Los Angeles Football Club, LAFC, is inching closer to the MLS Cup. The team faces Austin FC on Sunday in the Conference Finals. Though the LAFC is the second soccer team in this city, and it has only been playing since 2018, it has a DEDICATED fan base. These folks aren't just about soccer but about creating community at every game. HTLA host Brian De Los Santos explores the spirit behind the LAFC supporters groups.
Guests:
Jimmy Lopez, founding member of the LAFC's Independent Supporters Union, the 3252. Now he’s Manager of Brand and Community for LAFC
Julia Barajas, community engagement reporter, LAist
NOTE: Since this podcast first aired, the Los Angeles Football Club, LAFC won the MLS Cup for the first time.
Guests:
Jimmy Lopez, founding member of the LAFC's Independent Supporters Union, the 3252. Now he’s Manager of Brand and Community for LAFC
Julia Barajas, community engagement reporter, LAist
NOTE: Since this podcast first aired, the Los Angeles Football Club, LAFC won the MLS Cup for the first time.