Tag: lafc
Inherited Culture: How Wild and Raucous Supporters’ Groups Have Made Their...
A tradition that dates back to the sport's earliest days, organized supporters' groups are one of the most unique and enthralling parts of the...
Inherited Culture: Football Scarves and Their Place in American Soccer
Scarves are a ubiquitous part of soccer culture around the world. We take a look at their origins, and how they have been both...
Heard on the Street: Football Fans Unite for the MLS All-Star...
MLS All-Star hit Los Angeles with three days of events, activations, and of course, the actual match between the best players from MLS and...
Heard on the Street: At the LAFC x ‘Ted Lasso’ ‘Believe’...
Before last Wednesday's match against Sporting Kansas City, LAFC hosted a Ted Lasso "Believe" fan experience outside Banc of California stadium. Featuring free food,...
From Busan to LA: Kim Moon-Hwan Could Be Just the Spark...
Despite LAFC's uncharacteristically slow start to the season, one bright spot for the club in 2021 has been new signing Kim Moon-Hwan. We sat...
It’s Time to Put the Soccer Versus Football Debate to Bed
The soccer versus football debate has raged on for years, mostly at the expense of American fans. We take a look at the origins...
The MLS Identity Crisis
Now 26 years old, MLS has come a long way from its "just trying to survive" early days. But while the league has built...
6 Ways to Improve the CONCACAF Champions League Experience
Last week, we took a look at some of the reasons why we love the CONCACAF Champions League. We now shift our focus to...
Five Burning Questions Heading Into the 2021 MLS Season
With the 2021 MLS season kicking off this weekend, we take a look at some of the campaign's most compelling storylines in eager anticipation....
Three Simple Reasons Why Promotion and Relegation Will Never Happen in...
One of the most common criticisms in regards to soccer in America is the lack of a promotion and relegation system that is quite...
The Angel City FC Experience, or How to Build a Soccer...
With just over a year until it makes its long-anticipated NWSL debut, it's an exciting time for Angel City FC. We take a look...
I Quit Corporate America to Pursue My Passion (This is What...
In 2015, I made a life-altering decision to quit my job and leave corporate America for good. I went from a secure career that...
The Rebrand Blueprint: What Clubs Get Both Right and Horribly Wrong
A brand goes deeper than just a logo and color scheme. With several MLS franchises recently undergoing rebrands, we examine the ones that both...
Staff Picks: Soccer Resolutions We’d Love to See in 2021
As the new year has dawned, we break down some soccer resolutions we're hopeful for in 2021.
NeW yEAr, nEW mE. The loads of challenges...
Stix’s ‘For Los Angeles’ Is a Unique Tribute to LAFC’s Supporter...
Two weeks ago, Watts native Stix blessed fans with For Los Angeles, a new album entirely dedicated to LAFC and the club's culture. We...
Cousin Feo and Lord Juco Link Up With Big Ghost to...
Closing out the year with a bang, Cousin Feo and Lord Juco have teamed up with underground producer extraordinaire Big Ghost to bring their...
The Urban Pitch 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs Guide: Storylines to Watch...
From top storylines to spicy hot takes, we break down what to look forward to throughout the upcoming 2020 MLS Cup Playoffs.
What was easily...
Descending the Pyramid: Phoenix Rising FC’s Star-Studded Ascension
Highlighting the most compelling lower division teams in the United States, our Descending the Pyramid series continues with Phoenix Rising, one of the most...
Breaking Down the Playground Cliques at the MLS Is Back Tournament
LAFC? Theater kids. Portland Timbers? Hipsters. Chicago Fire? Class clowns. We separate each MLS club into their playground cliques for the MLS Is Back...
Re-Imagining the MLS Skills Challenge
The MLS All-Star Game was recently canceled — but that doesn't mean that all the fun should go with it. We re-imagine the MLS...
