Los Angeles Football Club

Los Angeles Football Club is a professional soccer organization competing in Major League Soccer’s Western Conference. Based in Los Angeles, the club combines first-team competition with youth player development, live entertainment, commercial partnerships and community engagement. Its activities span the sporting and business operations needed to support a professional club, from training and academy development to ticketing, hospitality, merchandise and digital media.

The organization was founded following the award of an MLS expansion franchise on October 30, 2014. Its public identity was unveiled in September 2015, and the team began regular-season league play in March 2018. The club’s visual identity features an Art Deco-inspired LA shield and black-and-gold colors, connecting its presentation to its Los Angeles setting.

Soccer, entertainment and development

BMO Stadium serves as the club’s home venue and a platform for wider sports and entertainment programming. Opened in April 2018, the 22,000-seat, open-air stadium accommodates soccer matches, concerts and other major events. It originally operated as Banc of California Stadium before adopting its current name in January 2023. Matchday activities include premium hospitality, ticketing and official fan retail.

The LAFC Performance Center supports first-team preparation and academy operations. Located on the California State University, Los Angeles campus, the training complex brings together pitches, locker rooms, sports medicine and rehabilitation facilities. This infrastructure connects professional team preparation with the development of younger players.

Beyond on-field competition, the club offers brand partnerships and commercial sponsorships, produces digital content and participates in competitive gaming through LAFC Gaming. Its business serves audiences across Southern California while its MLS participation and international competition extend its sporting reach throughout North America and beyond.